The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Jara is a sturdy, middle-aged Breton woman with salt-and-pepper hair usually tied up in a messy bun. Her warm brown eyes carry a mixture of kindness and authority, and her round face is often flushed from the heat of the kitchen. She wears simple but durable clothing, always stained with flour or cooking oils, and her hands show the wear of years spent preparing meals and keeping the hall in order. Despite her domestic role, there’s a sharpness to her that suggests she could hold her own if needed.

Jara is practical, no-nonsense, and fiercely protective of her kitchen and the mercenaries under her care. She runs the household with an iron fist, ensuring that the company is well-fed and their quarters are kept clean. Though her demeanor can be stern, especially when it comes to keeping the hall in order, Jara has a motherly side that reveals itself in quiet moments. She cares deeply for Hawkwood Company, often treating the mercenaries as if they were her own children, though she’s quick to put anyone in their place if they step out of line.

Born into a family of innkeepers in High Rock, Jara grew up learning how to run a busy establishment and prepare hearty meals for weary travelers. After marrying a mercenary who was later killed in battle, she decided to follow in his footsteps in her own way, eventually joining Hawkwood Company. Jara took on the role of cook and caretaker, ensuring that the mercenaries had a warm meal and a clean place to rest after returning from missions. Over the years, she has become an indispensable part of the company, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.