Jesmond lived in a homestead between Trestlebridge and Esteldin with her good friend Hayorda and the children they raised together. The eldest two were a pair of boys, Womar and Wulsi. They were Jesmond’s nephews, and the two women took them in when their father was killed by spiders when delivering goods to the rangers. Their mother Winifred (Jesmond’s younger sister) had died of fever a few years prior, and so there was nowhere else for them to go.

The youngest was a girl named Ketilvie. Her father was unknown, and her mother, Roswitha, was unable to care for her. She had been a good friend of Jesmond’s growing up and had run to the other woman’s home upon finding she was pregnant. Almost as soon as the girl was born, Roswitha vanished into the night, That was sixteen years ago, and Jesmond still wonders what became of Roswitha.

But then the orcs attacked the homestead the little family lived on. Jesmond and her family fled into Trestlebridge only for that town to be attacked, as well. She has since taken up refuge in Bree, although as soon as her sons send word that it is safe to return she will do so.