Burn

The only son of Damon Marbrand, a staunch supporter of Tywin Lannister, Addam perhaps should have felt some pressure growing up but he never did. Always unashamedly himself, he grow up bold and at times brash. Burning brightly enough that it was a wonder he never burnt out completely.

He lacked the self restraint of his father but made up for it with his infectious enthusiasm and contagious humour. He won people over easily and spent more time socialising at school than he did studying. It took a nudge from his father to apply himself and thanks to his quick mind he soon pulled his grades up.

Throughout his high school years he worked for Tywin Lannister, even though his family had no real need of the money. But his father thought it would be good for him and he knew better than to say no. It nothing hugely specific and more like an errand boy than anything else. What it did do though was give him a glimpse into The Iron Bank and he knew that at some point in his life he’d be back.

The Marbrand men had always done a stint in the armed forces and he wouldn’t be the first one to break that tradition, only bend it slightly. Instead of the army he chose the Navy and then the marines, slowly let it foster some ability to follow orders in him.

He took to it more than he thought he would, doing a tour and then another and then another. A shoulder injury put and end to his last tour and even though it’s since healed up, he decided that activity duty was no longer for him.

Reluctant to leave the Navy completely, he applied to be a drill sergeant and train the new recruits. He slipped into the role with ease and found that he almost enjoyed it more than his tours.

Being stationed near Kings Landing meant that he could finally join the Iron Bank in the way that he wanted to. He cut his hand and bandaged it with gold leaf, throwing himself into whatever job was needed.

His willingness to get involved as well as his popularity among the other members saw him rise swiftly through the ranks, gaining the role of consigliere four years ago. Since then he’s kept a careful eye on things and makes sure that everything is running smoothly.

The death of Tywin hasn’t changed much for him. Cersei is an altogether different kind of leader from her father but he’s willing to wait for her to settle into the role, helping where he can and trying to steer her in the right direction. He’s got no issue with them being the ones to strike first, supporting their latest moves even if it only brings them more enemies.

Personality

Capable and dangerous with it, he hides it all behind easy smiles and a laid back demeanour. He gives off the air of someone who only wants a good time and for the most part it’s true when he does buy into the idea that you’re only live once. He likes it when things are easy, when he doesn’t have to work for them. Revels in simple pleasures and tends to shun the luxurious, though he’ll never say no to a more expensive scotch or beer. But hidden under that carefree air, is a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to keep The Iron Bank steady. There’s never been a moment when he’s questioned where his loyalties lie and they’ve never once been shaken. The Lannisters might be flawed but in a city of criminals, who wasn’t? Even though he tends to like most people, liking them isn’t enough for him to consider hesitating if getting them out the way was what was needed for The Iron Bank. 

Something of a loose canon at times, he is unafraid to be daring or take risks when it comes to strategy. Fortune favours the bold is a phrase he’s built his life around, never shrinking from danger. He’ll always favour action over waiting things out and will never hesitate to do what needs to be done. Unafraid of both violence and of getting his own hands dirty, he’s he type of man that you want to be around and that people want to follow. He’d never order someone to do something that he wouldn’t himself and so he tends to lead by example. Rarely serious if he doesn’t have to be, he’s able to switch from being a leader to simply one of the men with ease, even if he can switch back just as swiftly. Praise is relatively easily won from him when he promises to be nothing like the father who never uttered a word of praise to him. He knows it’s what keeps people loyal and happy to follow orders and so he instils in everyone a wish to earn his approval. 

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