Baron Anthas Raconi: the ambitious young lord of the city.  A quite
     capable knight and statesman (still learning the subtler arts, of
     course, but showing great promise) who would be an excellent
     leader if he actually tried to be, instead of trying to arrange
     for his political rise.  His father, Pelias, died some two years
     ago from a wasting disease; the last years of his reign were as
     weak as his health.  Anthas was hailed as a vigorous improvement,
     but hasn't proven to be all that was expected.

Lady Sharra Raconi: Anthas's wife, the youngest daughter of the queen
     of the Tenkin Isles, which lie a day's sailing west on a full
     breeze.  She has been brought up in a court, as is quite
     comfortable with intrigue and rumor.  A strong woman, although
     she would never publicly oppose her husband, she may privately
     act without his consent (though she of course would like to see
     his ambition fulfilled).  She does have slightly more interest in
     seeing that Tabolport runs smoothly, but is still often
     distracted and has little legal authority or influence herself,
     only that of her husband.