![[MaximusKormallisPathfinder.png]] # Maximus Kormallis _Human Patriarch | [[House Kormallis]] | [[Emerald Coalition]]_ ## Summary Ruthless patriarch of [[House Kormallis]] who transformed his family from minor nobility into one of [[Waterdeep]]'s most feared political forces through his mercenary empire, the [[Iron Lions]]. A calculating leader within the [[Emerald Coalition]] who views life as perpetual warfare where strength and discipline are the only currencies that matter. Father to [[Nathaly Kormallis]] and [[Rosalyn Kormallis]]—relationships strained by his uncompromising demands for strength. Currently orchestrating a secret coup within the [[Emerald Coalition]] to emerge as its sole leader. %% ## At a Glance Tall with commanding presence, sharp chiseled features, jet-black hair streaked with iron-grey. Rich fur-lined cloak over fine dark armor bearing the golden lion sigil. Cold calculating eyes that weigh everyone's worth. Deep, deliberate voice carrying weight of command. Sharp and clipped with inferiors, warmer but authoritative with respected equals. ## Personality Dominant, methodical, emotionless—constantly evaluates people like a general reviewing soldiers before battle. ## Quote _"In life, as in war, the strong lead, and the weak serve. Remember your place."_ ## Stats **Gladiator** (MM 346) with Champion Fighter features, CR 8 %%