The Noble Families (Ezra) [Terra Nullius Lore]

This is the third entry in the lore series. This covers the "nobility" of modern day Ezra.

---
Introduction:
By and large, the wealthy rule the nation of Ezra. The country has no true nobility typical of many civilizations. It is the wealthy that have the power, and while it sometimes is divided into "old money" and "new money", there is little else to distinguish them. In the country's early years, it was the powerful and spiritual that ruled during the barbarian days. This ended over six hundred years ago with the rise and development of the Genesis Corporation.

When the term Noble Families comes up in Ezra's culture, it is referring to the original and founding families that played a significant role in the development of the country from a primal no man's land into the capital of technology and civilization. Think of it as an exclusive club that these families belong to. The term noble doesn't refer to their nobility, but instead is a reference to their history of noble deeds. They're not outright treated like royalty, but the populace does treat them as celebrities in many cases.

To be one of the Noble Families, the family had to be involved in the creation of the Genesis Corporation or somehow otherwise affiliated with them in their founding years. Many of the Noble Families were some of those original merchants working for Genesis while others were simply financial backers. Still, other Noble Families came from charismatic public relations persons to the brilliant inventors and creators of those first products Genesis were selling and making.

This is not a full list of the Noble Families, but it is a list of the Noble Families that are likely to come up throughout the course of the campaign in one way or another.

List:
-The Campbell Family: This is the noble family. The Campbell family is attributed to being the primary founders of Genesis and their descendents still serve as the president and vice president of the company. Their family history is rich with tales of innovation, charisma, and brilliance. Yet, prior to their creation of Genesis, the family's history is unknown. Many family histories date back further than Genesis (particularly those in rural areas that still follow some of the old ways), but there are no records of the Campbells then.

-The Klein Family: The Kleins have always been scientists and researchers. Their ancestors were a core part of the Genesis team in those early years. In fact, there are many historians that theorize if it weren't for the Kleins, the Genesis Corporation would have never took off. Many of the Mana-Tech devices used today are a result of the early work pioneered by the Kleins. The Kleins are considered eccentric to say the least--many have phobias and mental ticks. They are by and large a cold, calculated, and driven bunch.

-The Morrisson Family: Like the Kleins, the Morrissons come from a scientific and research background. Many consider them to be beneath the Kleins in terms of intellect, but the Morrissons are a charismatic bunch. They are likeable enough to sway others to support them. Whenever a public demonstration had to be given, it was always a Morrisson that performed it instead of a Klein.

-The Raske Family: The Raske family founded the town of Raske and in those early years of Genesis, they were one of the primary funding sources for the company. The Raske family funded numerous enterprises for Genesis (unknown to the public, one of these enterprises was KNIGHT, the protection agency). The Raske family had a falling out of sorts with Genesis over the years, but the company still knows who they owe their debts to, and so the Raske family can rest assured that they'll be taken care of should the need arise.