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--- consolidated:finaroka:whos_who_finaroka [2025/09/06 11:03] – [Lady Vanta Caratan] johnb
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+===== Regional =====
 ==== Lady Tara Bridanda Shay ====
-Lady Tara Briganda-Shay, is Lady Portia’s niece (although they call themselves Cousins) and is seen as heir to the throne of Galinia, and like her cousin, she is recognised as a member of the Royal Houses of Shay and Briganda. However, her bloodline is, perhaps, even more impressive, as her mother is a distant relative of the King of Stilan. Not close enough to be considered royal, but certainly part of that heritage. Lady Tara grew up in Angasa, and visited Porter’s Bar to meet the Shay side of her family, before travelling widely. Her travels included a year studying at the Jekleal College of Performing Arts (where she met Lord Ramsin) before helping with the ‘clearances’ in Galinia. Lady Tara is in her late twenties but has been appointed as Governor of Finaroka. While that may seem young for the post, she has a knack of talking people round and making small compromises, when she needs to get things done. (Bard 4, Adept 1)
+Lady Tara [[library:families#tara_briganda-shay|Briganda-Shay]], is recognised as a member of the Royal Houses of Shay and Briganda and is a distant relative of the King of Stilan.  Still in her mid-twenties, and good-looking, she is a competent leader, and has a knack of talking people round when she needs to get things done.   However, she is flexible and can reach a compromise when she needs to.  Moreover, she is supportive on Venture Companies, that are actively doing things to extend her domain, or add to her security, but once a Venture Company slows down, and starts to live off of its achievements, she treats them like any other business.
+She can normally be found at her residence in Finaroka Town, but her influence is felt across the region.
+Scuttlebut:  She had a 'dalliance' with Lord Ramsin of Jekleal, while she was a student at the College of Performing Arts in Jekleal.
 ==== Commodore Patch Yarboro ====
 From a minor family with a long history of service in the Imperial Navy, she is in command of the Naval presence in the region.  She is the first of her line to take command of a squadron, although the naval presence has been reduced significantly.  Along with the Governor, she has taken to issuing ‘Letters of Marque’ to privateers, to help bolster her small force.  She suspects this will be her lot for life -  but it is a promotion and there will be a reasonable pension at the end of it.  She often appears frustrated by her lot, but tries to be helpful and does her job to the best of her ability.
-Residence: Finaroka Naval Base. (Note:  her ‘proper’ Naval rank is Commander, Commodore is an appointment as head of a naval squadron.  She is, perhaps, the most junior squadron commander in the Imperial Navy)
+She can normally be found at her residence in Finaroka Naval Base, but her influence is felt across the region. (Note:  her ‘proper’ Naval rank is Commander, Commodore is an appointment as head of a naval squadron.  She is, perhaps, the most junior squadron commander in the Imperial Navy)
 Scuttlebutt: ‘Patch’ Yarboro was becoming a bit of an embarrassment.  As commander first of a sloop-of-war, then a frigate she carried out daring raids and became a bit of a cult hero.  Unfortunately, the raids were often done without orders or, in some cases, against the standing orders for her squadron.  She had become a popular naval officer (with the politicians), with a habit of embarrassing her commanders.  This post gets her out of the way.
+==== Lieutenant Crosby ====
+Commands the //IS Jaguar//, an Imperial Light Galley, and is a career officer in the Imperial Navy. He has five years service as a deck officer, mainly on large galleys, and this is his first permanent command. Regarded as both professional and fairly academic, he hopes this post is as a stepping stone in his career, rather than its culmination.  He hasn't seen much action, but hopes to be able to win a decisive victory or two - which he hopes will impress Commander Yarboro, and help him achieve promotion.
+Based at the Naval Base in Finaroka Town, his ship patrols the waters around Finaroka Island, and can can can (occasionally) be found further afield.
+==== Lieutenant Simpson ====
+Commands the //The Broken Sabre//, a Military Privateer.  Neither he nor his first officer have a ‘military’ feeling about them. This is Lieutenant Simpson’s first command, his previous experience was as a watch officer on a privateer vessel, working out of the Razardi Isles.  His First Officer, a charismatic female 1/2 elf, is reputed to be his lover.
+Based at the Naval Base in Finaroka Town, his ship patrols the deeper waters and can often be found sailing between the different  settlements that make up the colony of Finaroka  (Finaroka Town, Croston and Ozgryn)
+===== Finaroka Town =====
 ==== Justicar Everard Oldbuck ====
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 Lady Christiana, Imperial Visbaroness (Late middle age, F, Human ) is an ex Imperial Administrator, who served 20 years as an advisor to various government officials.  She lives in a small mansion in Finaroka, and can arrange loans for people. Lady Christiana is rarely seen outside of her home, and always travels door to door by carriage.  If you wish to take a loan, you send a written request and you receive in invitation to visit.  Often to take tea …
 Description: A tremendous woman, both in size and personality, the Visbaronetess’ eyes show the passage of years that her alabaster skin and traditionally thick makeup conceal.  Lady Christiana is rarely seen without the full trapping of nobility - expensive clothes and jewellery.  She often wears a tiara when meeting people.
+==== Lady Vanta Caratan ====
+Vanta Caratan – (Human, F)  manages [[library:families#house_caratan|House Caratan's]] interests in Finaroka.   She specialises in the creation and supply of magical items of all sorts, including scrolls, potions, wands and wondrous items.  Other items can often be enchanted, if requested, although they might not be supplied immediately.  She lives and works from a secure mansion in the commercial district.
+==== Sir Simmik Elrona ====
+Sir Simnik Elrona  (M, ½Elf) This well-dressed aristocrat carries himself with poise, and his eyes seem to catalogue everything he observes. Originally from somewhere in the Tannery States, he made his fortune renting out housing to those who need it.  Simnik is short of stature with a wiry build, he has long dark hair and a pale complexion.  He is always well-dressed, normally in dark courtier clothes, and specialises in the lower end of the property market.
+Scuttlebut:  Some important people in the Tannery States would like to talk to him, about some land he sold them - that he didn't own.
+===== Croston =====
 ==== Sir Tyr Corlian ====
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 ==== Jade Shay ====
-Jade Shay, (F, 1/2Elf) is a sorceror, who lives in Croston, Finaroka.  She is a member of Goldendawn (the original Venture Company who established Croston) and a (distant) cousin to The Governor. She owns property in Croston, and makes her living by enchanting weapons and armour, and making minor wondrous items.  She is not considered to be a 'Royal'  member of House Shay. (Sorceror-6)
+Jade [[library:families#the_house_of_shay|Shay]], (F, 1/2Elf) is a sorcerer, who lives in Croston, Finaroka.  She is a member of Golden Dawn (the original Venture Company who established Croston) and a (distant) cousin to The Governor. She owns property in Croston, and makes her living by enchanting weapons and armour, and making minor wondrous items.  She is not considered to be a 'Royal'  member of House Shay. (Sorceror-6)
 ==== Scun Kenyr ====
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-==== Lady Vanta Caratan ====
-Vanta Caratan – (Human, F)  manages [[library:families#house_caratan|House Caratan's]] interests in Finaroka.   She specialises in the creation and supply of magical items of all sorts, including scrolls, potions, wands and wondrous items.  Other items can often be enchanted, if requested, although they might not be supplied immediately.  She lives and works from a secure mansion in the commercial district.
-==== Sir Simmik Elrona ====
-Sir Simnik Elrona  (M, ½Elf) This well-dressed aristocrat carries himself with poise, and his eyes seem to catalogue everything he observes. Originally from the East of Telida, he made his fortune renting out housing to those who need it.  He specialises in the lower end of the property market.
-Description:  Short of stature and wirily built, Simnik has long dark hair and a pale complexion.  He is always well-dressed, normally in dark courtier clothes.
-==== Lieutenant Crosby ====
-Commands the //IS Jaguar//, an Imperial Light Galley, and is a career officer in the Imperial Navy. He has five years service as a deck officer, mainly on large galleys, and this is his first permanent command. Regarded as both professional and fairly academic, he hopes this post is as a stepping stone in his career, rather than its culmination.  He hasn't seen much action, but hopes to be able to win a decisive victory or two - which he hopes will impress Commander Yarboro, and help him achieve promotion.
-==== Lieutenant Simpson ====
-Commands the //The Broken Sabre//, a Military Privateer.  Neither he nor his first officer have a ‘military’ feeling about them. This is Lieutenant Simpson’s first command, his previous experience was as a watch officer on a privateer vessel, working out of the Razardi Isles.  His First Officer, a charismatic female 1/2 elf, is reputed to be his lover.