Named for its location, the South Street Market is a collection of three dozen stalls and tents in an open area along South Street not far from the Militia Headquarters. Although there are signs that the location is going to be covered, work has only just begun on that project, leaving the stalls out in the open for now.
The market is one of many money-generating endeavours in Narwell for the Baron. Rent is paid weekly on the stalls and a cut of the profits also go to the Baron, who provides space and security for the merchants here. At least two guards are stationed at the market at all times.
The market contains a wide variety of goods, although the merchants and selection can vary from week to week and some are seasonal. A number of food stalls can be found here, mostly shared by local farmers who each get one day a week. The market is open during daylight hours, although some merchants have shorter hours.
A sampling of the more permanent stalls:
Gorluck's Leather (01)
Gorluck is a rather imposing, though friendly, male half-orc. He sells leather goods, including but not limited to clothing, belts, sheaths, water skins, backpacks, quivers, saddles, saddle bags, and boots.
Shippley & Sons (02)
The place to outfit your horse. Roger Shippley is a male human, tall and thin with a wiry mustache. His stall sells bits, bridles, harnesses, saddles, saddle bags, saddle blankets, riding boots and spurs, and can arrange for barding to be made for your horse. Hay and grain are also available.
Armor All (04)
A female dwarf named Hylgrid provides basic armor in her stall. Helmets, shields, leather armor, padded armor, chainmail, and studded leather armor can be found here. Armor comes in a couple of different sizes. Alterations or custom-made armor (splint, banded, plate, etc.) can be ordered here but takes 10-90 days to complete depending on specifications and type.
Assan’s Rugs (05)
The very finest in carpets and rugs, as well as tapestries, table cloths, curtains, and place mats can be found at Assan Guilford’s shop. The proprietor is a chubby male half-elf with a perpetual smile.
Blades (06)
A gruff male dwarf by the name of Timor is the proprietor of this weapons shop which carries bladed weapons. The shop features a variety of swords, axes, daggers, knives, picks, pole arms, and other points and sharp weapons. Timor also carries sheathes for his swords.
Mystic Eye (08)
An aged human female named Madame DuVair has setup shop in the market and gives palm readings, tells fortunes, deciphers portents, and can even gaze into her crystal ball to tell the future or perform a seance to communicate with those who have passed through the Veil. She also sells incense, potions, and home remedies.
Shooters (09)
A male elf named Symian runs this shop for ranged-weapon practitioners. Here you can find bows, crossbows, slings, arrows, quarrels, stones, bullets, javelins, quivers, darts, spears, and pouches.
Scout's Honor (11)
A shop for the young apprentices out there. Run by a squirrely male halfling named Filch, this stall has an eclectic mix of items that could be useful for scouting, reclaiming property, and other slightly suspect activities. Items include mirrors, rope, string, chalk, charcoal, spikes, crampons, crowbars, pitons, dice, cards, games, shims, ball bearings, candles, an assortment of daggers, oil, and garrotes. Rumor has it, Filch may have access to thieves tools and poisons as well.
Store store (12)
Mathilda Brentworth, a female human, runs this storage solution shop. The shop sells trunks, chests, boxes, cases, saddlebags, pouches, backpacks, and sacks.
Scribner's (14)
A place that is all about writing. Demetria is a female half-elf who runs this stall, which sells paper, parchment, ink, blotters, maps, cases, boxes, quills, wax, and seals.
Clothier (15)
Charles Bonneville, an older male human, sells clothing out of this stall. Although mostly cotton and wool, there are a number of leather items and a few even made of silk. Hats, coats, boots, cloaks, caps, robes, belts, girdles, trews, and other items can be found within.
Illuminaire (17)
A shop that provides light, run by Talmoth, a male human. Here you can find torches, oil, oil lamps, flint and tinder, various lanterns, and candles.
Braddock's Blunts (18)
Braddock is a surly male dwarf who sells the latest and greatest blunt instruments for bashing in the skulls and shins of your enemies. His stock includes flails, maces, mourning stars, staves, hammers, clubs, and the like.
Outdoor Outfitters (22)
Miles Fenwick, a male half-elf, has all of your camping needs. Blankets, padding, tarps, drop clothes, bedding, and tents can all be found here.
Fresh Buns (24)
A female gnome named Francisca runs this bread stall, which sells stock from a nearby bakery. Bread, rolls, pastries, and other consumables can be found here, baked fresh. The bakery itself sells wholesale to various eateries and retail to the public through a couple of stalls spread around Narwell.
Almay’s Spicerack (26)
Almay Greenleaf, a female elf, sells all manner of spices for cooking and spellwork.
Mandivar’s (30)
The place to find pottery, ceramics, glassware, and cutlery. Joser Mandivar is a rather stout male halfling who bustles around his small stand ensuring that everything is perfectly in order and all customers are helped expeditiously.
Eloise Parfumerie (31)
Run by an attractive female elf named Eloise, this stall sells perfumes, oils, soap, incense, bags of lavender, and other scented products.
Notes (34)
Vilnius Fabreau is a tall, thin male elf who sells the widest selection of musical instruments from his shop in the market. Everything from a bosun’s pipe to a harpsichord can be found here.
Talus Magus (35)
A place to acquire spell components and a variety of herbs and spices, this shop is run by a male human names Talus. The proprietor looks ancient and wears the garb of a Thaumaturgist. All varieties of herb and spices can be purchased here, as well as most reasonably common, and some uncommon spell components.
In addition to the stalls, there is a livestock pen at the south end of the market. (33) This is run by a male Orc named Chronkle and his two half-orc assistants, male Thrillix, and female Chondra. They sell farm animals (e.g. chickens, cows, goats, pigs, etc.), hunting animals (e.g. hawks and dogs), draft and riding animals (e.g. oxen, mules, donkeys, ponies, and horses), as well as songbirds and pigeons.
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Astrid wanders into the South Street market early in the day before a lot of the normal crowds arrive. She is looking for a few items that might come in handy if working in a group and she also needs to get some soap, as she is almost out.
She strolls through the stalls, looking at the merchandise, as well as always watching the crowd. She keeps an especial eye out for the two guards who patrol here day and night. The day crew are a human male named Joseph and a female half-elf named Ysgrith. She spots Joseph over by Fresh Buns but no sign of Ysgrith yet. At night, a male elf named Trilowyn and a female half-orc named Hrottle patrol the place. Sometimes they bring in others, and even an undercover snoop occasionally.
Passing Armor All, Astrid spots Ysgrith near Gorluck's Leather. It seems like there is just the pair this morning. Not a surprise as it is not usually a busy day at the market. Astrid continues walking until she comes to Eloise Parfumerie. She chats with Eloise in Elvish while she smells a few of the perfumes, wishing idly that she could afford such an indulgence. Instead, she simply purchases some soap to replenish her supply.
Astrid could probably just steal the things she needs but she tends to avoid robbing businesses, especially ones with guards that pay for protection from the Baron. Much easier to roll a few drunks or take advantage of the unwary at the gaming tables.
Continuing her rounds, she makes her way to Scout's Honor and trades a few barbs with Filch as she peruses his stock. Some charcoal or chalk could be useful, she thinks to herself. Eventually deciding chalk is probably easier to see, she takes three sticks of it. She checks out the dice but doesn't like the weight. The last thing she wants is someone claiming the dice are rigged, and dice are more about luck anyway. Instead, she takes a deck of cards and riffles through them to make sure the deck is complete and not marked. She spends about five minutes haggling with Filch just to get to standard rates and manages to get him to throw in some string for free.
Astrid puts away her purchases and meanders through the rest of the market. She likes to keep track of who is selling and what they have for sale. She is also always looking for marks who might be unknowingly willing to provide her with a night's lodging or a meal.
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