The Sutian House
House Sutian is a Kendarian noble house of some prominence. Based in Greenvalley, the Sutians are located almost directly between Bridgemoor and Kendaria’s capital city of Dalewright, making them a notable power in the facilitation of international trade and diplomacy between the two nations.
Active political members of House Sutian include the brothers Desmond and Elarion, their spouses, and Desmond’s children. While the Sutians often bicker as any family might, they are generally aligned on matters of family wealth and try to make decisions that bolster Greenvalley’s status in Kendaria’s economy.
The Sutian household contains many lineages. Desmond and Theresa are humans, as are their four children. Elarion, Desmond’s brother, is also a human, but his husband Brimmel is a dwarf. They have adopted two children: one dwarf and one bhrunai. Finally, a raedeen who simply goes by the name “Sheen” has sworn her loyalty to the Sutians and acts on their behalf with full legal authority.
The human Sutians share many of the same basic characteristics. They tend to be tall, ranging from 5’10” to 6’3”. They all have a spectrum of blue or green eyes and dirty blonde to light brunette hair. Theresa is the one exception, with striking auburn hair that has wings of white at the temples, a mark of her age and wisdom.
Blaise Sutian
Blaise Sutian is Desmond’s secondborn child, and his only son. Blaise is in his early thirties and is a patron of performing arts. He enjoys acting himself, but as a member of a prominent noble family he primarily concerns himself with sponsoring troupes or shows that he thinks are noteworthy or promote social dialogue.
Brimmel Rockwall
Elarion’s husband Brimmel is a mountain dwarf. He has pale skin and long, coarse black hair and a beard to match. He keeps both hair and beard well-oiled and braided in thick, interweaving elaborate patterns. Brimmel has proven a staunch supporter of Desmond and the whole Sutian family, and is an especially supportive and encouraging figure for Desmond’s and Theresa’s children.
Dandelion Sutian
Dandelion, or “Dandy,” is the youngest daughter of Desmond and Theresa. She only recently turned twenty and has taken a great interest in the historical practices of courtship. Given her status, she has no shortage of suitors, whom she insists court her in traditionally formal fashion.
Desmond Sutian, Baron
The eldest Sutian brother, Desmond is the de facto ruler of the small city known as Greenvalley. When he is not in public, Desmond is a kind, fatherly man with a strange, goofy sense of humor. In public, Desmond puts on a different persona. His fatherly nature still comes through, but in much more stern, disciplined fashion. He is unlikely to crack a joke at public events, and while he is quite reserved, a caring smile will still warm his face when he offers assistance to his people.
Desmond’s peaceful yet strong disposition makes him a great mediator, and he spends several hours each day in open court, offering to negotiate peace between disgruntled common folk. He also plays peacekepeer within his own family, always looking for compromise. His desire to find the middle of any argument can cause him to overlook clear wrongdoing in favor of finding an amenable solution.
Elarion Sutian
Lord Elarion is the younger brother of Baron Desmond Sutian. Elarion is loyal to his family, but also relentlessly pursues personal gain in the form of individual wealth and status. Posed with the question of betraying his brother to such ends, Elarion would be corruptible for the right (very high) price.
Garen Rockwall
Garen Rockwall has the Rockwall name as he is adopted rather than truly of the Sutian bloodline. A dwarf in his mid-twenties, Garen has a spray of freckles and a striking red beard. He is very interested in military history, physical health, and combat. He hopes to one day get an opportunity to prove his strength as a military commander.
Melody Sutian
Melody, the third child of Desmond and Theresa, has a head for numbers and has taken management of the Sutians’ financial and economic record keeping. She works closely with her parents, who still actively lead the noble house, providing them with reports and economic projections when they contemplate any important decision.
Renga Rockwall
Renga is the youngest member of the Sutian family. A bhrunai in early adolescence, she is fascinated with technology and wants to hone her craft as an innovator. She hopes that Greenvalley can eventually become an industrial center for innovation and technological development.
Sheen
A paragon raedeen who found the Sutians shortly after she came into existence, Sheen appreciated their kind but disciplined hand in ruling Greenvalley and the countryside around it. Sheen pledged herself to be a loyal servant of the Sutian family, traveling through the region as a spokesperson and magister to resolve disputes on the Sutians’ behalf.
Theresa Sutian, Baroness
Desmond’s wife, Theresa, is a passionate, firebrand politician who fiercely advocates for the prosperity of Greenvalley. The common folk of Greenvalley hold her in high regard and she often hosts charitable events or sponsors free meals for all at local inns and taverns. Her compassionate heart and actions, coupled with her husband’s measured and just leadership, makes her a very popular figure not just in Greenvalley but in the whole region of central Kendaria.
Winnifred Sutian
Winnifred “Winnie” Sutian is the eldest child of Desmond and Theresa. She is known to be deeply insightful, often attending Desmond’s open court hearings and consulting with him on the cases presented. Her uncanny judge of character has also led her to harbor quiet misgivings about her uncle Elarion, sensing that he could be bought off to betray the family.