Claude Asalaine

Claude Asalaine is, reluctantly, the current Patrician of the city of Varawyn. Prior to this he served as Lord-Merchant of Varawyn for 15 years. He is the head of House Asalaine, and is one of the richest men in the Erdannian Empire.
Claude Asalaine is renowned for his financial expertise, and adventurousness. He is known as a man who can flip from being a sophisticated noble while at home to rugged and reckless explorer when out on expeditions.
During the Patrician Elections of 20.88, Claude was voted in to lead the city, despite not campaigning, or even really wanting the role. This may have been due to the fact that his political opponents were being affected by the demonic power of the Horde which was present in the city on that day.
Claude has a daughter, Morgan, who was born of a brief affair between Claude and the Elf Aderyn.