Ghibelline Cardinals

Called "Moderates of the Opposition," these men are against the war while supportive of the emperor. They want to elect a pope who will end the war and, if not magically influenced, they will vote for Goffredo da Castiglione. In general, politically minded magi think that a Ghibelline pope would be harmful to the Order, as he would eventually attach the Church to the Holy Roman Emperor. The best Ghibelline would be Castiglione, who is too frail to do much harm.

Age: 69

Reputation: Loyal to Superiors 4 (Church)

Personality Traits: Weak-Willed +2

Rainiero is a cardinal deacon of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, a minor basilica located south of the Septizodium. He has lived in Rome his entire life, and desperately wants the emperor's siege to be abandoned permanently. He will capitulate to almost any imperial demand.

Age: 43

Reputation: Ambitious 4 (Church), Too Connected to His Family 4 (Church) Personality Traits: Ruthless +3

Giovanni is more interested in extending his family's influence in Rome than his personal influence in the Church, although the latter could certainly help the former. His family has been involved with a bitter feud with the Orsini family, and Giovanni is assumed to constantly be in opposition to any Orsini initiative or desire.

Age: 72

Reputation: Stubborn 4 (Church) Personality Traits: Conservative +3

Robert is the cardinal deacon of the church of Santa Eustachio, a titular church and accompanying hospital in Rome. Robert is an Englishman who has remained uninvolved in Italian politics.

Age: 65

Reputation: Pacifist 4 (Church) Personality Traits: Sycophant +3

The archpriest of the Vatican Basilica and cardinal priest of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Stefano has only slight Ghibelline sympathies. Old age has pacified his nature, and he prefers peace at almost any cost.