This small shop is always busy, with people bringing in wares to sell or those looking for a bargain. Most who come here need quick money because a relative is sick, because they need to pay off a loan, or they have a gambling debt they just can't pay. Few actually return to reclaim their items. Poorer people like to come here to shop because they can find bargains on items they couldn't otherwise afford.
Run by the Temple of Sircarius, the workers here are all priests of the God of Thieves and Assassins. They drive a hard bargain, know if something is hot (which means they give less for it, not that they turn it away) and love to outwit everyone. The proceeds go to the temple, (though there is some skimming involved and expected). Because it's run by priests of the god of thieves, there are few break ins and no need for guards.
There are usually two priests and at least that many apprentices on hand at all times of day, since there is no time a day a person may not need money. There are wards upon the entrances and windows, and all who are running the business have poisoned blades, (though they are covered in a sleep poison, not a harmful poison).
The proprietors only offer 40% of value but sell things at 30% profit. They will not budge much from the 40% offer, no matter how hard someone tries.
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