My friend Henry (in no way the basis for Toffsbury's manservant, except, well, kind of) asked me what I find likeable about Toffsbury's character. I decided to post it here, for one and all to see what our hero is like.
He's an extremely wealthy, high-ranking noble, but he's snobbish. Though he's very much ingrained within an outdated class system, he'' befriend and protect anyone with good character or need, even the absolute lowest of the underclass (something you'll see further down the line).
He's kind of blind to the real world, and his way of thinking is completely outdated (after all, he believes in the British Empire and carries a flintlock pistol), but when it comes down to it, he is absolutely set on doing what he thinks is right.
He's a bit thickheaded in certain ways, particularly when it comes to seeing the world as it really is... but he genuinely wants to do good.
He is kind and generous and empathetic, in his somewhat blind way, and he takes hardship in stride. Even when brought to his lowest, he believes in justice and his duty to the people of England, and he'll fight to defend them. He perseveres against anything.
He's generally got a positive, pleasant outlook. He'll get annoyed on occasion, certainly, and his temper can be quick (especially if you've ruined his cognac or spilled his tea), but he tries to be understanding. He wants to see the good in everyone - even a heavily-armed, hulking thug who's pointing an energy cannon at him.
He's a strong character, and sometimes (in a goodhearted but kind of simple way) believes he's more capable than he really is, but he loves and even depends on his friends.
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