Zhuravlev Family/Guimoiun

Background

Guimoiun is the eldest son of the Zhuravlev family. After a brief time of service to the city of Suville, he left the realm to seek glory in Skalk due to its front line status in the conflict between Carelia and the Cagilan Empire. There he met Jovyl Filador, then the Duke of Skalk, and the two became fast friends. In service to Carelia, Guimoiun became the Count of Canock, and then turned his attention to his family's love of economics and began studying the art of trading.

Personality

Guimoiun fits fully within the the traditional ambitions of his family. He spends his time with books rather than the sword, and seeks to prove his worth through wit instead of strength. Guimoiun strives to make many close personal connections in order to advance his position. He always opts to solve problems with words over weapons, and takes great interest in the goings on in his realm with respect to politics and economics, but only pays lip service to military affairs.

Guimoiun is not above interacting with those of lesser birth in order to obtain the information he seeks. He has been known to contact passing travelers directly in order to hear the rumors circulating throughout the world, but is hindered in this by his obviously noble status. He has also been known to contact persons of ill repute for similar reasons, and when asked about the circumstances of these meetings will use his tongue to maneuver the trouble away from himself.

When not studying the ways of trading, Guimoiun occupies himself with music. He is an accomplished violinist and keyboard player, and brings a violin with him on his travels.

Description

Years of neglecting physical training have left Guimoiun a portly fellow. He stands at 1.8m, and wears the utilitarian garb of one who travels much. Guimoiun travels alone much of the time, preferring to avoid conflicts with the local militias. When on the road, he has been known to flash his gold to attract the attention of the local common women, with empty promises of marriage and the wealth associated with a landed trader. In the presence of more educated audience, he uses his musical ability to impress the noblewomen, with much the same result.