====== Thomas Pendra ======

<data !character>
Full Name                  : Thomas Jefferson Gerard Pendra
Description [wiki]         : Ambassador to the [[Veolian Commonwealth]]
Image [image::300]         : ic:thomas_pendra.jpg
Titles*                    : Ambassador
Species [ref]              : Sundarian
Preferred gender pronoun   : Masculine
Age                        : 23
Affiliations [ref]*        : Sundarian Federation, Union
User [ref::user]           : Gerben
Type [rule]                : PC
Roles*                     : 
</data>

Thomas Pendra is married to [[Khaw Jikena]], and now serves as Sundarian Ambassador to the Veolian Commonwealth.


===== Early Life =====

Born as the third son to middle class parents, Thomas led the normal life you would expect from a Sundarian. His parents were kind, hard working people that tried their best to offer their children a good chance in life. For Thomas that chance came after he graduated high school with honors and was given a scholarship to attend masterclasses in International Business and Trade at the Della Institute of Economics. There he was noticed by [[peinaili]] for his sharp mind and keen talents for negotiations.

===== Career =====

After the [[peinaili|Lady de Montrève]] offered him a position in her Corps Diplomatique, which he graciously accepted, he received further training in Intergalatic Economics and Trade Negotiations to offer him a stable bases to assist in and conduct his own negotiations representing the [[Sundarian Federation]].

Currently Thomas oversees the sale of the Sundarian Holonet Relays, manages the [[beyond the horizon|Survey Fleet]] operations and offer consultation and advice on several other mayor negotiations handled by the [[peinaili|Lady de Montrève]] herself. 

Some believe that his presence at the [[https://www.fwurg.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=166&hilit=summit+ball|Inter-species Summit Closing ball]], where he got engaged to [[Khaw Jikena|Lady Khaw Jikena]], grand-daughter of [[Khaw Rohana| Lady Khaw Rohana]], and his close standing with the [[peinaili|Lady de Montrève]] might be an indication of a prosperous diplomatic career.

He married [[Khaw Jikena]] roughly a year after the announcement of their engagement. Soon after his marriage, Thomas was appointed Ambassador the Veolian Commonwealth.

=== diplomatic retinue ===

On suggestion of the Empress, several young lady of sufficient station were selected to fill the position of special envoy and added to the retinue of the Ambassador and his wife, the young lady [[Khaw Jikena]], in order  to raise his station and status within the Veolian court.

  -  [[Neomi de Savony]]
  -  [[Daphne]]
  -  [[Lady Alëana]]