Beryx Courbet

Beryx Courbet was a nobleman from Valberg, back when the old Tallian Empire still existed. Well, he wasnt always a nobleman. He was born to a butcher and a tavern whore. As he grew up he learned to master his speechcraft and his cunning. He was able to outsmart any man alive. With his cunning he started to amass wealth, and with wealth comes respect. Eventually he had gotten enough gold that he was able to buy a lordship. But, that wasnt enough for Beryx. He wanted all of Valberg. He had invited the Tallian Emperor to a meal at his castle. Things were going great. The Emperor enjoyed him, even talked about making him his steward. But cunning Beryx had other ideas. He slipped a poison, a little something called Starlights Finale into the emperors cup. As the cup reached his lips, his guard slapped it away and reported Beryx. Beryx was hung for treason and all his wealth was confiscated.