The Dowager has lost their far wealthier spouse, but received new independence in the form of the family estate. They are an older character—old enough to have children, nieces, or nephews desperately struggling for a place in their will. But they are also well placed to wield the power they've earned through wealth, status, and age, to achieve… well, whatever they wish really.
The Dowager has the power to act much more freely and with much less regard to social convention than the other roles. They have insulated themselves from society's opinion with the trinity of money, social status, and age. They are often among the most outspoken and strong-willed in society, engaged in a constant fight to have things their own way. Depending on the character, they may also wield a lot of social authority and clout, holding the power to advise and support those they like, and humiliate and insult those they don't.
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