Brutus/Hooks

Loyalist

What power and status Brutus does possess can be attributed to his family name, his family name only has power because they are a cornerstone of Sweetwater, and the continued success of Sweetwater can be attributed to the guiding hand of the Good Kings and Queens. Thus, Brutus is fiercely loyal to family, country, and royalty--which means that he is susceptible to favoring them in judgments and distrusting those who act against them, regardless of how valid their argument may be.

Gourmet

It may come as no surprise, given his weight, that Brutus loves his food in both quantity and quality. Discussing it is a good way to catch his attention, and wining and dining is a very effective tactic of negotiation with him.

Scholar at Heart

While Brutus, like most nobles, has cultivated an air of refined detachment, an intense spirit of curiosity dwells within him. Fantastic devices, uncommon artifacts, and promises of arcane lore can crack his air of indifference and even get him to associate with commoners.

Something to Prove

Brutus is an only child and more than a little spoiled, but he also feels the weight of the family name on him: his duty is either to prove himself to the rest of the family, or bring in someone who can, and he wants to be celebrated on his own merits rather than "husband of" or "father of" a great person. This leads him to be both haughty (to cover up the fact) and insecure (were he to be found out).

Throwing Your Weight Around

Since Brutus is yet-unproven to his House, he has little status amongst them, and is prone to lording his power about town in order to compensate for it.

You're So Vain

Brutus is mildly envious of those whose lifestyle affords them a fit and trim physique (although not enough so, apparently, to mitigate his appetite). Still, he takes pains to distract from his excess with impeccable fashion and exquisite grooming, and is susceptible to flattery and prone to judging others by appearances.