Tradegate, a much visited port, out of the three kingdoms this port gets the most traffic and it's not a surprising fact. It is only the most neutral port in Bytopia, mostly thanks to its closeness to the capital Cania (only three days on foot) as such Tradegate is a place that is often visited by diplomats and high class merchants. Some call this town "The Twin Paradises" an ironic name to say the least. The reason it's called this is do to the fact that the town is split into two sides, Arborea on the north side and Acheron on the south side. However they don't get violent with each other thanks to the queens guards that are there. The most famous landmark in Tradgate would be the fountain in the town square which takes the shape a a statue of a Kraken with her arms spread out and her face lifted upwards in an expression of serenity. From the tips of her tentacles flow water into the fountains basin. This day was one of the more better days, the sun was out, the children were playing together (human and monster), the bustle of the market is at a nice buzz, and the last incident involving a monster was a week ago. In short it was a good day. So no one saw coming what was going to happen next.
Topaz: Your time in the city has been a good one. Through your skill as a blacksmith, and a good chunk of luck, you work with the best black smith in town. Perrin Aybara is his name and he is very good at being a blacksmith, to the point you think that he must have dwarf blood in him. Standing head and shoulders taller then most people, his hair is sandy brown with a matching beard and he seems to be made of solid muscle. Working in the forge suits him well and the group of women that stand out side the shop giggling and whispering to each other seem to think so to. Ever since you've met him they have been there and when you started working with him they gave you the dirtiest of looks but they've seem to of stopped that. Not that they have to fear you stealing him, every flirt seems to fall on deaf ears or go over his head. Anyway one day you were tending the front of the shop while Perrin was working in the back when a man walks in. He is clad in red armor with no symbols to link him with any group and he is armed with four swords, one on each hip and two crisscrossed on his back. He nods to you and speaks in a rough voice.
"Hello, I'd like to see if I can get a repair or a new sword." He unsheathes one of the swords on his back. You see that it's worn and has a few nicks in it.
Rick: You have only been in town for a few days. While you have not been able to find work so far but that doesn't mean you can't stop and smell the flowers ever so often. As of today you are enjoying lunch near the town square when you see an odd sight. You see a man standing in a large dark blue robe. The robe looks heaver than what most people would be comfortable in, it covers his hands but you can see his some of his face which is an unhealthy pale hue, he has red hair and his eyes are hidden behind a strap of black cloth talking to a boy around the age of 15. The boy is clothed in boots made of fine leather dyed black that goes up to his mid-calf, black clothes trimmed with gold that's maybe made of silk? You don't know after all you never had an eye for fashion but it looks rich. The oddest feature about him though is his hair, it goes down to his knees and is spread out like a fan but that's not the odd thing about it, it's not touching his back or moving like normal hair in fact it almost looks like it moves like a tentacle would. The movements however are so slight that if you were just giving him a once over you would of missed it. They seem to be having a quiet argument and looking around as if they are expecting someone. They seem to be impatient.
Soleil: It's another lovely day in your life. While there haven't been a lot of customers it has been steady buisness with quite a few regulars coming in for a chat. The other side of your job has been quiet lately. However even when your mind goes to the worst case scenarios you remember that your 'helpers' assure that nothing is wrong and everything is okay. As you are think about things during a lull in work when someone enters the shop. She looked like a lizardman however instead of the normal green scales hers are bone white in color. She walks around the store looking at all the wears, picking some of them up and looking at the item from all angles before putting it back down and moving to another part of the store. She looks very confused and keeps looking over her shoulder.
Lucille/Lucia: Your handlers have sent you to the town of Tradegate as a small reward for your hard work. Well it's not like you just be sitting on your ass but work in Tradegate is far easier than some of the other towns around. You even get to stay in a prepaid room at an inn that always hosts at least one member of the Heartless, The Angel of Mercy. A part of you can't help but wonder if the name was meant to be ironic. During your stay you over hear about the last major incident that happened over a week ago. It involved a man, a drunk manticore and a patrol of the Heartless. One does not have to think hard to imagine the out come to that. Now you are on light duty, for you at least, by doing patrols around the north side of town. During your patrol you find your self at the town square. (You see the same two as Rick)
Nyarlathotep: You have managed to get all the way to Bytopia. It was a hard journey but it has been worth it, after all no one has treated you like the the nobles did. You now find yourself in a place people call Tradegate and you're staying in the south side, which reminds you of Acheron. At least the way the males are treated are the same however everyone leaves you alone due to your height. As you are walking around the south side of the city you hear someone behind you.
"My aren't you an interesting creature." Turning around you see a dragon with some odd features. Her scales are a lovely emerald shade of green, she has a crest that starts above her eyes and goes up to her head and down her back. She also lacks horns of any kind instead has spiked plates running down the side of her neck and covering where her ears should be. She walks around you looking at every part of your body, she stops at one point to poke at the heads at our side. "So what are you?" She looks up to your eyes. She doesn't ask in a mean way more like she's curious about you.
Topaz: Your time in the city has been a good one. Through your skill as a blacksmith, and a good chunk of luck, you work with the best black smith in town. Perrin Aybara is his name and he is very good at being a blacksmith, to the point you think that he must have dwarf blood in him. Standing head and shoulders taller then most people, his hair is sandy brown with a matching beard and he seems to be made of solid muscle. Working in the forge suits him well and the group of women that stand out side the shop giggling and whispering to each other seem to think so to. Ever since you've met him they have been there and when you started working with him they gave you the dirtiest of looks but they've seem to of stopped that. Not that they have to fear you stealing him, every flirt seems to fall on deaf ears or go over his head. Anyway one day you were tending the front of the shop while Perrin was working in the back when a man walks in. He is clad in red armor with no symbols to link him with any group and he is armed with four swords, one on each hip and two crisscrossed on his back. He nods to you and speaks in a rough voice.
"Hello, I'd like to see if I can get a repair or a new sword." He unsheathes one of the swords on his back. You see that it's worn and has a few nicks in it.
Rick: You have only been in town for a few days. While you have not been able to find work so far but that doesn't mean you can't stop and smell the flowers ever so often. As of today you are enjoying lunch near the town square when you see an odd sight. You see a man standing in a large dark blue robe. The robe looks heaver than what most people would be comfortable in, it covers his hands but you can see his some of his face which is an unhealthy pale hue, he has red hair and his eyes are hidden behind a strap of black cloth talking to a boy around the age of 15. The boy is clothed in boots made of fine leather dyed black that goes up to his mid-calf, black clothes trimmed with gold that's maybe made of silk? You don't know after all you never had an eye for fashion but it looks rich. The oddest feature about him though is his hair, it goes down to his knees and is spread out like a fan but that's not the odd thing about it, it's not touching his back or moving like normal hair in fact it almost looks like it moves like a tentacle would. The movements however are so slight that if you were just giving him a once over you would of missed it. They seem to be having a quiet argument and looking around as if they are expecting someone. They seem to be impatient.
Soleil: It's another lovely day in your life. While there haven't been a lot of customers it has been steady buisness with quite a few regulars coming in for a chat. The other side of your job has been quiet lately. However even when your mind goes to the worst case scenarios you remember that your 'helpers' assure that nothing is wrong and everything is okay. As you are think about things during a lull in work when someone enters the shop. She looked like a lizardman however instead of the normal green scales hers are bone white in color. She walks around the store looking at all the wears, picking some of them up and looking at the item from all angles before putting it back down and moving to another part of the store. She looks very confused and keeps looking over her shoulder.
Lucille/Lucia: Your handlers have sent you to the town of Tradegate as a small reward for your hard work. Well it's not like you just be sitting on your ass but work in Tradegate is far easier than some of the other towns around. You even get to stay in a prepaid room at an inn that always hosts at least one member of the Heartless, The Angel of Mercy. A part of you can't help but wonder if the name was meant to be ironic. During your stay you over hear about the last major incident that happened over a week ago. It involved a man, a drunk manticore and a patrol of the Heartless. One does not have to think hard to imagine the out come to that. Now you are on light duty, for you at least, by doing patrols around the north side of town. During your patrol you find your self at the town square. (You see the same two as Rick)
Nyarlathotep: You have managed to get all the way to Bytopia. It was a hard journey but it has been worth it, after all no one has treated you like the the nobles did. You now find yourself in a place people call Tradegate and you're staying in the south side, which reminds you of Acheron. At least the way the males are treated are the same however everyone leaves you alone due to your height. As you are walking around the south side of the city you hear someone behind you.
"My aren't you an interesting creature." Turning around you see a dragon with some odd features. Her scales are a lovely emerald shade of green, she has a crest that starts above her eyes and goes up to her head and down her back. She also lacks horns of any kind instead has spiked plates running down the side of her neck and covering where her ears should be. She walks around you looking at every part of your body, she stops at one point to poke at the heads at our side. "So what are you?" She looks up to your eyes. She doesn't ask in a mean way more like she's curious about you.
