Salvio Xenthos
The First Lord of Coin Salvio Xenthos (a.k.a. "The Lord of Ledgers" , "The Coinwright")
Brief Overview
Lord Salvio Xenthos is the First Lord of Coin, the de facto leader of the Free Mercantile Lords of Tzarog. A master of commerce, diplomacy, and subterfuge, he has transformed Tzarog into one of the most powerful trade empires in Granheim. Salvio is a cunning and ruthless businessman who understands that gold moves the world more than steel ever could.
Lord Salvio Xenthos is more than just a merchant—he is the architect of Tzarog’s prosperity, a master manipulator of markets and men alike. Under his rule, Tzarog thrives, its influence stretching far beyond its ports, shaping the future of trade across Granheim.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born into the influential Xenthos Merchant Family, Salvio’s lineage has long been intertwined with Tzarog’s rise as a trade empire. Unlike many privileged heirs, Salvio was not content to merely inherit his family's wealth—he sought to expand it beyond the confines of Tzarog, embedding himself in the fabric of Granheim’s economic landscape.
Educated at the prestigious Luminarum Collegium in the Sunken Keep, he studied economics, statecraft, and espionage, honing his ability to outmaneuver rivals in both business and politics. Upon returning to Tzarog, he leveraged his education to orchestrate some of the most lucrative trade deals in history, solidifying his place as one of the most influential figures in the Contingent.
He ascended to the role of First Lord of Coin in 457 AEL, following the sudden death of his predecessor under mysterious circumstances—a matter that Salvio dismisses as "an unfortunate accident."
Education
Institution: Luminarum Collegium (Sunken Keep)
Fields of Study: Economics, Trade Law, Political Strategy, Espionage
Notable Achievements:
Designed a theoretical economic model that predicted the Sultanate’s failed embargo of 459 AEL.
Wrote "The Weight of a Coin", a widely circulated dissertation on financial warfare.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Brokered the Pact of Mutual Trade (465 AEL) – A landmark agreement that strengthened economic ties between Tzarog and the Kaelen Confederacy.
Expanded the Tzarog Privateer Fleet, using economic influence to transform former pirates into state-backed privateers.
Established the Silent Auditors, an elite network of financial spies who monitor economic threats.
Engineered the downfall of multiple rival merchants, ensuring the Xenthos family’s dominance over Tzarog’s shipbuilding industry.
Prevented a hostile takeover of Tzarog’s grain imports by the Sultanate, leveraging blackmail and strategic alliances.
Morality & Philosophy
"Laws are only as strong as those willing to enforce them—and wealth dictates who enforces what."
Views trade as the ultimate battlefield, where the strongest minds, not the strongest swords, determine the victors.
Believes loyalty is bought, not earned, and never fully trusts anyone who does not have a vested financial interest in his success.
Considers war a failure of negotiation, but will fund military endeavors when trade is threatened.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Preserving and expanding Tzarog’s economic dominance across Granheim.
Thwarting the Sultanate’s monopolization efforts and ensuring the Contingent remains sovereign.
Strengthening his personal empire, ensuring that the Xenthos name becomes synonymous with wealth and power.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Lady Calista Vorrun – Loyal ally, controls Tzarog’s shipbuilding industry.
Master Atavo Dren – Kozukan merchant prince, longtime trading partner.
Jared "Iron-Eyes" Malphis – Mercenary commander of the Sandfang Irregulars.
Mistress Alenya Morthas – Mysterious intelligence broker and business rival.
Members of the Al-Muru Daxin Contingent – Maintains complex alliances, wary of Reaper’s Port and the Sultanate’s influence.
Family Ties
Father: Lord Balthias Xenthos – Former trade lord, deceased.
Mother: Lady Isadora Xenthos – Political strategist and negotiator.
Brother: Vincent Xenthos – Oversees Tzarog’s banking institutions.
Daughter: Arlena Xenthos – A rising figure in the Silent Auditors, rumored to be more ruthless than her father.
Social Aptitude
A charismatic negotiator, capable of swaying even the most stubborn leaders.
Coldly pragmatic, never allowing emotions to interfere with business.
Often speaks in measured, deliberate tones, ensuring his words carry weight.
Unforgiving toward betrayal, with a reputation for eliminating business rivals through economic or social ruin rather than outright violence.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
First Lord of Coin (Head of the Free Mercantile Lords of Tzarog)
Master of the Silent Auditors (Oversees Tzarog’s financial espionage network)
Patron of the Tzarog Shipwrights Guild
Age
54
Date of Birth
9th of Decaden, 420 AEL
Children
Sex
Male
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Piercing emerald green, known for their analytical intensity.
Hair
Slicked-back black hair with streaks of silver, neatly trimmed.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Light olive complexion, weathered but well-maintained.
Height
5'10", with a lean yet refined build.
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Trade is a war fought with ledgers and ink—those who fail to understand that will always be ruled by those who do."
"A man with a sword is dangerous. A man with a fleet is powerful. A man with a fleet and a ledger is untouchable."
"Do not fear the Sultan’s armies. Fear the contracts they sign in blood."
Belief/Deity
The Divine Accord
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
