Karameikos - Vaults of Pandius

Unveiling the Radu Clanever learn the latter, there is no predicting towhat heights his violent temper may take him.Antonito, son of AntonHistory: Born in 967 AC, the Radu family hadconsolidated control of the Veiled Societywhile he was still a child, and thus Antonitogrew up in a wealthy lifestyle. His fatherfavored him greatly, and had him taught inthe finest schools, hoping he would becomeheir to the family leadership. Early in hisstudies, Antonito demonstrated a knack forspellcraft, and was tutored by a Radu alliedwizard. The lavish lifestyle he lived, coupledwith his ability to use magic to manipulateothers, caused Antonito to grow up spoiled.Personality: Antonito is used to getting hisway through his natural charm, his familyconnections, or his enchantment magic. Hehas never worked a day in his life and feelsconfident that he will rule the Veiled Society,just as soon as his old man kicks the bucket.He could not be more of a disappointment toAnton, who views his lack of ambition orvision with disdain.Appearance: He looks much like his fatherAnton, though slightly shorter, and withbrown hair. His looks and ever present grinare legendary among the lords and ladies ofKarameikan society. He is clean shaven andalways impeccably attired in silken finery andjewels.Relations: Antonito tolerates his brutisholder brother, whom he has always been ableto easily manipulate, as well as his uncleCartha, who is almost as good atmanipulating people as himself. He sees theaffection his father bestows on his only son,Emil, but does not suspect that Anton wouldever consider bypassing him as a choice foran heir. Should he ever learn of his father'splans, he might resort to charming his ownson to gain control of the family.Emil, son of AntonitoHistory: Antonito's only son, Emil, was bornwell after the Duke finally consolidated hisposition in Specularum, and has grown upin a world beginning to be marked byinevitable- if grudging- Thyatian andTraladaran integration. He has largely beenraised under the thumb of Anton Radu, ashis own father's self-interest andphilandering rarely give him leave to spendtime at home with his wife and children. Forhis Shearing, he apprenticed himself to theMerchant’s Guild, gaining an education infinance and following in Anton’s footsteps.Two years ago he was welcomed back to thefamily and given a ranking position amongthe Veiled Society.Personality: Though he yet lacks a widersense of the world outside of the city, Emilhas demonstrated all the markings of a truesuccessor to Anton's carefully craftedempire. He is educated, ambitious, and ashrewd judge of character. His onlyshortcoming, in Anton’s eyes, is his timidapproach to dealing with the Society’senemies; however, Anton is confident timewill drum this reluctance out of Emil.Appearance: Emil looks like a youngerversion of his father, though he bears acasual confidence in contrast to Antonito’sexuberant flamboyance. He wears his hairshort, like his beard.Relations: Emil genuinely regards hisgrandfather more highly than his own father,whom he resents for his philandering andneglect. He is the closest thing to a friend89THRESHOLD: The Mystara Magazine Issue #1