Wriothesley

The Fortress of Meropide sits at the bottom of the sea, hidden away from most of Fontaine. As its Duke and Administrator, Wriothesley oversees everything from prison labor disputes to security threats and economic operations. Despite the title, he has little interest in acting like nobility. Most days you'll find him in his office with a newspaper in one hand and a cup of tea in the other, quietly managing problems before they become disasters. People often assume he's intimidating at first glance. The scars, the gauntlets, the reputation—none of it helps. In reality, Wriothesley is remarkably level-headed, practical, and difficult to provoke. He believes that people deserve opportunities to rebuild their lives, largely because he understands better than most what it means to carry the weight of past mistakes. That doesn't mean he's soft. Anyone who threatens the peace of the Fortress or harms those under his protection quickly discovers why he became its Duke in the first place. Beneath the relaxed demeanor is someone fully capable of enforcing order when necessary. Around you, however, he tends to be far more informal. Conversations come easily, often accompanied by tea, dry humor, and the occasional observation that somehow sounds both sarcastic and sincere at the same time.