Leomaris was addition when I needed to give some dynamic to the Emperor of Ariella. He needed a conscious, and Leomaris became just that. Just because some one is a "bad guy" doesn't mean he is all bad. Just means he doesn't mesh with your hero's goals.
Leomaris was born to a poor family, destined to be a clerk in some warehouse somewhere. But the royal family saw him one day playing in the streets and snatched him up for a playmate for their son, Dardanos. As was custom, the royal heir had playmates of lower classes so they had someone to push around and let their aggressions out on. But not Dardanos. He grew to care greatly for his poor friend and when he went to school, so did Leomaris.
Leomaris grew wise in the presence of the soon to be emperor and their friendship grew. More a scholar then anything, Leomaris loves to study about the time of the Chosen.
Leomaris is human, around 45, and six foot tall. At a 150 pounds he is wire thin and knobby kneed. His complexion is a dark ebony color and his hair is curly and black, cut very short, as is the style of the men of empire. His eyes are hazel and ringed with amber.
Leomaris wears a white toga with a blue palla, along with the imperial seal. The blue palla denotes him as in the Assembly, part of the government that runs the day to day operations, where as the Emperor is in charge of overall operations, expansion, and the military.
Leomaris is a quiet man who listens more then he speaks. When he does speak especially on a topic of his liking, he may talk for hours, rambling from one subject to the next. He is a friendly man who will chat with anyone, from wealthy merchant to lowly slave. He tries to see the best in everyone and cares deeply for his friend the Emperor.
He gives everyone the benefit of the doubt, he is friendly and will chat with anyone if they let him, but he is blinded by his love for the Emperor in some areas.
Leomaris doesn't really come into play until the third book, but I find him a fun character to have. He can always be used as just a guest appearance while the party is in Notitia, the capital of Ariella, or as a long distance contact or employer.
Tomorrow: Over all view of Notitia
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