Thread:Recludam/@comment-16241899-20161211100835/@comment-16241899-20161211104015

Aristocracy, in context of this game (which uses a rather archaic definition of the word, since it reflects a society from like 200 years ago), means mostly what was in your one definition called "hereditary nobility" and/or being from an influential/rich family. For example, big names like the Boyles, the Carmines, Pendletons, what have you. The royal family of course, so yes, Jessamine and Emily. That is the aristocracy as it is recognized by society in the game.

Sokolov, a foreigner, of common birth, as influential as he may be through his genius, I doubt they would recognize him as one of them. Same goes basically for Corvo, btw.

By that definition, Breanna is def not an aristocrat, neither is Delilah (except maybe for her coup supporters).

You could argue about Granny Rags there, I will leave  that up to discussion.