Nobility

The Panterran nobility is the upper class made up of individuals and families with the highest quality of life, usually due to their significant wealth.

Examples
Examples of nobility include:
 * Bartholomew Florentine Renee Sneiders and his inherited Ravenshire estate
 * the Elderstones, owners and namesakes of Panterra's largest and most profitable produce company, and their estate in Cambarton
 * Kurt Jenssen thanks to the success of his company Goldways, in Armaster
 * Bolgr Nordberg thanks to the success of his company Firetronics, in Armaster
 * Kaja and Wilmer Sweeney and their fortune earned through wise investments
 * Isabelle Acardi and her inherited estate in Roto

Political influence and power
While being nobility does not automatically confer political power to an individual or family, nobles will often use their wealth to influence elected politicians' decisions and policies. Some examples of this include Bartholomew in Ravenshire and his influence over the town's mayor, to the point the Ravenshire guard will be ordered to prioritize tasks for Bartholomew over other duties. Another example was Kurt Jenssen and Bolgr Nordberg in Armaster until their hold on the town was dismantled by Kika, Fan Brightgrass, Ridley Elderstone and their allies.

Not all nobles will abuse their financial power in this way, though, and not all towns will make themselves vulnerable to this type of exploitation. Gladeston's council-based political system includes a pledge by elected council members not to accept bribes from nobility or any other group, and this seems to have been successful so far: the council always prioritizes the needs of their people over the needs of any individual or special interests group.