Bonnie Campbell
Bonnie Campbell
"The whiskey talks loud, the men talk louder, and I listen to what both of them are saying."
The Diamond of Dodge City
Physical Appearance
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Bonnie is a lithe, slender woman with fair skin, expressive dark-brown eyes, and thick, naturally dark hair that often frames her face in soft waves. Her features are refined yet striking, marked by a wide, warm smile, high cheekbones, and a graceful neck. She carries herself with an elegant posture that blends classic beauty with an approachable presence.
Personality & Traits
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Personal History
Bonnie was one of seven children born to a Scottish immigrant family in Charleston, South Carolina. Poverty shadowed her childhood, and at times the family hovered on the edge of destitution. By the age of ten, Bonnie was working as a hotel maid to help keep food on the table. It was there that she caught the attention of Victor Lafayette, a French-born aristocrat turned ambitious entrepreneur, who had come to America determined to build a fortune. Lafayette possessed a keen eye for talent, especially young people whose beauty, intelligence and adaptability could be shaped into opportunity.
Recognizing Bonnie’s quick mind and natural composure, Lafayette arranged for her to be taken under his patronage by purchasing her from her parents. He sent her to France, where she spent several years receiving a refined education: languages, music, etiquette, finance, and the art of navigating powerful men without being consumed by them. Those years transformed her from a desperate child into a poised and perceptive young woman, fully aware of the value of her wit as much as her beauty.
At seventeen, Bonnie returned to Charleston and formally entered into the position of courtesan under Lafayette’s careful guidance. Her debut caused a sensation, earning her a reputation unmatched in South Carolina and establishing her as one of the most sought-after companions of her era. She remained in Charleston for several years, honing her skills and cultivating influence, before Lafayette sent her to Memphis to assist with expanding his latest business venture. It was there that she met Colonel Agustus “Gus” Brennan.
Gus was a devoted poker player, and despite his stoic demeanor, Bonnie could read his tells as easily as the cards in her hand. When she beat him five times in succession, his interest shifted from irritation to fascination, and soon she became his exclusive companion. Bonnie remained at Gus’s side before and during the war, even staying with him through his long recovery after the loss of his arm. Loyal and deeply devoted, she was one of his greatest sources of comfort, yet she always maintained discretion and distance when his public image required it.
When Bonnie became pregnant with Gus’s child, she refused to exploit the situation or risk his reputation. Instead, she returned to France under the pretense of an extended business trip for Lafayette. There, she gave birth to a son, whom she named James Agustus Campbell.
When James was two years old, Bonnie returned to America and settled once more in Charleston, purchasing a small townhouse where she intended to raise him while continuing her professional ties to Lafayette. Not long after their return, James fell gravely ill with a strange, dark fever that no physician could cure. Desperate to save her child, Bonnie turned to the Gullah communities of the Lowcountry, whose spiritual traditions blended African belief, Christianity, herbalism, and folk magic. Through them, she summoned Baron Samedi. A bargain was struck: Bonnie would surrender her soul to the leader of the Guede spirits in exchange for her son’s life. She agreed without hesitation.
James survived. Though he remained thin and pale, he grew into a thoughtful and capable young man. Moving forward, Bonnie devoted herself entirely to his future, determined to spare him the hunger and fear of her own childhood. Yet as she planned ahead, she realized her earnings and the discreet stipend Gus provided, would not be enough to secure lasting comfort. If she wanted true independence and a stability for her son, Bonnie would have to leave Lafayette behind and build something of her own.
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Connections
Family
Spouse: None
Children: James Augusts Campbell (age 12)
Mother: Maisie Campbell (deceased)
Father: Callum Campbell (deceased)
Siblings: Euan Campbell (Age 43), Rory Campbell (deceased), Olivia Campbell (age 30), Arran Campbell (age 25), Sorcha Campbell (deceased), Harris Campbell (Age 19)
Allies & Contacts
Colonel Agustus "Gus" Brennan: Bonnie served as Gus’s companion and mistress for nearly twenty years. She first met him in a card hall in 1860, where she caught his attention not through striking beauty, but through sharp conversation and a quick mind, beating him hand after hand at the table. Though Gus was known publicly as a stern, militant man, Bonnie was among the few allowed close enough to witness his private, more vulnerable side. Even so, their relationship was always governed by boundaries and a shared sense of discretion that kept either of them from doing anything truly reckless.
When Bonnie became pregnant by Gus, she handled the matter with the same careful restraint. Determined to protect his reputation from scandal, she remained discreet and secretive, ultimately giving birth overseas. She has never publicly acknowledged Gus as the child’s father, nor has she brought the child to Memphis to meet him. Because of her loyalty and the quiet sacrifice of keeping their child a secret, Gus owes Bonnie a favor should she ever choose to call upon it.
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