### Jonathan Ferguson
**Name:** Jonathan Ferguson
**Role:** Councilor of the Alfan Confederation
**Party:** Party of the Rose
**Origin:** Merchant, not noble
#### Family Background and Wealth
**Trading Company:** Jonathan Ferguson is the owner of a trading company that has a near-monopoly on Malaspina ceramics, known for their beauty and quality. This business made the Ferguson family immensely wealthy.
**Properties:** The Fergusons own numerous palaces and shops throughout the Alfan Confederacy, extending their commercial influence on a vast scale.
#### Personal characteristics
** Temperament: ** Jonathan has a personality prone to anger and tends not to control his words when he is angry. This character trait led him to threaten Councilor Enrico Riccetti with death during a Council session, due to the relationship between his daughter Eleanor and Riccetti's son.
** Businessman: ** Jonathan is a shrewd and ruthless businessman, famous for his maneuvers both on and off the Council. This behavior earned him many enemies and friction with numerous exponents of the economic and political world of the Confederation.
#### Family Life
**Wife:** Rose Ferguson, a fervent collector of art objects. Her collection is one of the most prestigious in the Confederacy, and many rare and expensive pieces adorn the Ferguson residence.
**Daughter:** Eleanor Ferguson, considered one of Shan's most beautiful debutantes. Eleanor has demonstrated remarkable skill in coordinating the family's ships to maximize trading profits, making her a highly sought after match among the city's young bachelors.
#### Political and Social Relations
**Enrico Riccetti:** The hostile relationship with Enrico Riccetti, councilor of the Giglio Party, is well known. The rivalry is further fueled by the relationship between Eleanor and Riccetti's son, Filippo.
**Confederation Council:** Jonathan is known for his frequent and heated discussions during Council sessions. His influence and temperament make him a polarizing figure within Alfan politics.
#### Residence
**Mansion Description:** The Ferguson residence in Shan is more like a fortress than a mansion. Surrounded by a high stone wall, the residence provides privacy and security to the family. The sturdy architecture reflects the protective and isolated nature of the family.
**Garden and Animals:** The residence's garden is home to a variety of colorful animals and birds, cared for with dedication by Rose Ferguson.
#### Personal Passions
**Flying Vehicle Racing:** Jonathan is a big fan of flying vehicle racing. He is the sponsor and owner of a team of drivers and navigators who compete on international circuits. This passion not only satisfies his desire for competition but also serves as a vehicle to promote his image and business.
**Bianco di Rivalta:** Jonathan is famous for producing a rare wine called "Bianco di Rivalta". This wine is highly regarded and distributed throughout Valenor, further contributing to the wealth and reputation of the Ferguson family.
### Additional Details and Curiosities
**Political Influence:** Jonathan's position on the Confederation Council and his network of business and political contacts make him a figure of great power and influence.
**Gossip and Scandals:** The relationship between Eleanor and Filippo Riccetti is a topic of great interest in Shan's social circles. Jonathan's threats and outbursts of anger are often the subject of gossip.
**Business Strategies:** Jonathan is known for his aggressive business strategies, which often include purchasing and merging small companies to consolidate his business empire.
Jonathan Ferguson represents a complex and dynamic figure in Alfan's politics and economics. His wealth, derived from trade and the production of ceramics, combined with his temperament and passions, makes him one of the most interesting and controversial characters of the Confederacy.
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