# Shop: Mordrid's Grand Appraisals A busy appraisal and trading shop in [[District - Yonderwalk]], [[City - Treston]], known for fast service and no-nonsense business practices. ## Description - **Very busy** establishment with many tables for appraisals and bartering - People constantly running in and out selling rare metals and items - **Exotic pets** fly around the shop - **Armed guards** with bows drawn watch from above for security - **1gp flat fee** for appraisals—no messing around, everything moves quickly ## Services - **Appraisals** — 1gp fee, quick and professional - **Buying** — Makes immediate offers on items - **Auctions** — Held at 11am, no advance list (prevents sniping) ## Notable Staff - Female appraiser who examined [[Party - Elvensong]]'s items - Younger human man who re-appraised the chainmail ## Session Appearances ### Session 8 - [[Party - Elvensong]] visited to have their fortress loot appraised. - [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] and [[NPC - Richard Ambrose|Richard]] waited outside. - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] noticed guards with drawn bows watching from above. - **Appraisals performed:** - **Sword**: 100 years old, gems not firmly set—offered 45gp - **Chainmail**: Human craftsmanship (not dwarven or elvish)—offered 20gp, bartered to 30gp by Trinxis - **[[PC - Mannfred Huem|Mannfred's]] ring**: Semi-precious gems, offered over 100gp—Mannfred refused to sell, visibly agitated when examined - [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] confirmed the chainmail was human-made, not Elvish. - The improved chainmail price gave an extra 75gp to split between the two parties.