Description 

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art by Elora Mercer

Jessamine is a cheerful, friendly member of New Alexandria - known for being rather curious and going to speak to strangers if she's never met them before. She tries to understand every person she meets, often to her own detriment. This has brought her friends from all over state; criminals, law, and civilians alike.

She is most recognizable by her wild red hair and the deep green clothes she tends to favor.

Early Life 

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Jess was born in Boston in 1880, to Emily and Matthew Eaton. The first of four, she and her siblings lived a comfortable life in the city. Her father was a doctor, and later, a respected and sought-after surgeon. In those younger years she was doted on by her mother and chased after the precious moments with her father when he wasn't working. She and all of her siblings had a big house to play in, a beautiful garden overlooking the sea, and never wanted for food or clothing or shelter.

As she got older, Jess became more curious about the world outside her own little bubble. While her father preferred that she and her sisters remain at home, she took every excuse to wander the city and meet people. Her access to education made it fairly easy to find a position as a schoolteacher and she spent several years doing just that, despite any protests from her family. Her father allowed it for a while- albeit unwillingly - as each birthday passed and she pushed harder against the boundaries containing her. This eventually led to a series of arguments, during which she took what little money she'd made teaching and bought a train ticket. She bid her sisters farewell, told her parents nothing, and got on a train to New Alexandria.

Present Life 

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1903​

Upon her arrival in the summer of 1903, Jess spent her first few months in and out of state. She had a brief encounter with an unknown gang in her first few days, but beyond that, didn't see many people. Tex Underwood and Ezekiel DeWitt were the first two people she properly met; they gave her advice, food, and an offer of a job at Dead Crow in New Austin. It wasn't until much later she heard from them again, once Zeke was released from Sisika after his trial.

Her early days were spent with these two - mostly Zeke - riding about the west and getting to know each other. It was then she expressed an interest in becoming a medic. Through him she was introduced to Imogene Harrison-Fitzroy, the governor at the time, and was kindly introduced to several of the state's best doctors. During this time she also met Kitty Sawyer and Marric Warkan.

1904​

In the early months of 1904 Jess focused on trying to train under doctors as a state medic, hoping to be more helpful within the community. She also dreamed of bringing life back to the west; with the arrival of her childhood friend, Lilith Lovelock, came dreams of a bakery set up in Armadillo next to the Carrion's Rest. During this time she got to know Tobi McBide and Haley Myers better, hunting outside of Blackwater with them when she wasn't out west with the rest of the group.

While all this was happening, there was an underlying tension. She'd been made aware of some of the things Zeke had done - mostly by him - and grew suspicious that there might've been something else about to happen when several of them started asking her about Summit Finch. She confided to Lilith about this and it was what led to the standoff in Carrion's Rest as well as Lilith and Marie being chased from the west and forced to seek refuge. As for herself, while not ever directly involving herself in the conflict, Jess fled west too. She spent that time living with Haley and Emily in the hayloft of the Valentine barn.

In her time East, Jess began forming bonds with more people and working towards actually obtaining her medical license. She spoke with and assisted Elinor Doyle, Ryker Dawson, Casey Jackson, and Apollo Alovitch at times. She also learned through her own research, sifting through every book she could find and writing letters to her sisters to mail her specific ones from her father's collection.


After her injury Jess moved more permanently to the west again, staying at Redstone Ranch.

Affiliations 

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The Spades

While she has never actively participated in any of their dealings, due to her connections with several of them Jessie serves as one of the few doctors for the Spades when they need it. She also has their protection - she is considered off-limits by several gangs affiliated with them.

The New Alexandria Spirit

When she has the time, she assists with researching stories and tips for the New Alexandria Spirit. The resident angelologist, she deals mainly with the angelic entities scattered about New Alexandria.

Redstone Ranch

While not an employee, she's close to several of the inhabitants of Redstone - primarily Kitty Sawyer - and has stayed there for extended periods of time. She was also living at their previous partner ranch, Crimson Rock, for a time.

The Remnants

After being rescued from Rasp LeBlanc by several remaining members of The Remnants, Jessie made a promise to provide medical to any of them if they ever were to need it.

The Leblancs

In her earlier days in state she'd see the Leblancs at the Red Bandit when she followed Tobi there. Despite some conflict with Rasp, she developed a connection to Mary and Lou, and before Rasp's execution promised she'd look out for the other two.

Quotes 

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Trivia 

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Jess loves horses, and has purchased more than her fair share.

Current horses
Bunny - A white and chesnut Gypsy Cobb, and the very first horse Jess ever purchased in state. She was named for the way she hops when she gets excited.
Apollo - A grey mustang, given to her by Zeke. In her mind, he's a symbol of the west - the place she's drawn to no matter how many times she tries to leave it.
Renee - A cremello Dutch Warmblood, purchased specifically to act as a medical horse when she's doing search and rescue.
Impulse - A buckskin mustang, named for the reason he was purchased.

Godiva - A chocolate roan Dutch Warmblood, purchased from a woman who was going blind and no longer needed another horse.

Past horses
Alma - A sweet black shire, Jess gave Alma away to James Lin after realizing she might not be the best fit to be a medical horse, due to her speed.
Chapel - A cremello and white Gypsy Cobb, this horse was loaned to a woman named Helena in Blackwater. When Jess saw how well the two got along, she decided to let her keep Chapel.