Adrienne Montagne is one of the most widely recognized figures in all of Ville des Marie. She and her workers are responsible for crafting the beads and decorations that flood the city during La Fête Humide, a role that has elevated her far beyond what her station might suggest. Though firmly middle class by wealth and title, she is treated with near-noble regard by both the peasantry and the aristocracy. That rare social reach is owed as much to her work as it is to her nature.
Warm, outgoing, and effortlessly charming, Adrienne has a way of making people feel like they matter the moment they step into her orbit. Over time, that genuine friendliness has become one of her greatest assets, reinforcing her place in the city’s social fabric and helping her build a comfortable, stable fortune. People do not simply buy from Adrienne - they return to her.
She runs Perles et décorations d’Adrienne, a modest shop tucked beside Le Café du Ris de Veau. The storefront may be small, but it overflows with color and texture, its shelves lined with strands of beads and festive ornamentation. It serves as both workshop and marketplace, a place where the city’s celebrations quite literally take shape in her hands.
Her inventory ranges widely. Simple strands of carved bone beads can be purchased for as little as 2 cp, while more luxurious pieces fashioned from gold, pearl, or silver command far higher prices. Home decorations are equally abundant, with costs that vary depending on their craftsmanship and visual appeal. Whether a customer seeks something humble or extravagant, Adrienne rarely fails to provide.
What few people realize is that Adrienne also deals in enchanted goods. Magical beads and amulets are available to those who know to ask, typically priced at 25 - 40% above their usual value. This allows her room to indulge in her favorite pastime - haggling. She delights in the back-and-forth of negotiation, often engaging even over the cheapest items, and if she enjoys the exchange, she may quietly add a little extra to the final deal, turning a simple purchase into a memorable encounter.
