LORD AMBROSE GOLDLEAF
EldoriansMinister of Finance and Treasury Master
"A kingdom is like a ledger. Every entry must balance. Every debt must be paid.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakenhall, the Royal Treasury
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Plump and prosperous with thinning gold-gray hair, small sharp eyes, and fingers stained with ink. His movements are precise and calculated. • Clothing: Expensive but conservative attire in gold and green, with his treasury keys prominently displayed. Bears the Treasury Master's seal. • Distinguishing Marks: His fingers are permanently ink-stained; a small gold leaf pin marks his office.
Personality
- Traits: Shrewd, genuinely dedicated to Eldoria's prosperity, surprisingly generous with public funds, struggles with personal greed
- Mannerisms: Counts on his fingers when thinking; checks locks obsessively; becomes animated when discussing budgets
- Voice: Dry and precise, with an undertone of humor. Often speaks in financial metaphors.
Backstory
Ambrose was born to a merchant family and showed an early gift for numbers. He rose through the treasury ranks to become the youngest Treasury Master in Eldorian history. He's managed the kingdom's finances through three wars and two famines.
Daily Life
Days in the treasury, reviewing accounts and managing the kingdom's finances, evenings in council meetings defending his budgets. He personally reviews every major expenditure.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs discrete agents to investigate the treasury embezzlement
- 2 Someone is threatening to expose his investigation, and he needs help identifying them
Narrative Value
Source of economic information; quest giver for financial investigation missions; provider of political intrigue; potential ally with unique resources. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════