A lower noble house, the mercantile House Spencer is one of the fringe vassals of the High House Haillenarte. Developed in the Dragonsong War during a time of need, the small house has been a longtime proprietor of smaller businesses and entrepreneurships meant to help stimulate and improve the Ishgardian economy. Within the past hundred and eighty years, the family was finally able to secure a place in The Pillars, albeit upon a rather small property.Founded by Dalleaux Spencer a scant few centuries ago, House Spencer is a relatively new and comparatively small House. The Spencers made their mark as noteworthy and distinctly reliable traders during the Dragonsong War. Notable connections to other merchants in Eorzea initially helped them gain standing and then a lower title for their deeds for Ishgard, a fact that finds little favor among the older and more established Houses.When the rest of Eorzea went to war with Garlemald, the Spencers found their longtime contacts dwindling in the face of this new threat, either by loss of standing or loss of life. As their influence as merchants diminished, so too did much of their favor with the more established Houses of Ishgard. Despite this, its members continued to strive for the continued success of their family.After a series of specific events, House Spencer took several unfortunately heavy financial hits. The Lord of the House did his best to recoup the loss and find favor with Lady Luck, but her rejection saw further financial drain upon the House. Misfortune after misfortune befell the House Spencer afterwards, resulting in their subsequent fall from grace. Now an impoverished House, they are nobles in name only, and three of its members have taken this with outwardly quiet acceptance.

As a fallen house, many connections will have to be made as ones formed in the past, before its fall from activity. Conversation is welcomed to create these connections, whether they be longstanding and renewed, or potential new prospects:
_{◈ Mercantile contacts of the family are always welcome, new or old
◈ Temple Knights/Dragoons might know both or one of the sons, at varying points of their military careers
◈ Religious affiliates may see the members for Mass or remember Liam working with the church
◈ Social contacts who have known Fleur, Liam, or Elias for several years, or know of the House's downfall
◈ House Staff would have been let go, but still are open for contact with The Lady of The House}Hooks for Elias:
_{◈ A sociable member of the Temple Knights, he is amicable and open to casual conversation between other coworkers and Dragoons who have shared in the defense of Ishgard and her peoples.
◈ Yes, he has opinions about the end of the Dragonsong War. Perhaps he'll share them with you if you ask nicely.
◈ Are you a merchant or small business owner? There might be a conversation to be had if you want to gain a foothold in Ishgard.
⌺ No, you didn't see him late at night leaving that Noble House from the servant's door. Stop asking.
⌺There's no reason for him to talk about Celeste, but your concern for her race is noted.}Hooks for Liam:
_{◈ An avid bookworm, he's read an exorbitant number of books, and is always on the hunt for new ones.
◈ He's recently married, and newly worried about the married life and all its twists and turns.
◈ As an auditor for The Holy See and Ishgard's residents, he has a knack for numbers and enjoys tidy ledgers. If you need someone to consult about Ishgardian tax laws, he's knowledgeable enough to provide assistance.
⌺ Yes, his left arm and leg are made of metal. What of it?
⌺ Once a squire for a Temple Knight, he has some field experience, but best of luck getting him to talk at length about it.}