Alric watched in disgust as a group of rough looking men bragged loudly about how the money would be theirs in no time as they picked up one of the vouchers that the mayor had to sign off of. Alric took one and grumbled to himself, he needed at least 2 other people to help him even get to the Misted Forest. He knew from experience that he needed a larger party if he hoped to make it back from the forest alive. More people meant a smaller cut of the reward but he'd get no reward if he was dead. With a sigh he looked around, sizing people up. He smiled to himself when he spotted the dragonborn, they were always good to have around, even if they intimidated others.

[color=00BFFF]"I could use a hero to go with me into the forest. If you're interested that is. The name's Alric Seawood."[/color] Alric held his hand out to the dragonborn, in his experience they liked being respected just as much as they enjoyed being feared.

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 The merchant's district was filled with the normal folk going about their daily errands but was also filled with new coin to spend, and so Tordek Battlehammer, one of the local blacksmith's had outdone himself in making sure his shop was stocked with all manners of arms and armor. Not just the best weapons that dwarves had to offer but the cheap stuff that the adventurer's who didn't know much would buy because it fit their budget. The mayor had required all shops give discounts to the adventurer's but Tordek didn't mind, there was more than enough profit going into his purse today.

[color=9acd32]"That will be 10 sovereigns. But,"[/color] Tordek looked around and lowered his voice like he was letting the man in on a secret. [color=9acd32]"I have a more powerful crossbow, just as compact and even lighter. For you, 25 sovereigns."[/color]