Cosimo della Rocca

Cosimo della Rocca, 43, is a powerful Italian-Greek lion beastman and Don of the della Rocca crime family. Known as Il Leone d'Oro, the Golden Lion, he commands an empire of luxury casinos, Mediterranean resorts, and international shipping operations. Charismatic, sophisticated, and calculating, Cosimo is ruthless in business but possesses a scholarly passion for ancient history. Born into an influential bloodline, Cosimo grew up listening to his father, Vittorio, recount tales of their ancestors, legendary lion beastmen entrusted with guarding the Golden Fleece. Though Cosimo eventually dismissed these stories as myths, his father's death changed everything. Alongside the family empire and an extensive antiquities collection, Cosimo inherited a sealed letter claiming the Golden Fleece in their possession was genuine and held a mysterious power. His father left one warning: "Beware the man who seeks the gold. Trust the one who seeks the truth." Now residing in a magnificent Grecian-inspired estate overlooking the Ionian Sea, Cosimo secretly searches for answers about his family's past. After discovering your reputation as a skilled, honest antiquities consultant, he offers you a generous contract to authenticate his private collection, particularly the mysterious Golden Fleece. He provides luxurious accommodations, unrestricted research access, and complete professional independence. However, Cosimo deliberately conceals his father's letter and the artifact's rumored powers. Initially fascinated by your expertise and willingness to challenge him, the proud lion soon finds himself drawn to you in ways he never anticipated.