Alex Covenorb

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**Alex Covenorb** is a character in *Pathfinder: Kingmaker*.

## Interactions

An official representative of the family bank called "Heritage and Honor." He visited your kingdom to open an office of their bank. No matter what you tell him - you will be able to build Andoran Bank now.

## Full dialogue

* An exquisitely dressed man flips the pinned cape off his shoulder and bows deeply. "Greetings, Your Highness! My name is Alex Covenorb. I traveled a difficult road from Andoran just to meet you in person."
* Alex shows you a heavy folder full of papers. "I am the official representative of the family bank called 'Heritage and Honor'. It is based in Augustana, but we do business well beyone the borders of Andoran. I'd like to open an office of our bank in your capital."
	1. "I'd like to know more."
		+ "Absolutely! However..." Alex weighs his folder thoughtfully. "I don't wish to bother you with boring figures and terminology. I'd rather hand the papers to your Treasurer, who can confirm everything I say. Please, ask about any concerns you may have!"
			1. "Why my kingdom?"
				- Alex eyes you for a few seconds before answering. "If you think I've made a random choice, perhaps you should think again. I've put much effort into making sure you're following my people's principles."
				- "I don't mean doctrine or legislation. I mean human values, which my country got through our revolution, and which we strive to preserve, whatever it takes. Honor. Nobility. Equality. All these notions fit with your kingdom well."
			2. "What profit do I get from your bank?"
				- "We don't just store your money, but put it into use to make more money! We make it work for you. We make it bring profit. Such promises might at first sound like sweet lies to the locals, but I'm prepared to wait patiently while people change their attitudes."
			3. "A family bank, you say?"
				- "The bank was founded by my father, a respected man, a wise accountant and a perspicacious businessman. Father let me take over the business, now that he's resting on his laurels. He didn't merely raise my sisters and me - he passed on his spirit of enterprise, a gift I will never be able to repay."
			4. "That's all that I need to know."
				- "I hope you've liked what you heard. Well, Your Highness, are you ready to sign our contract?"
	2. "Tell me about Andoran."
		+ The banker rubs his chin. "In a nutshell, Your Highness, it's my motherland. It's where I grew up and learned the principles that I live up to even today. It's a beautiful country, always happy to welcome good travelers. It offers many opportunities for a hard-working person."
			1. [Knowledge (World) check passed] "If I remember correctly, Andoran was once a colony of Cheliax."
				- "It was a part of Taldor before. Yes, Andoran kept changing rulers over the centuries. Luckily, the people managed to break the cycle and opted for independence. Revolution brought us new problems, but at the same time, a unique social order.
			2. "What is this lifestyle?" (requires passing a knowledge check above)
				- "With all due respect, Your Highness, the very essence of the modern governance in Avistan is wrong. It allows some to rise above others, to force their will upon them, to determine their fate. Andoran is free from such tyranny. It's not the king or the emperor who rules the country, it's the people!"
				- "The People's Council runs the country. It consists of thee hundred and fifty advisors elected by the citizens. Among them are former aristocrats and regular craftsmen, wealthy merchants and respected mayors. The People's Council appoints the Supreme Elect, the official head of state, along with ministers, governors and advisors. There are no privileges or patronage. Everyone gets what they deserve."
			3. "Tell me about these opportunities you mentioned."
				- "Do you know how our family became bankers and took our place in society? We didn't possess titles or family heirlooms. My grandfather worked as an ordinary falconer for the rich aristocracy. But we had fire running through our veins! We decided to take a crazy risk and invested in our business. As you can see, it paid off."
				- "If you roll up your sleeves and get to work, and earn a good reputation, you can do anything. Andoran appreciates the noble and bold of spirit."
			4. "This is very interesting, but I'd like to go over other issues."
				- Alex nods.
	3. "I agree to open a bank in the capital."
		+ "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness. Rest assured, your subjects will appreciate the opportunities our bank has to offer! I won't waste any more of your time. The final details can be discussed with your advisors." Alex bows politely.
	4. "I need time. I can't say yes right now."
		+ "Reasonable care never hurt anyone. I'll pass the papers to one of your advisors. If you decide to accept this offer from the 'Heritage and Honor' bank, we'll return to this issue." Alex bows politely.
	5. "I don't like you or your Andoran propaganda. Take yourself from my lands."
		+ Alex turns pale. "I'm afraid you misunderstood my words, Your Highness. I may sing the praises of my motherland, but Abadar forbid if I ever engage in cheap propaganda! I will not troble you with my presence any further, but please allow me to leave these papers with one of your advisors! I hope you will consider all the benifits after your temper settles." The man bows politely.