Alexi Hesith
Sep 18th, 2015, 05:00:45 PM
Alexi Hesith
68:: Lantillian/Alliance of Free Planets/Alliance Senate:: Senator from Lantillies
Currently in: Drev'starn, Bothawui
Character Background
Born into a large family of industrialists, traders, and bankers who often entered politics.
Worked in various parts of the family firm but did not settle to any one thing until he became an engineering executive.
Came to prominence in Lantillian politics as a cabinet appointee rather than elected leader after years as a backroom figure.
Entered the Alliance Senate following a closely fought but cordial campaign in which he was the compromise candidate.
While Lantillies did not overtly side with any faction in the Civil War, he was among those working to provide quiet, practical support to the fledgling Rebel Alliance.
Raw Material
Speaks with a Lantillian (think southern Scottish) accent that becomes a more pronounced brogue at will. Usually uses his accent to throw people off or amuse them.
Often underestimated (at his instigation) by representatives from more refined and powerful worlds.
A political moderate his position was best summed up in his election campaign when he said, "Free markets are generally the best way to create and distribute wealth but they are not always the best way to solve our social problems."
Has a strongly pragmatic streak, which is typical of his people, and this leads him to accept compromise solutions more readily than some Senate colleagues.
Prefers compromise and negotiation to grandstanding and threats. Infinitely more comfortable in committees than in full sessions of the Senate.
Does not always put Lantillian interests before those of the wider Alliance, which earns him approbation and opprobrium in equal measure.
Dines regularly at Max's, a restaurant in one of the Senate office buildings.
Plot Ideas
The Lantillian Senator seeks to remedy a shortage of civilian transportation by introducing legislation to subsidise shipbuilding.
The Senator's chief of staff tries to persuade him to help a friend (and major Lantillian employer) out of a difficult situation.
The Senator returns home for the Senate recess and gathers his staff to plan for the future, including campaigning for re-election.
The Senator gets involved in judicial business and finds common ground with an unlikely ally.
The Senator is clearly troubled by a family matter and his staff struggle to find out what.
Staff in the Lantillian delegation try to solve the Two Hesiths Problem of the senator's personality.
Existing Relationships
Married to Helena a strong willed but kindly woman who must push him along at times.
No children but played a large part in raising his nieces both of who are now in the family business. Despite being raised in his home they do not share all his views and values.
Has brothers and sisters who he rarely sees.
Much closer with his cousins, especially Yvgeny, than his siblings.
Close with his chief of staff, Marcia Porrick, a former rebel officer.
Oldest friend is Percy Loftus who is, in many ways, the anti-Alexi.
Current Plots
Kiss Your Enemies: a chance encounter with a more powerful senator.
A Spot of Lunch: the senator lunches with one of his staffers.
Credit for the basic template goes to Dun of RPG-D (http://rpg-directory.com/index.php?act=idx)
68:: Lantillian/Alliance of Free Planets/Alliance Senate:: Senator from Lantillies
Currently in: Drev'starn, Bothawui
Character Background
Born into a large family of industrialists, traders, and bankers who often entered politics.
Worked in various parts of the family firm but did not settle to any one thing until he became an engineering executive.
Came to prominence in Lantillian politics as a cabinet appointee rather than elected leader after years as a backroom figure.
Entered the Alliance Senate following a closely fought but cordial campaign in which he was the compromise candidate.
While Lantillies did not overtly side with any faction in the Civil War, he was among those working to provide quiet, practical support to the fledgling Rebel Alliance.
Raw Material
Speaks with a Lantillian (think southern Scottish) accent that becomes a more pronounced brogue at will. Usually uses his accent to throw people off or amuse them.
Often underestimated (at his instigation) by representatives from more refined and powerful worlds.
A political moderate his position was best summed up in his election campaign when he said, "Free markets are generally the best way to create and distribute wealth but they are not always the best way to solve our social problems."
Has a strongly pragmatic streak, which is typical of his people, and this leads him to accept compromise solutions more readily than some Senate colleagues.
Prefers compromise and negotiation to grandstanding and threats. Infinitely more comfortable in committees than in full sessions of the Senate.
Does not always put Lantillian interests before those of the wider Alliance, which earns him approbation and opprobrium in equal measure.
Dines regularly at Max's, a restaurant in one of the Senate office buildings.
Plot Ideas
The Lantillian Senator seeks to remedy a shortage of civilian transportation by introducing legislation to subsidise shipbuilding.
The Senator's chief of staff tries to persuade him to help a friend (and major Lantillian employer) out of a difficult situation.
The Senator returns home for the Senate recess and gathers his staff to plan for the future, including campaigning for re-election.
The Senator gets involved in judicial business and finds common ground with an unlikely ally.
The Senator is clearly troubled by a family matter and his staff struggle to find out what.
Staff in the Lantillian delegation try to solve the Two Hesiths Problem of the senator's personality.
Existing Relationships
Married to Helena a strong willed but kindly woman who must push him along at times.
No children but played a large part in raising his nieces both of who are now in the family business. Despite being raised in his home they do not share all his views and values.
Has brothers and sisters who he rarely sees.
Much closer with his cousins, especially Yvgeny, than his siblings.
Close with his chief of staff, Marcia Porrick, a former rebel officer.
Oldest friend is Percy Loftus who is, in many ways, the anti-Alexi.
Current Plots
Kiss Your Enemies: a chance encounter with a more powerful senator.
A Spot of Lunch: the senator lunches with one of his staffers.
Credit for the basic template goes to Dun of RPG-D (http://rpg-directory.com/index.php?act=idx)