Baron

The child of a viscount/ess and a commoner. They have the authority of a commoner but the expectations of a noble.

Ancestry
Baron/esses are the children born from the union of a viscount and a commoner, making up a large portion of the aristocracy in their own right. Due to their noble blood, they are upheld to the same standards of their noble parent.

Social Expectations
As the child of a viscount, with blood of the royal line, barons and baronesses are held to the same high standards and limitations that come with it. Some claim that their common blood gives them more breathing room within the high circles of Pa Mi, but others feel that it makes those of ‘true’ nobility look down on them behind their backs.

Rank Duties
Barons tend to become assistants to the viscounts, often their own noble parent. They must help keep the commonwealth in order and ensure that everything is working proficiently. At least, that is what their job is on paper.

In truth, barons and baronesses are expected to make up for any slack in production within their field, or act as law enforcement if they oversee more military professions. Should standards start to slip, they are the ones often to be blamed in the end, even if officially it is the viscount that gets criticized.