The shop is simple and easy to overlook, just a wooden stall with a sign overhanging that reads "Curios for the Curious." Jars, vials, and small pots clutter the surface of the shop, and behind the counter is a large shelf crammed full of scrolls, baubles, and statuary. A smell of incense pervades the area.
Mysterious shop, Bazaar
a magician
mysterious owner
I am the owner of a curiosity shop. I sell magical charms and other mystical items. I try to create an aura of mystery about myself and my shop. I keep to myself, and don't get close to other people. My ability to sell myself as a master spellcaster is what my business depends on.
Hello mage, what brings you into my shop? Greetings. I am a weary traveler and need to rest and perhaps have a beer. There are no beers in this mysterious shop!  Perhaps you would be interested in this... I am in need of a scroll - a very unique scroll. Which scroll? What does it look like? This scroll is made of special material.  You will recognize it by it's faint blue glow.  It will stand out from all others. What does it do? The scroll I seek is very powerful.  It allows one to return from the shadow realm.  I have lost my assistant during my last performance and I need the scroll to return her to this reality sir. What were you doing in the shadow realm in the first place? Part of my perfomance is a demonstration of the dark arts.  Normally I am able to summon her back to our realm, but this time something has gone awry. What do you think happened? I believe there is a powerful entity in the dark realm that is preventing her from returning.  I am very concerned about her and time is of the essence!