Sterling/Introduction

The Sterling family is well-established old Texas money, having had interests in oil and business since the Victorian days. Richard Sterling broke from that mold, choosing a career in medicine over business. While he enjoys the comfort and privilege his family's wealth has bought, he remains a forthright and upstanding member of the medical community. He is considered by many professionals to be one of the more skilled doctors in the field, and he often receives praise for his willingness to work with disadvantaged groups to provide them with necessary medical care. Although considered by many to be one of Houston's most eligible bachelors, Dr. Sterling prefers to remain single. His shameless philandering is a topic of some gossip among certain circles of the wealthy elite, but the handsome old silver fox takes it all in stride. There's few who can deny that he's a charming gentleman who's easy to get along with, no matter who one might be.

Among the Kithain, Lord Sterling has been a regular fixture since the Accordance War 25 years ago. Though an exile from Arcadia himself, he wasted no time in establishing himself and claiming a small barony in the River Oaks district of Houston. When the Accordance War began, he was outraged by the treachery that began it. When the order came to close ranks, he defied his superiors and sided with the common rebels in the fighting. He retains his reputation as a populist firebrand, and there's little doubt that he would rebel again should an unworthy order be given to him. His barony, the Freehold of Silver Springs, is located on his family estate. After passing through the trod on the estate's back forty, visitors find themselves in a world of Antebellum charm and grace. The balefire resides on the rooftop deck, where any Kithain in need is welcome to take their ease. Lord Sterling is generous with his hospitality, so long as visitors come as friends and bring no trouble to his door.