Appearance
Count Alric Veremont is a tall, slender man with graying black hair that is carefully groomed, though it has lost much of its former luster. His sharp, angular face once projected an air of regal authority, but it has grown gaunt with illness, making him appear older than his years. Dark circles mar his piercing green eyes, and his skin has taken on a pallid, almost translucent quality. He wears finely tailored robes of dark blue and silver, embroidered with his family crest, though they hang loosely on his frail frame.
Personality
Alric is calculating, shrewd, and methodical. He prides himself on his intellect and sharp wit, often seeing the world in terms of strategy and power dynamics. While loyal to the crown, his decisions are always pragmatic, weighing personal gain against royal duty. He hides his softer side beneath a mask of professionalism and formality, though those close to him know that he is deeply devoted to his family. His illness has made him more introspective and increasingly paranoid, convinced that his enemies are closing in.
Backstory
Born into the influential Veremont family, Alric was raised with a keen understanding of politics and finance. His family’s wealth was built on generations of shrewd investments and political alliances, making them one of the most powerful houses in Valorinth. As the Advisor of Royal Coinage, Alric has managed the kingdom's finances for the past twenty years, securing lucrative trade agreements and managing the royal treasury with an iron hand.
However, the Veremont name has not escaped controversy. They’ve made their share of enemies—rival noble families who have lost political power and wealth due to Alric’s deals and influence. Recently, Alric fell ill with a mysterious disease that defied all conventional cures. Rumors of a curse have begun to circulate, with whispers that one of his enemies has sought dark magic to bring down his house. The illness has left Alric bedridden, unable to fulfill his duties as his family scrambles to uncover the source of the affliction.
Quirks
- Constantly fiddles with a silver ring bearing his family crest, a nervous habit he’s developed since falling ill.
- Often coughs or pauses in conversation, as though he’s weighing every word carefully, when in reality, his illness leaves him breathless.
- Obsessed with numerology and patterns, often making decisions based on the alignment of numbers in his life.
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