Looking for a Contact

[Orp Boon]

Orp has decided to look for some sort of contact for trading in Wistvale. Maybe a crime boss or a fishing lord of some sort. Someone who could give him some leads and maybe a few chores in order to get some start up cash. Once he got the capital he could start expanding.

His first stop was of course the Merchant's alley. Some of the cart vendors might let on to where they get goods from.

[jericho]

A force pushed Orp from behind on the shoulder. Jericho, having accidentally bumbed into Orp, apoligized.

I'm sorry, didnt see you there. While i have your attention, could you direct me to a general store or somewhere i can by some canvas?

[Grayell]

(Orp, if no one jumps on this I will GM. I have my thumb in a couple of pies though and thought perhaps another GM would like to jump in.)

[Orp Boon]

"You clumsy oaf!"

Orp dusts off his shoulder and gives Jericho a disapproving look.

"Well, I do happen to know where you could get some canvas. My general store is in the residential district. Down Bleak Street and left on Nevermore. Look for the half tent house. I should be back some time later today if you're interested in buying something."

Orp begins to look Jericho up and down, inspecting his clothing and manner.

[jericho]

Jericho nodded at the suggestion to wait for the cyclops at his shop.

Why dont i just stick with you, i'm not good at remembering directions. He lied

[Orp Boon]

"Fine. I am going to be browsing the Merchant's alley for a while today. You can tag along. Just do not get in my way or interrupt when I am haggling."

Orp starts walking down the crowded bazaar of vendors and deal hunters.

[jericho]

Jericho starts walking around, staying close to orp.

So what are you looking for?

[Orp Boon]

Orp continues to walk amongst the dense crowd in the alley. Peasants and paupers begin to push in from all sides as the street narrows.

"I was hoping to pry these vendors for where they get their stock from. I need a contact high up in the trading ranks to get me going in this town. These little carts,"

He waves his hand at a vendor selling pickled rabbit eyes and yarn.

"Are nothing compared to what I want to start here. I just need the right start."

[jericho]

Jericho wandered around with Orp.

So are you looking for... like... Black market stuff?

These last three words he whispered to Orp

[Grayell]

(If no other GM will jump in I will later today.)

[Orp Boon]

(Thanks grenglee)

Orp got closer to Jericho.

"I am looking for the big spenders and sources of goods. There are trade networks across the countryside with merchants and traders. What I need is a contact in that network that can get me rare and foreign goods for cheap."

The stench of the meat carts begins fill their nostrils as they round a corner. The pickings were slim and local and not too fresh. One cart had a few ribs the length of a full human arm smoking above a fire. Another cart had small fish swimming in a barrel. One man was selling a few scarab-like insects the size of a dinner-plate.

"Look at that vendors stock. Have you ever heard of those vermin around these parts? He probably got them from another trader. And that trader may have our contact into the network."

[Grayell]

(Alright gang, looks like I'm rolling this one. At this point I will let you guys parlay until you engage an NPC or act in a manner that requires interaction.)

[jericho]

Well why dont we go talk to her? She doesnt look so callous.

Jericho was pointing to the lady with the barrel with the fish in it.

[Orp Boon]

"Sure."

Orp approaches the fish lady and looks into the barrel.

"Greetings madam. What kind of fish are these?"

[Grayell]

The lady thunks the head off one of the fish with a cleaver and then puts it down, wiping her hands on her apron.

"Those are snaptrout. Just got em but 3 days ago, keep em live so they don't stink up the place worse than it already is."

She had a snappy tone of someone working, but not rude. This was her livelihood after all.