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the Two Sisters Trading Post and the Forest
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low on metals that can be used to make arrowheads or axes and production of those weapons has been stopped temporarily; there is a limited amount of items held in the armory (#13). Water is sourced locally from a number of streams and rivers that run close to the trading post.
Outside of the store is a large board with a large wanted poster upon which are four names : Red Belkan, Moon- Face Larry, Gadge, and Lanky Po. The reward for the last three is 25 gp each, but the reward for Red Belkan is 150 gp. They’re marked as wanted alive. If questioned about this poster any of the hands will direct adventurers to Jothril or Pamil. The two sisters will explain that the wanted men are previous ex-employees who attempted to steal from the trading post and that the sisters want them brought to justice. In reality, Jothril and Pamil want Belkan and his men dealt with quietly and discretely and would prefer them to be no longer breathing. They don’t want
them to be captured and taken to trial because that means that Pamil could end up having some unwanted attention and her history exposed. They expect Belkan and his crew to put up a fight, but feel a hardy bunch of adventurers might just kill first and ask questions later. By giving the propriety of wanting to capture their ex-employees alive, the sisters believe that they give themselves some protection from scandal
The current hands that work and live at the trading post have different duties. The Dwarf Trasken Halfbeard is responsible for maintaining the smithy, stables, and armory. Lews takes care of all of the animals in cages and pens. Carole handles all of the smoking of foods, and shares cooking duties with Lews. Quiet Dan and Speck are responsible for capturing all of the game that the trading post sells. All of the hands are expected to support and defend the trading post if it comes under attack. The
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