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Solomon Sulot

Lord Solomon Sulot

Solomon Sulot has been for fifteen years leader of the Potter's Guild and for seven the Major of the capital of Dragon Kingdom, Virkenhall. He's the brother of the High Priest of Dagda, Jacob Sulot.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Solomon is tall and stout, starting to show a bit of flabby belly as he's aging. Used to work hard on the wheel, his hands are firm and he has a steel shake. Until a few years ago, he would have more fit the now but the long meetings as a major have started to affect him.

Facial Features

The unwavering look of his dark eyes, crowned by a spacious forehead gives the even face of Solomon a depth that can cause observers a sense of disorientation. If it wasn't for his perpetual broad smile people may judge him severe. The age has made his skin wrinkled, setting his most common expressions, even when his face is more relaxed. He wears a well-cared silver goatie, while the rest of the face is usually neatly shaved.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Sulot family is a historical family of Virkenhall, of middle-class extraction has gained through the years a more relevant position in the upper-middle class, through its interest in religion and politics. Solomon is the first born from his parents, and has taken over his father business that produces colourful tiles much requested by nobles of the city.

Education

As his brother, Solomon has been educated privately by a mentor member of Dagda's clergy, since his family has a significant devotion for the Great Father. Therefore Solomon has learnt very young how to write and read, the rudiments of history and geography of the continent, and can repeat by mind a few of the most relevant poems. Having showed relevant interest for the family business his father then took him as an apprentice and taught him the secrets of the clay, especially the rarer ones that can vetrify in porcelain. He's considered the most important expert of his profession in the continent.

Employment

After learning the basics of earthware production he has started to work along side with his father. When he was younger, he would occasionally entertain in travelling through the important settlements of western Phaldorya, this way he has important professional connection with other manufacturers across the continent. During this travel he has discovered a few novelties that have gained him the respect of many other members of his guild, and have granted him a good income.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Elected Guild Master he has spared no energies improving the net of connections and the quality of work enviroment in the businesses that are members of the guild, the result has been a further expansion of an already flourishing profession. Those significant achievement haven't passed unobserved and Mathilda III has appointed him as Major of Virkenhall. His successes as a Major are of less significant proportions compared with his professional achievements, because the nobles keep considering him a parvenue and some point of conflict has arised through the last seven years.

Intellectual Characteristics

Acute businessman and very quick in realizing where good business opportunities are available, he considered by most citizens a smart individual. He's friendly attitude has granted him to create solid bonds with various people granting him professional and human successes.

Morality & Philosophy

Honest and open-minded, Solomon he generally considered a respectable person. Even if he general attitude is friendly and solar, he can be unflexible once he gets crossed, therefore it is advisable to approach him on his good side. Excellent as a friend he can reveal himself as a formidable antagonist when he feels someone is trying to take advantage of him. Fervently devoted to Dagda, he believe in the values of honour, lawfulness and in the family, as founding unit of the society. He shows great respect for his employees and fellow members of the guild. Nevertheless, he has been stark in his choice of removing a few members, culpable of cheating on their accounts in order to pay less taxes.

Relationships

Solomon Sulot

Brother

Towards Jacob Sulot

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Jacob Sulot

Brother

Towards Solomon Sulot

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Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Age
50
Date of Birth
3rd of Fuhar
Birthplace
Virkenhall
Spouses
Siblings
Jacob Sulot (Brother)
Children
Current Residence
Virkenhall
Gender
Male
Eyes
Dark brown, almost black. Deep.
Hair
Short silver gray, starting to thin out.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White with flushed, dry cheeks.
Height
1.76m
Weight
80kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
"You have to be as the clay, flexible and adaptable at first; but once scorched by the heat of the kiln, firm and resolute!"
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
He tends to use the common language of the west, but can speak fluently both Kharmian and Saythian.
Ruled Locations
Character Portrait image: by Luca Poddighe

Comments

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Dec 5, 2020 00:16 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

"You have to be as the clay, flexible and adaptable at first; but once scorched by the heat of the kiln, firm and resolute!"   This is a great quote! It really gives an insight into the kind of man Solomon is.

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Dec 5, 2020 21:50 by Luca Poddighe

Thank you! I love when people like my work! It makes my day!