the main gate is new and guarded, it is not run down lie many parts of the area. it is meant to intimidate attackers by making them think the area is all new and not worn down.
Main Gate, Outside Castle
leader
vendor
I have the best wares, buy from me.  I can sell anything to anyone.  Making money is what I live for.
I have fine wares, wares for sell! You do have some fine wares, but I'm afraid I have no coin with me. What if I said that you could pay me with whatever you have that you own. Here's a shoe. What will that buy me? I have a silver ring here with a small emerald. does that interest you Indeed! I'm looking for a gift for my daughter's birthday. She would be delighted with this. Do you have both shoes? it would be worth 2 shoes. Two shoes? Two shoes?! Surely you are asking far too much. And besides, I only have one shoe on account of this peg leg. I lost my left leg in a battle. Do you have anything else that you could part with? I do have this jacket. It's a bit battle scarred, but that gives it character. I will take it. We have a deal. A shoe and a jacket. That is a good trade for this ring. Fantastic! My daughter will be thrilled. How did you know just what I wanted?