General Information:
Name: Constantine Chrysoloras
Nickname: Tino
Level in Society: Scholar from an exiled Byzantine noble family; not "Noble" in the Venetian sense since his family is not in the Golden Book, but they escaped the fall of Constantinople ( back in 1453)with enough money to live at a "Noble" lifestyle supplemented with teaching and other literary assignments.
Sexual Orientation: heterosexual male (tends to resent the popular assumption that Greek scholars are all "pederasts", but occasionally finds it useful for masking his interest in certain women)
Personal Information:
Age 30
Gender: Male
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks: usually has ink-stained fingers
Description: medium height, slightly stooped, long, strong hands, aquiline nose, pale complexion, full dark Greek-style beard. More muscular than scholars are expected to be and keeps in training with sword and crossbow.
Society Information:
Family: As noted above, from a Byzantine exile family of some means. They have kept their heads above water by dealing in Greek manuscripts and art, teaching Greek, composing Greek epigrams and panegyrics to order etc. as well as relying on annuities purchased with whatever treasure they escaped with originally.  His brother Giorgio (see below) is now largely supporting the family by trading in the Aegean.
Occupation: Free-lance scholar; previously served as tutor in Classical Greek to several young lords and ladies. He has a long-term interest in becoming a secretary to the Venetian government for conducting foreign correspondence.
Occupation: Free-lance scholar; has interest in becoming a secretary to the Venetian government for conducting foreign correspondence.
Political Goals: Hopes to become an official adviser on foreign policy to the new government. His great ambition is to persuade Venice to join with other powers to free Constantinople from the Turks.
Personality Details:
Personality: Usually quiet and little pedantic, but displays fiery enthusiasm for Greek culture and the liberation of Greece.
Background: Elder son of his family; his father (Marco) and mother (Maria) are still alive, but generally stay out of Venetian high society and politics. His younger brother Giorgio is a successful merchant in the Levant trade. He has no sisters.
Skills and Abilities:
Education: Tutored at home in Ancient Greek history and literature. Then studied the standard Trivium and Quadrivium at the University of Padua, culminating in a doctorate in civil and canon law.
Skills: Fluent in Neoclassical Latin and Greek, also speaks Venetian Italian, demotic Greek and Turkish. Familiar (through his brother) with current events in the eastern Mediterranean; an experienced teacher, writer and orator.
If necessary, can defend himself in a brawl, but rarely seeks fights. Can dance competently for social purposes.