Excellent, then I will start working on a post for Quillian, the Arch Mage from the Midlands Mage College. He is currently an advisor to the Duke. Basically, an Emmissary from the High King, sent to keep an eye on things in the South. He will be cordial and pleasant to the Duke, and quiet and observant in the day to day functions of the Court of the Duke.<br/><br/>You asked about the Duke. I think I gave a little bit of his biography on the intro, if you need more information, just ask. I want you to build that character to make it yours. He is married to a flighty noble's daughter who is more concerned with fashion and tea parties than intrigue. I am thinking she is like 20 years younger than him. You can make her as ditzy as you want. He has four children, which you can animate as you see fit. They might be kind of young, or at least not ready to inherit yet. Here, let me post what I had on first page:<br/><br/>The Duke, Harval Winchester, was an elderly gent with a few heirs who could hardly wait for him to pass on. His wife the, Lady Janine, seemed almost as eager, as she was far younger and had her eyes on younger replacements. He had two sons, Harval, Jr., and Jasok, who was the youngest. His two daughters, Melora and Sybil, were old enough to be wed soon and talk was that the Earl of Templeton had put forth his son Nathir for eldest, Melora, while Sybil had decided to go into the Sisters of Mercy Monastery and study as a Priestess. They did not expect any problem with the older son inheriting the title of Duke.<br/><br/>The way I see it, the Duke is enamored of his wife, but he also knows she is not all that bright. I see her and the children as simple minor npcs. He would be more concerned with keeping the Elves happy, being diplomatic with the outlying nations, and trying to figure out how best to tame this wild City. He put Doryn in charge for a reason, maybe there are hotbeds of insurrection against the King brewing? It has not been long, maybe thirty years, since the High King sent troops to take over the Southern port. A strategic spot to keep trade open with other nations without interference from the still hostile border kingdoms that would be coveting the Southern port. So far they do not have the troops and skills to take back the port, but they might be planning on it!<br/><br/><br/>