Merchants call out their wares and try desperately to get the attention of the wealthier passerby. People from all over the world hustle to and fro, some keenly eyeing the many tapestries, spices, tools and foods, others openly staring in wonder. Still others hurry along, heads down and avoiding eye contact. Colors, smells and sounds assault the senses. The cries of the gulls can hardly be deciphered from the chatter of the crowds, the ringing of the blacksmith's hammer, the bells of the nearby shipyard, and the hollers of the merchants.
Marketplace, Port
merchant
blacksmith
I work in the forge all day with my tools. I have a few apprentices who I show the ropes to. I also have to mingle with people in the public in order to have them purchase the items that I make.
Aye, merchant. I need a new order for my supplies. Ah, yes. Finally a customer. What would you like to purchase today? Lets see.. I need two gallons of simmering oil, an avil, three buckets of ale, and of course a furnace of steel.  I can get that for you kind sir. How about a blacksmith's hammer as well? That would be marvelous? How much coin for it?  A couple silvers. Do you get much business yourself these days? I certainly did. Business is booming with the war on the Eastern front. I am making more coin than ever before!  I wish I had your business. It is hard getting most people to buy from me. A beautiful beast you have there. I can see why, the war tax has been hard on peoples' finances.  Here you go. I hope it is up to your standards. This really is quite well in quality. I hope you did not buy this from the enemy Kingdom...  Of course not. It was given to me by another kind blacksmith.