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South of the fork at Sefid Ruhd, Alsuriea Nahr (Speed's River) is called the Tamar River. There sits a freehold of diverse enterprises, ruled by cynical merchant lords and populated by the strangest and most ambitious folk of all nations.

It began as a mere bridge long ago, as a byproduct of a quirk of maritime law. Conventionally, countries treated the holy river as neutral territory, and any taxes in neutral waters could only be adjudicated by admiralty courts. As there was an empire falling and several wars going on at the time, these courts were kept busy hanging deserters and sheltering state privateers from legal recourse. As such, much trade was done ship-to-ship in risky maneuvers, to avoid international duties.

As an expedient measure, traders began building "towpath bridges" upon which they could set up trading stalls. A quirk of the legal code in old Armorcian considered such bridges as legally part of the sea, provided they had a particular slope, and taxes on the stone were paid. In effect, merchants were able to dodge generations of the steepest taxes in history by squatting on holy land. Eventually old Armorcia fell, and their laws lapsed. The surrounding kingdoms, not without some grumbling, grandfathered the city into their existing legal frameworks as a freehold. It soon grew into a hub of culture and commerce where the spice rangers of Zerzuran Badlands and the caravans of Rhachloa Downs and Sunsteda Bay could ply their trades.

The city is largely owned by a few wealthy businessmen, collectively known as The Tamar Towpath Cartel. They do not collect taxes, for between them they own enough of the market to maintain the city. Most of them consider taxation crass or unnatural, preferring simply to corner so much of the market that they decide their own profit margins and assume care of the city merely as a subset of their advertising. Only twice has a one-off emergency tax been levied on the town, and both occurrences were in response to extreme natural disasters. The actual defense of the city is secured as part of a series of interlocking trade agreements with neighboring countries. Anyone wanting to make war on Kurzmarch Ford would first have to dissuade their allies, who would be entitled to highly favorable terms of commerce upon your death. Some dare to speculate that these deals are crafted to maintain a certain degree of tension between rival trading partners.

It is said that this city is where Maerlyn D'Ambrosio was born, though she does not speak of it. At any event, many strange things are attributed to the town, and she would be in good company.

Merchants

1 - The Stony Croc (Hostel in the dog run) (5sp per night)  [505gp] Inn Keeper: Neba: [HGT: 4ft, 6in; WGT: 210 lbs] She is a old woman that is clean in appearance. She has curly, gray hair.  She is hot tempered but honorable. She has a great interest in fishing.  DRESSED IN: black shoes and a yellowish-green fancy dress. POSSESSIONS: small lead figurine, cherries (6.

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Ale (pint)

1sp

 

 

Beer (pint)

1sp

 

 

Brandy (pint)

1ep

 

 

Bread

6cp

 

 

Cheese

6sp

 

 

Egg, Pickled

1sp

 

 

Fish

3sp

 

 

Rum (pint)

5sp

 

 

Steak

4sp

 

 

Wine (pint)

5sp

 

 

Wine, Bottle

2gp

 

2 – Drezzezz [32gp] Dressmaker in West Tam: Xystus: [HGT: 2ft, 10in; WGT: 45 lbs] He is a young male Goblin that is ragged in appearance. He has a great interest in exotic animal meat.  DRESSED IN: a black loincloth. POSSESSIONS: handkerchief.

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Loincloth

1sp

 

 

Leather Cap

5cp

 

 

Cape

3sp

 

 

Cloak, Fur

8gp

 

 

String (50 ft)

1sp

 

 

Thread, Spool

5cp

 

3 - The Needy Axe [731gp] Blacksmith in Craftsman's Lane: Zukd: [HGT: 4ft, 8in; WGT: 153 lbs] She is an old woman with long, white hair.  She has a great interest in legends.  DRESSED IN: dark-green boots, orange hat, and a blue-green plain dress. POSSESSIONS: cork, wolfsbane (4 oz).

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Axe, Battle

5gp

 

 

Axe, Throwing

1gp

 

 

Banded Mail Armor

90gp

 

 

Bardiche

7gp

 

 

Barding, Chain

250gp

 

 

Barding, Plate

500gp

 

 

Bec De Corbin

6gp

 

 

Bill-Guisarme

6gp

 

 

Box, Iron, Large

28gp

 

 

Box, Iron, Small

9gp

 

 

Bucket, Iron

8sp

 

 

Chain Mail Armor

75gp

 

 

Daggar & Scabbard

2gp

 

 

Fauchard

3gp

 

 

Fauchard - Fork

8gp

 

 

Flail, Footman

3gp

 

 

Flail, Horseman

8gp

 

 

Fork, Military

4gp

 

 

Glaive

6gp

 

 

Glaive-Guisarme

10gp

 

 

Guisarme

5gp

 

 

Guisarme-Voulge

7gp

 

 

Halberd

9gp

 

 

Hammer

1gp

 

 

Hammer, Lucern

7gp

 

 

Helmet, Great

15gp

 

 

Helmet, Small

10gp

 

 

Javelin

10sp

 

 

Lance

6gp

 

 

Mace, Footman

8gp

 

 

Mace, Horseman

4gp

 

 

Morning Star

5gp

 

 

Partisan

10gp

 

 

Pick, Military, Footman

8gp

 

 

Pick, Military, Horseman

5gp

 

 

Pike, Awl

3gp

 

 

Plate Mail Armor

400gp

 

 

Ranseur

4gp

 

 

Ring Mail Armor

30gp

 

 

Scale Mail Armor

45gp

 

 

Scimitar

15gp

 

 

Shield, Large

15gp

 

 

Shield, Small

10gp

 

 

Spear

1gp

 

 

Spetum

3gp

 

 

Splint Mail Armor

80gp

 

 

Sword, Broad & Scabbard

10gp

 

 

Sword, Long & Scabbard

15gp

 

 

Sword, Short & Scabbard

8gp

 

 

Sword, Two-Handed & Scabbard

30gp

 

 

Trident

4gp

 

 

Voulge

2gp

 

4 - The Leaping Spider Saloon, Zerz Quarter  [650gp] Bartender: Mos: [HGT: 4ft; WGT: 100 lbs] He is a young man that is dirty in appearance. He is quite slothful. He is a collector of plants and flowers.  DRESSED IN: tan sandals, light-blue kilt, light-red robe, and a white tunic. POSSESSIONS: flask of water, cabbage, cloth sack with 2cp.

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Ale (gallon)

1ep

 

 

Ale (pint)

1sp

 

 

Beer (gallon)

4sp

 

 

Beer (pint)

1sp

 

 

Brandy (pint)

1ep

 

 

Bread

6cp

 

 

Cheese

6sp

 

 

Cider

4sp

 

 

Egg, Pickled

1sp

 

 

Fish

3sp

 

 

Grog (pint)

3sp

 

 

Mead, (pint)

5sp

 

 

Rum (pint)

5sp

 

 

Steak

4sp

 

 

Wine (pint)

5sp

 

 

Wine, Bottle

2gp

 

5 - The Fermented Harpy Potion Shoppe on the north bridge  [2,845gp] Alchemist: Ipamroz: [HGT: 8ft, 11in; WGT: 285 lbs] He is a young male Canidaur that is ragged in appearance. He is easy going but honorable. He is a fugitive from Vidugavnia, having stolen a book.  DRESSED IN: a dark-red belt with a bronze buckle, and a dark-purple shirt. POSSESSIONS: arrest warrant for "Zormapi", small pouch with flash powder, metal file.

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Alembic

4gp

 

 

Balance with Weights

10gp

 

 

Beaker

3gp

 

 

Belladonna (oz)

4sp

 

 

Bottle, Glass

3sp

 

 

Crucible

7sp

 

 

Feverfew (oz)

5cp

 

 

Flask, Glass

3sp

 

 

Funnel

4sp

 

 

Garlic

4cp

 

 

Glue (2 oz)

2gp

 

 

Hollyhock (oz)

4cp

 

 

Hourglass

4gp

 

 

Incense, Stick

1gp

 

 

Jar, Glass

5sp

 

 

Lens, Magnifying

5gp

 

 

Mortar & Pestle

2gp

 

 

Perfume (1 oz)

1gp

 

 

Pipe Tobacco

1gp

 

 

Pipe, Corncob

1cp

 

 

Rue (oz)

3sp

 

 

Sage (oz)

4cp

 

 

Tube, Glass

3sp

 

 

Tweezers

5sp

 

 

Vial, Ceramic

1gp

 

 

Vial, Crystal

4gp

 

 

Vial, Metal

3gp

 

 

Wolfsbane (oz)

8sp

 

 

Yarrow (oz)

4cp

 

6 - The Maple Nixie Carpentry [102gp] Woodworker in southwestam: Worley: [HGT: 4ft, 5in; WGT: 140 lbs] He is a mature man that is foppish in appearance. He is bald with a short, black beard and moustache.  He is a collector of weapons.  DRESSED IN: brown thigh boots, a dark-brown belt, light-gray long pants, and a black shirt. POSSESSIONS:

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Barge, Small

50gp

 

 

Barrel, Wooden

2gp

 

 

Boat, Long

150gp

 

 

Boat, River

4,000gp

 

 

Boat, Sailing

2,000gp

 

 

Boat, Small

75gp

 

 

Box, Wooden, Large

6gp

 

 

Box, Wooden, Small

1gp

 

 

Bucket, Wooden

3sp

 

 

Canoe

55gp

 

 

Cart

50gp

 

 

Cask

5sp

 

 

Chest, Wooden, Large

2gp

 

 

Chest, Wooden, Small

2ep

 

 

Raft

50gp

 

 

Shield, Small, Wooden

1gp

 

 

Wagon, Small

100gp

 

 

7 - The Impish Serpent Pawn Shoppe [2,292gp] Merchant on the southbridge: Jessica: [HGT: 6ft, 6in; WGT: 250 lbs] She is a mature woman that is imposing in appearance. She has short, gray hair.  She has a great interest in politics.  DRESSED IN: black sandals, white short pants, and a dark-purple cap. POSSESSIONS: letter from a priest, pipe tobacco, leather sack with precious stones (fiery yellow corundum - 1ea worth 474gp).

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Bedroll

2sp

 

 

Beeswax

1sp

 

 

Bell, Hand

5gp

 

 

Bell, Small

1gp

 

 

Bellows

1gp

 

 

Blanket

8sp

 

 

Block & Tackle

5gp

 

 

Bowl, Clay

5cp

 

 

Bowl, Pewter

2sp

 

 

Bowl, Silver

2gp

 

 

Bowl, Wooden

3cp

 

 

Brazier

15gp

 

 

Caltrops

1gp

 

 

Candle

1sp

 

 

Canvas (1 sq yd)

1sp

 

 

Chain, Iron, Fine (1 ft)

2gp

 

 

Chain, Iron, Heavy (1 ft)

1gp

 

 

Chain, Iron, Light (1 ft)

15sp

 

 

Chain, Iron, Medium (1 ft)

18sp

 

 

Chalk

1cp

 

 

Charcoal (10 lbs)

2gp

 

 

Climbing Peg

1sp

 

 

Crowbar

2gp

 

 

Cup, Clay

4cp

 

 

Cup, Pewter

2sp

 

 

Cup, Silver

2gp

 

 

Cup, Wooden

2cp

 

 

Dice, Ivory

2ep

 

 

Dice, Ivory (loaded)

4gp

 

 

Dye, Hair

8sp

 

 

Firewood

1cp

 

 

Fish Hook

1sp

 

 

Fishing Net (25 sq ft)

1sp

 

 

Flint & Steel

1gp

 

 

Furnace

35gp

 

 

Goblet, Crystal

4gp

 

 

Goblet, Pewter

4sp

 

 

Goblet, Silver

2gp

 

 

Grappling Hook

1gp

 

 

Hacksaw

2gp

 

 

Hairbrush

7sp

 

 

Hammer & Chisel

5sp

 

 

Iron Spikes (dozen)

1gp

 

 

Jug, Clay

1ep

 

 

Kettle, Iron

8gp

 

 

Ladder, Folding (10 ft)

5sp

 

 

Lamp, Bronze

1sp

 

 

Lantern, Bullseye

12gp

 

 

Lantern, Hooded

7gp

 

 

Manacles

15gp

 

 

Metal File

2gp

 

 

Mirror (1 sq/ft)

15gp

 

 

Mirror, Small, Silver

45gp

 

 

Mirror, Small, Steel

20gp

 

 

Oil, Lamp (pint)

1sp

 

 

Padlock with Key

6gp

 

 

Paint (1 gallon)

2gp

 

 

Paint Brush, Large

5sp

 

 

Paint Brush, Small

1gp

 

 

Pick Axe

6gp

 

 

Pillow, Feather

2sp

 

 

Plate, Clay

3cp

 

 

Plate, Pewter

2sp

 

 

Plate, Silver

2gp

 

 

Plate, Wooden

2cp

 

 

Pliers

1gp

 

 

Pole (10 ft)

2sp

 

 

Razor

1gp

 

 

Rope, Hemp (50 ft)

1gp

 

 

Rope, Silk (50 ft)

10gp

 

 

Shovel

4gp

 

 

Skillet

1gp

 

 

Soap, Bar

2gp

 

 

Spyglass

1,000gp

 

 

Stool, Folding

2gp

 

 

Tent

10gp

 

 

Thief Tools

30gp

 

 

Tinderbox

1gp

 

 

Tongs

4sp

 

 

Torch

1cp

 

 

Twine (100 ft)

8cp

 

 

Waterskin (3 pint)

1gp

 

 

Whetstone

1gp

 

 

Whistle

1gp

 

 

Whistle, Signal

8sp

 

8 - Copper Bow [1,295gp] Bowyer in Craftsman's Lane: Zarlick: [HGT: 7ft; WGT: 180 lbs] He is a young male Canidaur that is imposing in appearance. He has alopecia.  He is generally helpful and kindly.  DRESSED IN: red cloak and a white shirt. POSSESSIONS: poison antidote, thistle burrs (1 ea), an old wartime journal.

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Arrow (12)

1gp

 

 

Arrow, Silver (1)

1gp

 

 

Bow, Composite, Long

100gp

 

 

Bow, Composite, Short

75gp

 

 

Bow, Long

60gp

 

 

Bow, Short

15gp

 

 

Crossbow, Heavy

20gp

 

 

Crossbow, Light

12gp

 

 

Dart

5sp

 

 

Quarrel, Heavy (12)

2gp

 

 

Quarrel, Light (12)

1gp

 

 

Quiver (holds 12 arrows)

1gp

 

 

Quiver (holds 12 bolts)

12sp

 

 

Quiver (holds 24 arrows)

25sp

 

 

Quiver (holds 24 bolts)

3gp

 

9 - Gold Adventurer Leather Market  [1,054gp] Leatherworker in midbridge: Olon: [HGT: 9ft, 9in; WGT: 175 lbs] She is a young woman that is rough in appearance. She has short, auburn hair.  She is cheerful but hard-hearted by nature. DRESSED IN: and a green plain dress. POSSESSIONS: dead bug, sealed letter from a queen, fake gold coin, concealed pouch with precious stones (emerald - 3ea worth 333gp) and (chrysoberyl - 5ea worth 120gp).

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Backpack, Leather

2gp

 

 

Bag, Leather, Large

15cp

 

 

Bag, Leather, Medium

11cp

 

 

Bag, Leather, Small

7cp

 

 

Barding, Leather

100gp

 

 

Belt, Leather

4sp

 

 

Belt, Leather, Wide

6sp

 

 

Boots, Heavy

2gp

 

 

Boots, High, Hard

2gp

 

 

Boots, High, Soft

1gp

 

 

Boots, Low, Hard

1gp

 

 

Boots, Low, Soft

1sp

 

 

Boots, Soft

1gp

 

 

Bracer, Leather (archery)

8sp

 

 

Cap, Leather

4sp

 

 

Flask, Leather

3cp

 

 

Gloves, Leather

8sp

 

 

Leather Armor

5gp

 

 

Padded Armor

4gp

 

 

Pouch, Belt, Large

4sp

 

 

Pouch, Belt, Small

2sp

 

 

Saddle & Stirrups

10gp

 

 

Saddle Bags, Small

3gp

 

 

Satchel

1gp

 

 

Scrollcase, Leather

1gp

 

 

Sling

5sp

 

 

Sling, Bullets (12)

10sp

 

 

Strap, Leather (3 ft)

10sp

 

 

Studded Leather Armor

15gp

 

10 - Bridgetown Steeds [2,228gp] Animal Trainer in Dog Run: Ormand: [HGT: 4ft, 8in; WGT: 120 lbs] He is a mature man that is immaculate in appearance. He has short, brown hair with a short beard and moustache.  He is courteous but deceitful.  DRESSED IN: black sandals, red pants, and a light-gray formal shirt. POSSESSIONS: unsealed letter from a queen, lump of coal, copper ring (4 cp).

 

Item

             Cost

 

 

Bell, Cow

3gp

 

 

Bird Cage

5gp

 

 

Camel Pack/Riding

40gp

 

 

Chicken

3cp

 

 

Cow, Milk

7ep

 

 

Dog, Guard

25gp

 

 

Dog, Hunting

17gp

 

 

Donkey

8gp

 

 

Goat

1gp

 

 

Grain, Horse

1sp

 

 

Harness

12sp

 

 

Hawk, Large

40gp

 

 

Hawk, Small

18gp

 

 

Horse, Draft

30gp

 

 

Horse, Riding

40gp

 

 

Horse, War, Heavy

500gp

 

 

Horse, War, Light

200gp

 

 

Horse, War, Medium

350gp

 

 

Mule

18gp

 

 

Ox

15gp

 

 

Pig

3gp

 

 

Pig, Hog

4gp

 

 

Pigeon

2cp

 

 

Piglet

1gp

 

 

Pony

12gp

 

 

Reins, Bit & Bridle

2gp

 

 

Sheep

2gp

 

 

Songbird

4cp

 

 

Stabling (per day)

5sp