Traci Niels

Elder Traci Niels is a paladin of the Brotherhood of Steel in 2253.

Background
Traci began her career in the Brotherhood as a scribe but grew tired of the technical aspects of the job. She asked to be placed in a combat role and was given the chance to prove herself. She was found to be a competent combatant, who also had the advantage of being able to repair equipment on the fly in the field. She worked her way up the ranks, until she earned the title of Elder.

Traci is an opinionated woman, who doesn't care how infamous she is. She practically revels in it, having little choice as she's always willing to talk anyone down.

She does not like Andrea Brixley. She finds her unorganized flighty and generally incompetent. She knows that, were it not for Glenn's careful attention, Andrea would fall apart. She would like nothing more than to replace the commander with herself and she has made this known to all. However, Traci is loyal to the Brotherhood and its line of command. She follows her commander's orders dutifully.

She has been flirting with the idea of defecting to the Steel Templars and agrees with ther notion that the Burham Springs mine should be destroyed. In turn, she will assist the Prisoner(s) during the course of Roads Less Travelled.