| Hubert Thaler | |
|---|---|
| |
| Species | Dwarf |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Politician, presidential candidate |
| Affiliation | Chevell, Center party |
| First appearance | Mentioned in Chapter 2 |
Center party presidential candidate in Chevell.
Has low support due to being a nerdy career politician with little charisma, and due to the political polarization happening in the country thanks to Arianne Delcroix's popularity being boosted by recent world events, and Venerio Serafino emerging as her counterbalance.
Famous/infamous for saying
- "Taxes are a necessary evil for a functioning society, as are all governmental institutions. They must never become the end goal."
- "[Referring to Church of Versa debate] We must remember that law exists to serve the people, and that law can never account for each and every situation. It is crucial for our survival that our laws are not being turned against us by those who seek to harm us."
- "[Referring to refugee crisis] To not let any refugees in would be inhumane. To let all of them in would invite disaster. There is a reasonable middle ground to be found between the extremes. We propose a multi-layered vetting process which... "
- "It pains me to admit it, but we cannot ignore what Jotunheim is doing. If we are unable to defend our borders, there will soon be no Chevell."
Notable
- Career politician
- Speaks softly and methodically, like a lecturer
- No children
- Wife is very ill and has been nearly comatose for the past 10 years
- Lacks charisma
Political goals
- Allow Church of Versa to operate in select locations under heavy surveillance
- Allow some refugees into Chevell
- Increase military spending in focus areas, while cutting costs elsewhere
- Cut taxes across all brackets
Generally supported by
- Middle class men and women aged 30-45