[ he smiles. he has his standards and definitely comes off as Rich a lot, but he's also easy to talk to, so maybe that moderates it a bit. ]

Technically, but it might be a different kind of noble than you have in mind. The struggle for power sounds about right, though.

In my family you have a battle royale forced upon you the year you turn twelve. Anyone who fails and is still alive after gets exiled and loses their right to the Khun name.