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"A branch of them—possibly," conceded Douglas. "I know some titled and wealthy people who would be dumbfounded over that woman's ideas." }}
* Lord Ruthven, of course, the titular character from [[The Vampyre]].
*The Vor class had a reputation for being colorfully brutal in past generations of [[Vorkosigan Saga]]. They weren't quite as twisted as Jacksonians, just barbaric. In the time of the story they are mellowing.
* In Honor Harrington there are a number of evil aristocrats. However they are really no more likely to be evil then any other authority figure.
* In [[Belisarius Series]] there are a number of aristocrats some of whom are sadistic to the point of stupidity and others of whom are attractive enough. As this is the Middle Ages no one is to squeemish about ruthless behavior.
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* [[Final Fantasy Tactics|Lord Dycedarg Beoulve]] is a real piece of work. He {{spoiler|slowly fed poison to his father to kill him without suspicion and take hold of the Beoulve estate, orchestrated the kidnapping of Marquis Elmdore with Corpse Brigade commander Gustav to use as a bargaining chip, orders Gaffgarion to kill Ramza in cold blood, sets up a plot with Duke
* Subverted by ''[[MediEvil 2|Medi Evil 2]]'''s Lord Palethorn. He's a working class cockney who tried to buy his way into high society.
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