Mary Fletch

Mary Fletch, the Logistics Chief of The Tainted, is the unseen force that keeps the organization running smoothly. From managing smuggling routes to balancing the books, Mary ensures that every operation is properly funded, supplied, and coordinated. Her sharp mind and unparalleled expertise in logistics make her indispensable to Cyrus Thorne and his inner circle. A self-proclaimed math enthusiast, Mary’s uncanny ability to calculate risks and optimize resources has earned her respect among her peers. Her resourcefulness stems from her years spent as a sailor, during which she disguised herself as a man to navigate the harsh realities of seafaring life. Now, she uses her skills to orchestrate The Tainted’s complex network of operations, ensuring that no resource goes to waste.

Responsibilities

As the Logistics Chief, Mary Fletch handles the essential behind-the-scenes work that keeps The Tainted operational. Her duties include:
Resource Management

• Mary oversees the allocation of resources, ensuring that mercenaries, smugglers, and operatives are equipped with everything they need to complete their missions.
• She handles supply chains for weapons, food, narcotics, and magical items, balancing efficiency with discretion.

Smuggling Routes

• Mary coordinates The Tainted’s smuggling operations, mapping routes through the Iohan Islands, the Crimson Desert, and Widton itself.
• She specializes in evading patrols and rival factions, using her maritime expertise to outmaneuver the Duke’s forces.

Financial Oversight

• As the organization’s Finance Master, Mary keeps track of every coin entering and leaving The Tainted’s coffers. She ensures profits from the black market and narcotics trade are reinvested into the organization’s operations.
• She also manages payments to informants, bribes to city officials, and wages for The Tainted’s rank-and-file members.

Background

Before joining The Tainted, Mary spent years sailing the waters of Escya and beyond. To survive in a male-dominated world, she disguised herself as a man, earning the respect of her crew through her skill in navigation and logistics. Her time at sea gave her a deep understanding of smuggling and trade, as well as a knack for thinking on her feet in dangerous situations.
Eventually, Mary’s sharp mind and natural talent for organization caught the attention of a smuggling operation connected to Cyrus Thorne. She quickly rose through the ranks, earning a place in The Tainted’s leadership as Logistics Chief.

Personality

Mary is practical, quick-witted, and endlessly resourceful. She thrives on problem-solving, viewing each logistical challenge as a puzzle to be solved. Her no-nonsense attitude is tempered by a dry sense of humor, and she has a knack for inspiring loyalty among her subordinates.

Role in The Tainted

Mary’s logistical expertise is the foundation upon which The Tainted’s success is built. Without her, the organization’s operations would likely collapse under their own weight.

Key Contributions

Optimized Smuggling Routes: Mary restructured The Tainted’s smuggling network, reducing losses and increasing profits by 30%.
Supply Chain Mastery: During a city-wide crackdown by the Duke’s forces, Mary ensured that all critical supplies reached their destinations without detection.
Financial Recovery: After a major heist went awry, Mary tracked down missing funds and recovered enough gold to keep The Tainted afloat.

Reputation

Among The Tainted: Mary is respected as the organization’s backbone, ensuring that every operation runs smoothly. Her subordinates trust her judgment implicitly, knowing that she always has a contingency plan.
In the Underworld: Rivals and smugglers know Mary as a shrewd negotiator who never loses her cool. Many admire her, even if they fear crossing her.
To the Duke’s Forces: Mary remains an elusive figure, her involvement in The Tainted’s operations hidden behind layers of plausible deniability.