Time of Trouble(Anthro Dark Gore[possible] NSFW)

@Tearval  
“a number of noble houses these days breed obedient, halfwits, i might suggest the sparkle’s, capable but loyal, a top choice.”

@Cerebrate19  
“Hmm that would be a good choice but there in lies a slight issue since they are needed her in the capital.”  
He spun the liquid in his glass before sighing.  
“House Sparkle has the uncanny ability to become single minded on a task given, imagine one of them having control of a country with half the resources Equestia has?”

I was going to ask for this,  
Character Sheet  
Name: Piper  
Race: Pegasus  
Profession: Royal adviser  
Age: 32  
Coat: ‘Dark’ brass  
Eyes: Copper orange  
Mane/Tail: Ebony (wood)  
Notes: Somewhat cat-like in appearance; her concept is that of a cat pony, though that does not have to apply in this thread
 
 
but I think this could be a tad more interesting.  
Character Sheet  
Name: “Sprocket Spinner” or Cog Turner (Not my best name for sure)  
Race: Bat pony  
Profession: General service(not machines) and maintenance(pretty much machines) at Canterlot castle(I think there is a word for this but I cannot remember it)  
Age: 29  
Coat: Gray  
Eyes: Indigo blue  
Mane/Tail: Dark metallic blue

@Tearval  
“the alternative would be house platinum and their ties to the cold northeast.”

@HatOfDisguise  
(all good with both.
 
 
@Cerebrate19  
(srry rl shit with moving
 
“Yes but we both know they are easily manipulated.” He smiled and downed his drink “What about Blueblood?”

@Tearval  
“blueblood, swindlers, con-men by any other name… the perfect diplomats.”

@Cerebrate19
 
“Don’t forget self important. I’ll get the major paperwork started.” He smiled