Did I hear someone is interested in alchemy? :hehe Well I happen to bring good tidings in the form of [b]Farim Kadir[/b]! A cousin to the main bloodline, and son to the wicked Grand Vizier himself -- carrying all his ambition and perhaps just a little bit of his ruthlessness (he just won't admit it). Farim is a self-made "Trade Prince" who runs an enterprise that spans the entire Alidasht kingdom, with goals of reaching to the neighboring kingdoms. The secret to his success? An ever growing list of contacts, benefactors, and trade partners (and a little big of that [i]sparkly alchemical magic[/i] but don't tell anyone.) When he isn't growing his trade network, he's out romancing the ladies, out on the town, a proper playboy philanthropist stereotype. But lately, the winds are changing for his man. For once in his life, he seeks true love. He thinks he may have found it...buuuut there's definitely some people ready to stand in his way. Like his father who he vehemently hates on at every possible opportunity! They kind of have a tough relationship.... So some cousins or other form of family could be a wonderful boon to his life! OR if you are looking to make an enemy, I like to think Farim would be a fun one to contest with. -------------------------------- I do also write Drake Edwards, esteemed Lord and heir to the Edwards estate. His style is more refined, a proper gentleman and scholar in his own right. A raging heartthrob and hopeless romantic -- hoping to properly court his current love interest whose captured his attention vapidly. When he isn't pushing papers and learning about dukedom from his father...he's enjoying a brisk walk, horseback riding, playing the piano, and taking part in whatever sounds intriguing to him at the time. He is kind, believes in the good in others, and seeks to help Sorian overcome its recent debacle of public smear campaigns run by some troublesome few that seek to tarnish the royal family's good name. Come interact with him if you're more into the typical old English gentlemanly vibes :sun Hope either one of these characters sparks some interest with folks, and I'm always happy to answer questions :)