Bethiah Rogers Finley
Bethiah Elizabeth Finley- Rogers (a.k.a. Beth)
Bethiah, or Beth, grew up in Philadelphia. She was raised by her father, who was a lawyer in the city, as her mother died shortly after Bethiah was born. She grew up a good friend of Levi Finley, who she eventually married and moved to Boston with. She is quite good in matters of business and finance, and assists Levi in the running of his shop while he focuses on financing the Scot privateer.
Bethiah is the main character in Treasonous Practices..
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Bethiah's mother died the day she was born and her father raised her in Philadelphia, with some assistance from his aunt. He was successful enough as a lawyer that Bethiah had a comfortable upbringing, though they were never quite wealthy. When the British army took possession of Philadelphia in 1777, Bethiah and her father had nowhere to go, and despite having patriotic tendencies, had to remain in the city where they endured the challenges of attempting to appear politically neutral.
Gender Identity
Female
Sexuality
Hetero-romantic asexual, to use modern terminology.
Education
Bethiah was educated by her father at home.
Employment
Bethiah has worked for a milliner in Philadelphia for four years, but the British occupation and new American policy has limited the ability of the shop to earn much of an income.
Mental Trauma
Bethiah and her father endured the British occupation of Philadelphia during the winter of 1777-1778, where she saw the British army take whatever it needed from the citizens of the city.
Intellectual Characteristics
Bethiah is very interested in reading the most recent news and keeping up with current events. As her father's only child she was given every opportunity to pursue anything she found interesting. She is also skilled with operating a shopfront, which she learned while working in the milliner's shop.
Morality & Philosophy
Bethiah is very much an early feminist and abolitionist, though those terms did not exist in her time. She believes there is no place for discrimination or the poor treatment of anyone.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Bethiah is always motivated to improve her life and the lives of her family and friends. She wants only the best for everyone, which is why she believes freedom from Great Britain will benefit the people of America.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Bethiah has a business mindset and is quite good at speaking her mind in a respectful way that ensures she is heard and understood by most.
Likes & Dislikes
When there is little to be done, Bethiah enjoys watching the ships in the harbor. She dislikes interactions with anyone who doesn't take her seriously.
Vices & Personality flaws
Bethiah tends to view all Tories in a negative light, regardless of individual motives or situations.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Husband: Levi Finley
Close Friends: Jasper Goodman
Family Ties
Parents: Gabriel and Deborah Rogers
Aunt: Maggie
Religious Views
Agnostic
Social Aptitude
Bethiah is comfortable in most social situations and isn't afraid to speak her mind. Her father encouraged this throughout her childhood.
Hobbies & Pets
Bethiah enjoys reading and journaling. She also has a pet terrier named Mopsie, who was a wedding present from Levi's friends.
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