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Service and Ambition Deck - High Ink
Service and Ambition Deck - High Ink
Desire
Basic
I miss a lot of
things, but you
have to keep
moving don’t you?
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#127
Desire
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#128
Desire
Basic
I've worked so
long for those
words, I cannot
believe I may
hear them
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#128
Desire
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#129
Desire
Basic
All life is a
series of problems
that we must try
and solve
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#129
Desire
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#130
Desire
Complex
Meaning well
is not enough
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#130
Desire
Desire
Complex, Age
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#131
Desire
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#132
Relationship
Public
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Under
One Roof
The giver and taker of
this card reside in the same
household, but in very
different spheres.
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#132
Relationship
P r i va t e
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Lovers
The giver and taker of
this card are in a romantic
relationship.
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#133
Relationship
Public
Superior &
Junior
The taker of this card is the
superior of the giver. They are
directly in charge of the giver
day to day.
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#133
Relationship
P r i va t e
Superior &
Junior
The taker of this card is the
superior of the giver. They are
directly in charge of the giver
day to day.
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#134
Relationship
Public
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Under
One Roof
The giver and taker of
this card reside in the same
household, but in very
different spheres.
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#134
Relationship
P r i va t e
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Relations
Though not in the same
immediate family, the giver
and taker of this card are
relations. One is the cousin,
half-sibling, aunt, uncle, niece,
or nephew of the other.
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#135
Relationship
Public
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Under
One Roof
The giver and taker of
this card reside in the same
household, but in very
different spheres.
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#135
Relationship
P r i va t e
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Parent
& Child
The giver of this card is the
illegitimate child of the taker.
The taker rejected their child
from birth to avoid scandal
and disrepute to their family
name. The taker has not laid
eyes on the giver since infancy,
and does not know that the
giver is their child.
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#136
Relationship
Public
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Under
One Roof
The giver and taker of
this card reside in the same
household, but in very
different spheres.
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#136
Relationship
P r i va t e
Upstairs-Dow nstairs
Best of
Friends
The giver and taker of this
card were acquainted by
chance and became fast friends
despite the odds. Now, they
exist in different spheres of
the same household. Both
know their relationship is not
appropriate to continue, yet
they still care deeply for each
other’s welfare.
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#137a
Finnegan
Footman.
Fashionable.
Bottles his softer sentiments behind a stoic
and business-like façade to ensure he fulfils
every duty of his position. His family
rely on his salary for survival.
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#137b
Finnegan
Footman.
Gentle Soul.
A foreigner, he works hard to secure his
place. Bridles his romantic nature for
the sake of his position, but seethes
with forlorn affection.
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#138a
Eori
Valet.
Immaculate.
Poised and polished, he takes great pride
in his appearance and that of his employer.
Has an easy humour unless you get
in the way of his hard work.
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#138b
Eori
Valet.
Self-absorbed.
An impeccable valet and tailor, who cannot
resist adding small touches to any garment.
Composed and hardworking, but
despises mess, dirt, and fuss.
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#139a
Anita
Cook.
Eccentric.
At times a perfectionist, at others
extravagantly creative. Generally despises
other humans, but very fond of those
who indulge her grand visions.
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#139b
Anita
Cook.
Perfectionist.
Dedicated to the most immaculate
appearance for all her dishes, she holds no
such standards for herself. Purveyor
of small treats to those she likes.
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#140a
Reginald
Butler.
Curmudgeonly.
A lifelong aide to the rich and powerful, he
understands exactly what is expected
in every situation. Takes promising
staff members under wing.
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#140b
Reginald
Butler.
Humourless.
Perfectly predicts the desires of his
employers. Nothing ruffles his decorum
and composure, except those who do
not take their position seriously.
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#141a
Serendipity
Housemaid.
Upbeat.
Determined, inventive, and optimistic, and
always has a story to tell. Sweet on one of
the footmen, and finds excuses to
spend time in their company.
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#141b
Serendipity
Nursemaid.
Imaginative.
The middle child of a large family, she is
somewhat prone to flights of fancy. An air
of naiveté follows her, a product of
her positivity and optimism.
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#142a
Abigail
Housemaid.
Genteel Manners.
The child of a beloved lady’s maid, she was
gifted a lady's education. Possesses an air
of superiority that distances her
from her fellow servants.
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#142b
Abigail
Lady’s Maid.
Aspiring.
A sought after lady’s maid, her manners
and education are unusually genteel.
Hopes to rise in the world and
help her younger siblings.
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#143a
Felicity
Gardener.
Dedicated.
Passionate and outspoken, she takes great
pride in her work. Her family served the
great house for generations, and
she knows many of its secrets.
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#143b
Felicity
Games Keeper.
Outspoken.
Fought to take over her father's position
on his retirement. Hot tempered and
a little petulant, she never backs
down from a challenge.
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#144a
Eloise
Lady’s Maid.
Devoted.
Chosen for her dedication and eye for
fashion, she is fiercely loyal to her
employer. Hungers for luxuries, but
knows they are unreachable.
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#144b
Eloise
Housemaid.
Grand dreams.
Opinionated, stubborn, and no stranger to
hard work. A romantic, she aspires to love,
wealth, or both. Handy with a needle
and always looks on point.
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#145a
Lyle
Coachman.
Ambitious.
Hungry for opportunities better than his
current position. Keeps his eyes and ears
open for information he could
turn to his advantage.
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#145b
Lyle
Coachman.
Opportunistic.
From a large farming family, he had little
choice but to enter service. Longs for more,
and will engage in shady dealings
to grow his nest egg.
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#146a
Lawrence
Stablemaster.
Even-keeled.
After helping his parents from a young
age, the stables are his second home.
Cares deeply for people and animals
that enter into his heart.
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#146b
Lawrence
Stablemaster.
Heartbroken.
Stoic and quiet, a futile romance led him
to become lost in his work. Underneath, he
cares deeply and is intensely loyal
to those he loves.
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#147a
Amelie
Housemaid.
Eager to Please.
Resituated from her last post when a
romance was suspected. Quick to smile
and laugh, she tries overly to please
to prevent another upheaval.
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#147b
Amelie
Lady’s Maid.
Playful.
Quick to smile and laugh, and to flatter
and please her employer. Infectious
enthusiasm and an eye for fashion
make her joyous company.
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#148a
Feargus
Grounds Keeper.
Wisecracker.
Comfortable and contented. His chief
delights are playing the fiddle and
lampooning the pretentious
with his caustic wit.
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#148b
Feargus
Grounds Keeper.
Well-Regarded.
Boisterous, wry, and plays a mean fiddle.
His steady nature and years of service have
granted him a life of comfort and
the good opinion of those above.
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#149a
Iddo
Footman.
Shy.
Hardworking, quiet, and tall statured. He
moved away from the city life he knew to
improve his ailing mother’s health,
and supports them both.
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#149b
Iddo
Footman.
Hardworking.
Moved from a Jewish neighbourhood in
London to seek work. Wants to belong,
but is oft reminded he is an outsider,
and so keeps his guard up.
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#150a
Lilie
Housemaid.
Caring.
Well-natured and careful in her taste
and duties. Warm and loyal,
she fiercely defends the people
she cares most about.
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#150b
Lilie
Lady’s Maid.
Daydreamer.
Enamoured with the beautiful things
in life, and yearns for love and romance.
Enjoys gossip over tea, but would
never spill her lady's secrets.
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#151a
Agnes
Housekeeper.
Secretkeeper.
Observes the silly goings on of the
household with a heavy dose
of judgement. Can handle anything
except dinner running late.
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#151b
Agnes
Housekeeper.
Merciless.
A perfectionist who understands the value
of keeping up appearances. So vital to
the manor she can even speak out of
turn without compunction.
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#152
Court Desire
Basic
I do not fear
an army of
dragons led by
a sheep, but an
army of sheep
led by a dragon
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#152
Court Desire
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#153
Court Desire
Basic
No amount of
money, magic,
or manpower can
match the strength
of unity of purpose
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#153
Court Desire
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#154
Desire
Basic
O, see not ye
yon narrow road,
so thick beset with
thorns and briers?
That is the path of
righteousness
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#154
Desire
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#155
Desire
Basic
For ye must
serve me seven
years, through
weal or woe as
may chance to be
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Desire
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#156
Desire
Complex
For ye must
serve me seven
years, through
weal or woe as
may chance to be
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#156
Desire
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#157
Desire
Basic
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#157
Desire
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#158
Desire
Basic
O, see not ye
yon narrow road,
so thick beset with
thorns and briers?
That is the path of
righteousness
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#158
Desire
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#159
Relationship
Public
Former Friend
The giver and the taker were
once friends, though they seem
to have drifted apart.
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#159
Relationship
P r i va t e
Soulsharers
Unwilling
The giver and taker were once
such intimate friends that they
took the oath of soulsharers to
bind their fates together. But
now, their love has soured and
turned to disgust. Despite their
change in feelings, oaths once
given cannot be undone. Both
sense what the other is feeling
and can hear the other in their
mind, even if they don't want to.
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#160
Relationship
Public
Sworn in
Service
The giver has sworn
themselves in service to the
taker some time ago.
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#160
Relationship
P r i va t e
Sworn in
Service
The giver has sworn themselves
in service to the taker some
time ago, in return for a
great boon. Decide together
the nature of this boon.
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#161
Relationship
Public
Promise
Breaker
The giver broke a promise of
great importance to the taker.
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#161
Relationship
P r i va t e
Promise
Breaker
The giver broke a promise of
great importance to the taker.
Decide together what the
promise was, and use the Table
of Magics to determine the
effects of its breaking.
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#162
Desire
Basic
I do not advise
you to marry for
love alone: there
are many, many
other things to be
considered
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#162
Desire
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#163
Desire
Basic
They're more
myself than I am.
Whatever our
souls are made of,
theirs and mine
are the same
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#163
Desire
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#164
Desire
Basic
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#164
Desire
Create a parent as a
mandatory connection.
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#165
Desire
Basic
I have dreamt
in my life,
dreams that
have stayed with
me ever after
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#165
Desire
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#166
Desire
Complex
They're more
myself than I am.
Whatever our
souls are made of,
theirs and mine
are the same
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#166
Desire
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#167
Desire
Basic
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#167
Desire
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#168
Desire
Basic
I do not advise
you to marry for
love alone: there
are many, many
other things to be
considered
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#168
Desire
Prove yourself to
your new family.
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#169
Relationship
Public
Acquaintances
The giver and taker of this
card have met on occassion
about town.
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#169
Relationship
P r i va t e
Child &
Parent
The taker of this card is the
illegitimate child of the giver.
The giver rejected their child
from birth to avoid scandal
and disrepute to their family
name. Decide together if
the child is aware of their
true parentage.
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#170
Desire
Basic
One’s own
troubles sharpen
one’s eyes
sometimes
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#170
Desire
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#171
Desire
Basic
Murder has
made you
practically one of
the family
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#171
Desire
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#172
Desire
Basic
He laughs
best who laughs
at the end
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#172
Desire
Public Knowledge:
You’re the black sheep of the
family, and have been much
looked down upon.
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#173
Desire
Basic
He laughs
best who laughs
at the end
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#173
Desire
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#174
Desire
Basic
One’s own
troubles sharpen
one’s eyes
sometimes
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#174
Desire
Public Knowledge:
You are estranged
from the family.
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#175a
Lady Susan
Smooth Talking.
Lady Detective.
An accomplished and notorious detective,
she's cracked many cases and many hearts.
Her reputation precedes her, as does
her large upfront payment.
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#175b
Lady Susan
Discerning.
Lady Detective.
An accomplished and notorious lady
detective, she's seen it all. Perceptive and
knowing, her cosy air lulls others
into betraying their secrets.
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#176a
Andi
Impeccably Connected.
Widow.
Frail in body and cannot walk, but
indomitable in courage. Her
discerning eyes leave no rumour
or scandal in mystery.
#176b
Andi
R azor Wit.
New Money.
A natural problem solver, she keeps a vast
and dangerous library of correspondence
from her years of conversing with
society's most influential.
#177a
Horton
Gambler.
Ill-Repute.
Affable but sullen, he returned to live with
his aunt after excessive losses in London’s
gambling hells. Longs to reconnect
with his childhood friends.
#177b
Horton
Affable.
Ill-Repute.
Considerably in debt, he spends his days
morosely contemplating what to do with
his future. Longs for acceptance
by those he loves.
#178a
Victoria
Icy.
Manipulative.
Engaged against her family’s wishes, she
lost her sweetheart at sea before their union.
Now she views love and marriage
as merely a means to an end.
#178b
Victoria
Heartbroken.
Sarcastic.
After losing the love of her life at sea, she
hardened her heart. Believes love is both
dangerous and useless, but secretly
hopes her own heart mends.
#179a
Ander
Ander
Naval Captain.
Prominent Family.
An accomplished strategist, most at home
at sea. Gallant but quiet, he detests cravats
and struggles to navigate the social
expectations of a gentleman.
#180a
Vitas
Fashionable.
Enigmatic.
Charismatic and spontaneous, he uses his
significant fortune to fund endeavours
that pique his interest. Little is
known about his past.
#180b
Vitas
A ltruistic.
A dventurous.
Generous and charismatic, he uses his
wealth to help those in need. An excellent
conversationalist, it can be difficult
to tell his true feelings.
#181a
Lisa
Spitfire.
Peerage Family.
Bored of needlework, she often sneaks off to
watch sport on the village green—where
she is easily identified by her loud
yelling and talent for insults.
#181b
Lisa
Spitfire.
Aspiring Writer.
The daughter of a Scottish laird, she has
little interest in embroidery or matrimony.
Her parents encourage her writing
as a cure for her wild nature.
#182a
Hastings
Retired Colonel.
Avid Hunter.
Bumbling and gruff, he secretly desires
the best for those around him. Continually
astounded when others choose not
to take his frequent advice.
#182b
Hastings
Otto
Surgeon.
Kindly Eccentric.
Laconic, introverted, and prone to flights
of fancy. His caring nature extends to
humans and animals alike,
most especially bees.
#183b
Otto
Surgeon.
Fading Fortunes.
Prefers to learn, dream, and take in the
outdoors than deal with company. Retired
from a military career, his family
fortune has sadly been spent.
#184a
David
Passionate.
Professor.
Deeply passionate and invested in his
students. His monetary prospects are sadly
eroded by his poor financial acumen
and avid book collecting habit.
#184b
David
Excitable.
Professor.
Well liked but absent minded. He tends to
miss social cues, especially when deep in
conversation. An aspiring writer, he
never parts from his notebook.
#185a
Alexander
Peerage.
Sport Obsessed.
Open and honest, he sincerely attempts to
please everybody he encounters.
His attention span is as short as
his inheritance is large.
#185b
Alexander
University Student.
Sport Obsessed.
Dapper, attractive, and prone to smiling,
he is often the centre of attention at parties.
A congenial dreamer, he is afraid to
disappoint those around him.
#186a
Malena
Connoisseur of Gossip.
Significant Dowry.
Bold and perceptive, she deftly captures
the ears of the influential. Her kind heart
conflicts with her ambitious nature
and calculating mind.
#186b
Malena
Eternal Schemer.
Far-Reaching.
Clever, curious, sociable, and a collector of
influential friends. Skilled at nudging
the bounds of propriety to secure
her own advantage.
#187a
Meri
Exceedingly Confident.
New Money.
Energetic, vivacious, and enjoys all the
extravagances of wealth. The daughter of
a shipping magnate, she organises the
world around her as she sees fit.
#187b
Meri
Eva
Eva
William
Congenial.
Rural Gentry.
Practical and down to earth in business
and friendship, but daring in fashion.
Kindly and hospitable, he dislikes
talk, especially about himself.
#189b
William
Cheerful.
Extensive Landholdings.
Pleasant but withdrawn, his full attention is
reserved for contemplation of improvements
to both his estate and the comforts of
his favourite reading room.
#190a
Lee
Wealthy Merchant.
Artfully Discreet.
A consummate businessman who seems
to have a hand in every possible deal.
His smile reveals a warm affection,
or masks a deep disdain.
#190b
Lee
Textile Merchant.
Opportunistic.
Securing his family’s wealth, he expects his
children see to its prestige. While sworn
to refrain from the stain of trade,
he can never resist a deal.
#191a
Harrison
Youngest Child.
Disaffected.
Intelligent and distractible. After years
of enjoying idleness, he is now forlornly
looking to devote himself to a career
or a person of means.
#191b
Harrison
Youngest Child.
Inventive.
Still living in the shadow of his siblings.
Distractible and offhand from possessing
too much intelligence with too
little application for it.
#192a
Florentia
Florentia
Patricia
Famous Barrister.
Unshakable.
Practical and impatient in court, but gentle
and devoted to those she loves. Has a quick
answer for any question, even if
some are mere conjecture.
#193b
Patricia
Infamous Barrister.
Merciless.
A natural showman, her commanding aura
keeps her in high demand. She cannot
resist the last retort, regardless of
the wisdom of doing so.
#194a
Harriet
Charmingly Awkward.
Master Burglar.
“The Starling”, she leaves carvings of her
namesake at the site of her crimes. Stole
her way into the gentry, but lacks
the refinement of her station.
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#194b
Harriet
Master Thief.
Eclectic Tastes.
Quirky and jovial, she stands out in genteel
society despite her wealth. An opportunist,
she devotedly logs her thoughts
and plans in her journal.
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#195a
Eloise
Eloise
Charismatic.
Masked Outlaw.
Born to a dull noble family, her midnight
antics are matters of pride, not wealth.
A compulsive storyteller, she is rarely
concerned with the truth.
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#196a
Lincoln
Argumentative.
Suspicious Wealth.
A well-travelled merchant trading in rare
artefacts and teas. While he claims to have
made his own fortune, the real source
of his wealth is unknown.
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#196b
Lincoln
Merlyn
Spontaneous.
Betrothed.
Sociable, eloquent, and currently studying
at the College of Wizardry. Betrothed
since birth to a gentleman from a
renowned wizarding family.
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#197b
Merlyn
Social Butterfly.
Magically Talented.
A gifted wizard, she relishes the chance
to make an impression. Longs to find
a match of affection before her
mother arranges one for her.
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#198a
Carmen
Forthright.
Arcane Summoner.
Born abroad and educated in England, yet
still viewed by many as an outsider. Her
powerful magics secured a wary
entry to fashionable society.
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#198b
Carmen
Incessantly Curious.
Arcane Summoner.
The epitome of new money, her eccentric
dress and tall height intimidate the
narrow-minded. Relishes company,
but keeps her heart shielded.
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#199a
Mylinn
Benefactress.
Fae.
A mysterious trendsetter, her fae gifts bend
many to her will. While others see her
gracious charm, look closely and you
may catch her glamour slip.
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#199b
Mylinn
Widow.
Wealthy Peeress.
Little is known about her past, yet many
hang on her every word. A generous
patron, she favours those with
grand ambitions of greatness.
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#200a
Aayizah
Aayizah
Were-Cobra.
Forked Tongued.
Difficult to read, she seems cold blooded
until you’ve earned her trust. Guards her
inner circle, but never shares plans
until they are in motion.
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