![[PowMingPic.png]] # Pow Ming _Human Mage | [[Gilded Gallows]] | [[Grand Dame]]_ ## Summary Shrewd Shou woman who serves as the [[Grand Dame]]'s impassive banker and security chief. Used Detect Thoughts on [[Viro Magnus]] when he resisted, she ordered him thrown overboard—he turned invisible and clung to the ship's exterior. %% ## At a Glance Slender Shou woman with jet-black hair in a severe bun, wearing emerald silk robes with golden embroidery. Always wears a jade serpent brooch at her throat. Touches it when making decisions or detecting magic. ## Personality Methodical and observant. Intensely private. Absolutely loyal to [[Khaspere Drylund]]—a life-debt born from him saving her from suicide after her family was executed in Kara-Tur's political purges. Records all debts in a coded ledger. ## Quote _"Debts and favors are the only currencies that truly matter. I keep precise records of both."_ ## Background Former court mage in Kara-Tur whose family was executed in political purges. Manages both legitimate casino operations and [[Gilded Gallows]] intelligence. Works alongside the [[Velvetshadow Twins]] for security operations.