Lady Hona, colloquially known as Gingertail, born in 1427 after the Fault, is the youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Brightwood, a wealthy and influential noble family. Raised amid the opulent surroundings of Brightwood Hold, Hona's early years were defined by a life of luxury and privilege.

Even from a young age, Hona exhibited the striking beauty she is renowned for – fiery red hair, soft porcelain features, and a lithe, graceful figure that turned heads wherever she went. More than just a comely face, Hona possessed a warmth and genuine compassion that made her universally beloved among the nobility.

At 20, Hona's life took an exciting turn when she was appointed as a courtier to the royal family, serving the king and queen. Though an honor, life at court proved quite challenging for the innocent young noblewoman. She struggled to master the courtly intrigues and politic maneuverings expected of ladies-in-waiting. Her honest nature and tendency to speak her mind often led to accidental insults and embarrassments.

It was during her early years at court that the first hints of Hona's renowned promiscuity began to surface. Dazzled by the glamorous lifestyle, Hona frequently found herself attracted to dashing knights and nobles, falling into their arms for brief albeit passionate dalliances. One such liaison resulted in an unplanned pregnancy, forcing Hona to take a temporary leave to give birth to a daughter she raises on her own.

Upon returning to court, a somewhat humbled Hona focused her romantic energies on Lord Valan, a wealthy lord to whom she eventually became engaged and married. For once, it seemed the eternally lovestruck courtier had found contentment and stability. Alas, fate proved cruel once more when Valan perished under mysterious circumstances just years after their wedding.

Devastated by the loss of her husband, Hona carried on as a single mother until another unexpected pregnancy gave her a second child – a daughter named Jaina. Hona doted on little Jaina, indulging her whims and raising her in a manner befitting a noble heir.

Now in her late 20s, Lady Hona remains among the most pursued courtiers at the royal palace despite being a widow and mother of two. Her famed beauty has only grown more alluring with age, as has her reputation for having a generous heart and willing embrace towards any man who catches her eye.