Once Giovvo was a canny and
sharp-witted patriarch determined to drag House Shom
out of its doldrums. Today, it seems that the love of
luxury has gotten the better of House Shom's master; the
most anyone on the outside sees of him is the curtained
palanquin he travels upon, borne by a dozen slaves.
House Shom's vast entertainments have become the
rage of Nibenay's high society, despite the fact that the
parties are costing the house a fortune. Giovvo also enjoys
gladiatorial games, and has wagered large amounts of the
family fortune on long shots. His bets are always delivered
by slaves or agents, and none of Shom's current leaders
seem overly concerned about his excesses.
Giovvo Shom was (the last time anyone
actually saw him) a vast, corpulent trader given to wearing
luxurious robes of the finest materials and swilling great
quantities of fine liquors.