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+# BACKGROUND-0003
+## Noble Younger Son
+
+Starting profile for a lesser heir with name but limited direct inheritance.
+
+Repository Path: docs/actors/BACKGROUND-0003-noble-younger-son.md
+
+## Core Profile
+- Strengths: auctoritas, ius_accessus
+- Weaknesses: disciplina, liquiditas
+- Latent Opportunity: elite introductions
+- Latent Liability: expensive expectations
+- Scenario Affinity: credit, partnerships, access deals
+- Scenario Vulnerability: hardship logistics
+
+## Starting Parameters
+- auctoritas: high
+- clientela: medium
+- liquiditas: low
+- fama: high
+- disciplina: low
+- mercatus_scientia: low
+- itineris_scientia: low
+- ius_accessus: high
+- periculum_tolerantia: medium
+- negotiatio: medium
+- litterae: high
+- officia_burden: high
+
+## Social Perception
+Well-born, watched closely, expected to succeed.
+
+## Success Condition
+Transforms inherited name into earned competence.