Rogue Trader Character Summaries

I'd been saying for a while I'd do a little get to know you post for the Rogue Trader group, so here it finally is! Time lapse for the picture will be out tomorrow.

Lord Trader Herschel Conswain Lockheart is the vat-born son of the previous Lockheart Lord. The Lockheart family is known for having hundreds of children and maintaining fierce competition and rivalry in order to ensure the survival of the fittest to lead the dynasty.  Herschel has so far had allusions to his disdain for this system, regret for what he and his siblings endured, and (while the crewmembers don't know this, players do) the blood of his own father on his hands, far before when the dynastic system would allow.  He's a charismatic man, and fierce in battle, but certainly not the brightest bulb on the ship. He's often known to be accidentally crass or cruel, though not entirely out of malice and more just from insensitivity.

Mordecai is the long-term Senechal serving the Lockheart who holds the warrant. His tenure on the Ardent Monarch is quite long, and he served Herschels Father before the rather recent (~100 years) ascension.  Mordecai is willing to do anything his Lord requests, however, his loyalty ultimately lives with the dynasty itself, and not whoever the current Rogue Trader might be.  A man of few words, Mordecai is known for his 'calming tonics' and quick schemes to help keep the temper of the Lord Trader from destroying all diplomatic relations the Dynasty might have.

Klarissa Hyperia is the Heiress to the Hyperion family, a dynasty that has held a bitter rivalry with the Lockheart's for as long as records remain. Unlike the Lockhearts, the Hyperion family maintains a small, secretive number of highly educated, ruthlessly trained, and selectively skilled family members. Each generation's numbers are controlled, and political moves are decided years, even decades in advance.  Klarissa, disillusioned and disturbed by the brutal violence her family employed, ran away under suspicious circumstances and ended up aboard the Ardent Monarch. A bright-eyed girl with a knack for tech, she was allowed by the Engineseer to act as a liaison between the bridge and the adepts as a way to keep the Lord Trader out of their hair.  Excitable, polite, and always optimistic, Klarissa cuts a bright and cheery swath among the floors she visits and stands out between the dour armsmen she often finds herself amidst.

Zarbag, Master at Arms aboard the Ardent Monarch, was appointed personally by Herschel after the two met in melee combat. While Herschel appointed him partly as entertainment, Zarbag is very interested in trying to find out why it is that a man smaller than him commands so many men and owns so many shinnies.  The Orc is, as all orcs are, headstrong and fierce. He constantly works to try and make the honor guard big. The hand-selected honor guard comprises the ship's most highly trained, and deeply patient, group of warriors.  Zarbag somehow manages to tread the line of the Rogue Trader's patience and begrudging admiration during every away mission, but no matter his attitude it is hard to argue with the results he gets.