I have no preference for location really, and I asked my question because for a moment I forgot you lived in Australia (I'm from Southern California myself).  I'm fine as long as it's a place with enough cultural diversity that we can pick whatever ethnicity we like.

I think the character is fine.  The name is a little exotic, but rich people can be a bit eccentric.

I'll try to come up with a character soon and write up their CS.  Do you mind if I have a picture in addition to a description of the appearance?  Do you mind anime pictures?  I know some RPers hate having pictures of certain types.