Spera

Spera was a cardinal in the Roman catholic Churgch. He served as the Secretary of State.

Spera was Sicilian, dark haired, and complexioned. He was young for such an esteemed position, at fifty years old.

He had met Monsignor Vernoa and his neice and told them about someone who had survived the attack on the cathedral.

Career
Spera worked for the intelligence service of the Vatican City for numerous years. He serves as the Secetary of State and as a cardinal. This puts him in a powerful position. He is privy to many things in the world, and sees things.

In Map of Bones, he had misgivings of recent activity of the Guild. He had contacted the Guild and hired Seichan to help combat the growing influence of the shadowy organiztion. He was able to help Monk and team. He is a member of the Thomas Church, who has been trying to stop the Court in secret.

Personality
He is a kind man who seeks to protect the greater good. He had misgivings of the Dragon Court and is helpful to those he appreciates. Spera is a rather diligent person who knows when to use things efficiently. He wears two rings: one for his position as cardinal and one as his position as Secretary of State for the Vatican.