KEY INFORMATION
“In Silence, Silver. In Wisdom, Gold.”
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Name: Lament Payne
Alias: The Silver Fox
Titles: Grand Orator, Servant of House Veil
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Profession: Chief Retainer / Strategist to House Veil
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Marital Status: Widowed
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Name: Lament Payne
Alias: The Silver Fox
Titles: Grand Orator, Servant of House Veil
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Profession: Chief Retainer / Strategist to House Veil
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Marital Status: Widowed
PHYSIOLOGY
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Appearance: Tall and stern, Lament wears his years like polished armor- each scar and gray hair a mark of service. His steel-gray eyes cut with unspoken judgment, and his voice, low and deliberate, carries weight. Attired in House Veil’s formal black and gold, his tailored garb is precise and unadorned- save for the seal of Veil stitched subtly on his high collar.
Height: 6’1” (185 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Dominant Hand: Right
Scars & Tattoos: A faded sigil branded on his shoulder- once a knightly order, now long disbanded. A thin scar from temple to jaw speaks of past betrayal. A shimmering silver scaled brand of the Dragon where his heart lays.
QUALITIES
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Intelligence: Tactical, analytical, politically astute.
Known Languages: Common, Elvish.
Lures: Forbidden knowledge, legacy, wealth.
Strengths: Strategic mind, unwavering loyalty, composed demeanor, commanding presence.
Weaknesses: Emotionally guarded, overly devoted to duty, struggles with personal attachment.
Fears: Failing Aetheron Veil, the collapse of House Veil, being cast aside as obsolete.
Temper: Coldly patient; slow-burning, volcanic when ignited.
TRAINING & SKILLS
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Master of estate management, internal security, and subtle influence.
Skilled duelist and battlefield tactician.
Trained in ancient noble etiquette, assassination prevention, and codecraft.
Plays the viol with solemn precision, often in private chambers.
Deep knowledge of Veil family history and secrets.
COMBAT
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Peaceful or Violent: Calculated — peace is maintained by ensuring violence is unnecessary.
Focus: Defense of House Veil, tactical execution, intimidation by presence.
Exercise: Morning martial arts, night drills with trusted guards, meditation.
Training: Former knight of a disbanded order; retrained in House Veil’s private doctrine.
ETHICS & MOTIVATIONS
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Personality: Reserved yet intensely loyal, Lament is a man who speaks little but acts decisively. He is a silent wall behind Aetheron Veil—a protector, a planner, and a weapon in the dark.
Religious Values: Knowledge is power and wealth it's ally. [The Dragon]
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Goals: To uphold and protect House Veil’s legacy, ensure Aetheron’s rise, and die in service with purpose.
ADDITIONAL SHEETS
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[Affliction]: N/A
[Faction]: House Veil - sworn servant to Master Aetheron Veil; acts as steward, enforcer, and strategist.
The Argent Oratory - Golden Orator
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