Okay, one massive data dump later has left me convinced that there's got to be a better way to do this!  Bulleted lists are a PITA to do.<br/><br/>Short version...those three things, about each of the named NPCs?  Those are all common knowledge, either directly experienced or known to you all by reputation.<br/><br/>And amusingly enough, there are two noblewomen named Niassa at this party...or will be.  A fact I did not notice until I took a better look at the NPC list.