Sterling
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.
The Lion in Winter - Mortal Hooks
- The Doctor Is In: He owns and operates Sterling Family Medicine, a family clinic located in Downtown Houston. Despite the upscale location, the clinic operates on a sliding scale, and only accepts whatever payment each patient is able to comfortably afford.
- Wealthy Elite: He is known to enjoy the finer things in life, and can often be seen rubbing elbows with his fellow rich and powerful in various venues all around the city.
- I Like The Nightlife: He spends a good deal of time living it up and partying down. He's never one to pass up a good time. He's just at home having cigars and whiskey at a highbrow country club as he is dancing the night away at a trendy nightclub. He is a known philanderer, often seen in the company of beautiful young women less than half his age.
The Lion in Spring - Changeling Hooks
- The Silver Lion: He is a lord of House Fiona, and lives as an example of the passion, romance, and daring the House of the Silver Lion is known for. He will jump at any chance for adventure or excitement, and rarely refuses a quest.
- Lord of the Springs: He is the Baron of Silver Springs, a small barony located in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston. His freehold is open to all who come with love in their hearts and laughter on their lips, and he never withholds access to his balefire to Kithain in need of Glamour.
- Rites of Spring: He is known to be well-versed in the Spring Arts, and freely offers the use of his healing magic for those struggling with illness or injury. His doctor's office is similarly open, and he never expects payment for the use of his medical skills for Kith or Kin.
- Champion of the People: Though one of Arcadia's exiles who returned during the Resurgence in 1969, he was outraged by the Beltaine Blade massacre. This tragedy drove him to side with the common folk during the Accordance War, and it was only a pardon granted by High King David himself that restored his honor among the peerage.
Selected Tropes
- Badass Beard
- Good Is Not Soft
- Cigar Chomper
- Benevolent Boss
- Big Damn Hero
- The Power of Love
- Combat Medic
- Safe, Sane, and Consensual
| Full Name: | Dr. Richard Preston Sterling, M.D. | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Kith: | Arcadian Sidhe | |
| Court: | Seelie | |
| Nationality: | USA | |
| Age: | 52 | |
| Apparent Age: | Silver Fox | |
| Height: | 6'2" | |
| Weight: | 265 lbs | |
| Eyes: | Glacial Blue | |
| Hair: | Sterling Silver | |
| Blood Type: | A+ | |
| Occupation: | Medical Doctor | |
| Concept: | Noble Physician | |
| Nature: | Caregiver | |
| Demeanor: | Gallant | |
| Seelie Legacy: | Saint | |
| Unseelie Legacy: | Rake | |
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Notable Attributes and Abilities
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Merits
Good Listener
Sex Appeal
Voice of a Songbird
Calming Presence
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Lifesaver
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Insubordinate
Lustful
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