Dr Davaulus

Robert Creswell II's page

15 posts. Alias of PirateDevon.


About Robert Creswell II

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Born as the third generation of "new money" Robert is the son of Sir Percy Creswell, tycoon and "royal hero". The second of two sons, Robert was named for his grandfather and did what was expected of him; boarding school, military academy and then officer in the Great War. After his tour with the 13th Division Robert returned home to find his mother dead from illness, his brother dead from an automobile accident and his always stern and disapproving father having become more taciturn due to their passing.
Since the war Robert has been part of the families business, providing dutiful if not enthusiastic efforts. He has become a compotent businessman but lacks the drive and ambition of his father or his grandfather before him. Robert remains "unattached" if not a well sought after bachelor and spends his ample free time target shooting, playing polo and cricket and driving increasingly more powerful automobiles.

Robert is faithful to his family though with ample liquor he has no reservation noting the failings of his father or his complete assurance that money, more than any other factor, is the new path to power. Robert holds a mild disdain for the old peerage of the land and is exceptionally tight lipped about his time in the war. Some suspect that his lack of a wife may come from rumors that he still cannot sleep through the night without another dream or reminder of all that transpired in those days.

Robert is dutiful and patient. He tends towards a rakish ease of self in most settings but holds few close friends and is more brooding in his solitude save for when with a small select few. Now 40 Robert is in good shape for a man his age though the use of drink and tobacco along with aggressive sport will surely catch up to him soon.

Sir Percy Creswell, Robert's father, was an acquaintance of Walter Winston, having being "set up" through various connections for business dealings. While no strong arrangements every manifested on the business side the men were known to do favors for one another and be seen together at gathering in each others respective countries.

Ms. Winston-Rogers may come to discover that Creswell was of particular value in that his business interests reached India, Africa and the Orient via Hong Kong and as such on certain occasions Creswell facilitated the transfer or certain items of interest into the United States pursuant to Winston's interests.

Creswell was incredibly Brisitsh about the whole thing doing so under the auspices of Winston being a "fine chap" but really just liking the opportunity to gain favor and retain relationships that kept Creswell in high esteem as his methods border the less than scrupulous from time to time. Something Robert is happy to talk about when properly lubricated.

Pillars
Clara Creswell - Grandmother, widow of Robert Creswell I, Mother to Percy. Seems to share some of Robert's own acidic views of Percy. "Comrade in Arms" of the stuffy British scene.

Jeremy Abney - Former lieutenant that served under Robert. Though no longer as close as they were in the war they often meet once a month or so to drink, remember times past and otherwise catch up about the rest of the former unit. Probably Robert's only truly out and out friend.

Daniel Hobson - Employee of the Creswell's for almost Percy's entire adult life, Robert's sympathetic and almost fatherly ear. Serves as a personal manservant and runner of Percy, he has more latitude than a butler and has often been a confidant to Robert hoping to guide the man to some sense of greater purpose. His affection clearly displayed in that he is still trying.

Pillars of Sanity

1 - The "Market" - Money makes the man and man makes the money. Smith, Ford, Etc.

2 - Creswell Tenacity - Though he has issues with the methods of his father at times, Robert is proud to be a Creswell and believes in the family's ability to rise above.