Aragon
The King's Brother
Bertran Jiminez
Bertran the Hunch-Backed was fifth child and second son of the late King Jaume of Aragon. Bertran was sent to the military to train, so that he could serve his older brother capably when Juan came to the throne. Bertran demonstrated the great energy all Jiminez seem to possess at an early age, and his natural aptitudes seemed well-suited to a military life dispite his deformity. A tragic training accident took the life of the knight Bertran was training under when he was 11, however, and ever since then Bertran has been something of a fearful person. Bertran's malformed body and cowardly spirit lead him to focus more on the strategic side of warfare rather than the physical side, and in the study of tactics Bertran found his niche. Even at the young age of 16, many remark that Bertran is a very knowledgable general- even if he doesn't exactly inspire the men who follow him.
The King's Brothers-in-Law
Martin de Borja
Martin served King Jaume as his Steward, as Martin's father did before him. Martin is widely hailed as the greatest steward of his generation, and perhaps the greatest financial thinker in all of Europe. To ensure that the talent of the de Borja did not leave Aragon, Jaume wed his eldest daughter Aurembaix to Martin shortly before his death. Martin is an energetic man, though he seems slowed recently by illness. He has never lifted a sword, however, and is widely known to be a coward when faced with physical danger. Dispite this question about his manly courage, however, he has never wanted for feminine attentions. Many wonder whether he will be able to stay faithful to the King's sister.
Vidal d'Empuries
Vidal was born with a great natural talent for management and estates. Unfortunately, however, he was born with little talent for anything else and his skill with finances went unnoticed. Vidal, along with his good friend Ramon de Luna, fought with the Catalans who helped to free the Holy Land from the hands of the Saracens. Vidal recieved his ordination while there, commended widely for his courage if not for his greatness but forever scarred in the soul with a deep suspicion of others from all the treachery he saw on both sides. Vidal was wed to Joana Jiminez when he returned, no doubt in part due to the power and influence of his esteemed family.
Bofill de Cerdanya
Bofill is a balanced and capable nobleman, a veteran of many armed conflicts with Aragon's neighbors and proven in almost every sphere of noble leadership. Bofill is known to have a towering temper, and when riled can be exceedingly violent and merciless to those that anger him. He is, however, also a forgiving man, understanding of other's weaknesses just as he hopes they are understanding of his. Bofill is married to King Juan's youngest sister, Titbores.
The King's Cousins
Roger de Luna
Roger is the fraternal twin brother of Ramon de Luna. While his brother was drawn to spiritual matters from an early age, Roger has always been powerfully interrested in the here and now. Roger has a keen intellect and an amazing talent for growing wealth. Indeed, some whisper that Roger shares the same gift King Midas of old had in turning things into gold. Roger's natural brilliance has brought him success at an early age, and has also managed to transform him into a lazy man. Roger is also known to delight in the suffering of others, and spends lavishly on developing instruments of torture. Roger is praised for his devotion to the virtues of chastity, but it has been rumored that his respect for womanly virtue is more due to his preference for the intimate contact of men than his earnest belief in the goodness of women.
Ramon de Luna
Ramon fought in the crusades to free the holy lands while his brother Roger built up the family's fortunes. Ramon took holy orders while he was there, and came back with a very notable talent for leading men in times of war. His times of trouble in the Holy Land taught him the virtues of moderation, and that is something he still practices. He also came back with a petty and vengeful streak, however, and is not one wise people cross.
Pere Fernandez
Pere is the foremost scholar on religious matters in all of Aragon. He is a delightful, charming man who demonstrates tremendous natural talent in anything he tries. He is widely regarded as a paragon of Christian virtue, widely believed to be the most honest man in Aragon, and perhaps the kindest as well.
Domingo Certores
Domingo is a grizzled survivor of Aragon's military, having successfully lead many campaigns against the Kingdom's enemies in the past. He is also remarkably handsome, although he has never exploited his good looks excessively. Indeed, for one so accomplished as Domingo, he is remarkably modest and kind towards everyone he meets.
Sunifred d'Urgell
The haughty Sunifred d'Urgell is not someone you wish to anger. He is a master of courtly intrigues, and his skill in and love of the unseemly aspects of noble life make him widely feared. Sunifred served King Jaume as his personal spymaster, and it is said that many "hunting accidents" that happend throughout Europe happened because Sunifred willed them to. He is relentless in defending his liege from unseen threats, and gleeful in exacting elaborate and drawn-out miseries for his Lord's enemies.
Marqueas de Canamas
Marqueas the Humble was taught at the finest monistaries Aragon had to offer. Unfortunately, however, Marqueas never wanted to be a priest. True, he is a chaste and modest fellow, meek and unwilling to fight those that would harm him, but Marqueas always admired more his cousin Sunifred. Because of his reluctance, Marqueas has proven to be somewhat detached and disinterested from his duties. Still, Marqueas is a talented young man, and generally skilled at many things.
Before we actually consider this as a possibility, though, Arco should be brought into the discussion. I'm sure he wouldn't mind starting out on an equal footing, but we should ask him before we give serious consideration to chucking that game out the window.
