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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tay-Dor" data-source="post: 62082" data-attributes="member: 3020">Lord Tomas Menorian:  Tairen Noble 1; hp 7; Init +0; Defense 14 (+3 Studded Leather, +1 Small steel shield); Spd 30ft.; Atk +0 Melee (1d8/19-20/x3, Longsword or 1d4/19-20/x2, Dagger) or +0 ranged (1d6/x3, Shortbow); SQ Illicit Skill (Forgery), Call In Favor x1; SV Fort -1, Ref +1, Will +3; SZ M; Rep 6 (+3 Fame); Str 10, Dex 10, Con 8, Int 15, Wis 13, Chr 17.Skills: Appraise +3 (1), Bluff +5 (2), Diplomacy +7 (4), Forgery +3 (1), Gather Information +7 (4), Intimidate +6 (3), Knowledge (Nobility) +3 (1), Listen +3 (2), Profession (Gambler) +7 (4 Background), Ride +2 (2), Sense Motive +5 (2)Languages:  Common (Tairen), Old Tounge (Smattering), Common (Cairheinin), Common (Midlander - Spent 1 skill point)Feats: Fame, GamblerPossessions: Long Sword, Dagger, Short Bow, 20 Arrows, Studded Leather, Shield (Small, Steel), Courtier's Outfit (Free), Bedroll, Candle x5, Dice, Scroll Case, Ink (1oz vial), Ink Pen, Lantern (Hooded), 3 flasks of oil, Mirror (small steel), Paper x10, Playing Cards, Deck, Belt Pouch, Sealing Wax, Signet Ring, Tent, Torch x10, Waterskin, Whetstone, Light Horse "Nar'caba'donde" (free), Bit and Bridle (free), Riding Saddle (free), SaddlebagsMoney: 20mk, 7sp, 3cp Description:  Tomas Menorian is a tall distinguished looking young man.  His blue eyes have the capacity to show compassion and iron hardness.  He is clean shaven but for a small goatee that is trimmed to a point on his chin.  He wears his shoulder length dark brown hair combed straight back in a severe yet elegent style.  (Height 5'11", Weight 16 Stone, Age 19,  Hair Brown, Eyes Blue, Handed Right)Personality:  Tomas is a Tairen Noble, through and through.  He believes in the distinctions between commoners and nobles.  He believes it is his right to rule.  Although that belief is slightly blunted by the fact that he is third in line for the High Seat of Menorian.  When he is not remembering to be an arrogant snob, he can be quite likable.  There is hope that someday he might lose the snobbish quality.  When he perceives that he holds the highest station, he is quick to take command of any situation.  He knows that he knows better than any commoner for sure.  He of course has the cultural dislike of Illianers.  He distrusts Cairheinin as conniving untrustworthy sorts.  He definitely is not enamored of anyone that can channel and would prefer not to deal with them.Background:  Tomas Menorian is the youngest of three brothers born to the Lord of House Menorian.  The eldest, Carlin, was of course destined to be the heir to the Seat of House Menorian.  Santiago, being second eldest, would have the honor of being Carlin's Captain of the House Guard.  That left nothing for Tomas.Tomas, while a pretty child, did not have the best constitution.  He spent a lot of his childhood catching ill with various sicknesses that the traders brought in.  This did, however, give him a chance to develop his fine mind.  He was tutored by the best tutors in Tear.  Well, his family ranked about the middle of Tairen nobility, so they might not have been the absolute best.  But they were excellent and Tomas learned much about the world around him.When not being tutored, Tomas had a love of gambling.  He would spend hours at dicing or playing cards.  He had a good memory at cards and an excellent skill at throwing dice.  Most of his early games were with House guards.  When he grew old enough, he learned to gamble in the Inns frequented by the other Nobles.  Tomas picked up a love for gambling on horse races from the other Nobles of his age.  Nothing could beat the fine Tairen horses, except perhaps another Tairen horse.With his occasional illnesses and his time spent on Gambling, Tomas was a bit of a disappointment to his Father.  This didn't sit well with Tomas.  He loved his Father and wanted his Father's praise.  His Father suggested he join the Militia.  Tomas scoffed at that.  "Isn't that what commoners are for?"  Tomas did not wish to be stuck riding in formations all day.  It seemed like too much work.  He enjoyed the lessons he received from the Man-At-Arms that served his family.  Tomas did find another idea to help his father.Delgado Reidian was the House spy master.  Delgado took Tomas under his wing and taught the boy some more practical things.  He taught Tomas about people and how to read them, how to negotiate with them.  He also taught Tomas how to go about ferreting out information in ways that would disguise his intent.  Tomas also learned the art of Forgery from Delgado. Soon after, the Lord Menorian entered into some harrowing negotiations with a Mayener over some oilfish shoals.  The Menorian lands were right against the border with Mayene.  The negotiations were going bad until Tomas uncovered a bit of knowledge that put the Mayener in a bad light.  Additionally, Tomas found a loophole in Tairen law that allowed House Menorian to strike a lucrative deal with the Mayener without having to deal with import taxes.  When other learned that Tomas had been instrumental in resolving the negotiations, word quickly spread through Tear about the young Lord Tomas and his quick thinking.  His Father grudgingly gave Tomas his approval and started to utilize Tomas on more of his diplomatic tasks.</blockquote>

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