LOAN BANK

  Here anyone can change money or gems for a 10% fee.  The banker will also keep a person’s wealth stored safely at no charge if it is left for at least one month, otherwise there is a 10% fee.  Loans at an interest rate of 10% per month can be obtained for up to 5 gold pieces with no security deposit; over 5 gold pieces requires some item of at least twice the value of the loan.  A sign on the shop states clearly that this place is under direct protection of the keep, and there is always a man-at-arms in chain mail with long bow and sword watching the place from the tower (12)
  There is a scrawny old clerk in the place as well who typically handles transactions.  A hired mercenary in plate mail and armed with battle axe and crossbow is on guard inside the door.

Displayed for sale are the following items:

1 carved ivory tusk - price 50 g.p.
1 silver cup - price 20 g.p.
1 crystal decanter - price 45 g.p.
1 jade ring - price 250 g.p.
1 dagger with jeweled scabbard - price 600 g.p.
1 fur-trimmed cape - price 75 g.p.
3 blank vellum books - price 20 g.p. each
1 gold & silver belt - price 90 g.p.
1 set of thief’s tools - price 100 g.p.
1 iron box with secret lock - price 50 g.p.