An apothecary

Going to the poorer areas, Garion told them “The richer areas often get regularly supplied via merchant groups. If we try undercutting them, we might find out just how much they want to protect their business interests. If we try the poorer areas, we will find those too poor to be of the merchants’ interest. That makes this the much safer option.”

Going to one small shop you were about to enter, but paused. “For negotiations and deals it should be done as a Party, so please invite me to join.”

Jonis frowned but sent you an invite to the Party, which you accept.

Entering the shop, the owner looked afraid at all the Players there.

You tell the old man, “Greetings. Listen, I’m trying to teach this group how to best be Players using the old methods including quests. One of them is gathering herbs. We would sell the herbs cheep, but would rather not mess with someone else’s business, or sell poisonous herbs by mistake. If you know somewhere we can have them checked, we would appreciate it.”

The old man relaxed. “I know just the person. There is a lass that used to work in the adventures guild dealing with their herb fetching quests. She checks all the herbs that are brought to her and knows every place that buys herbs. She can help you.”

You freeze at the mention of the adventurers’ guild, and have to support yourself against the counter. “I was in the tutorial section and helped the beginners do those quests. I can’t remember seeing any other former guild staff for ages. Where is she?”

The old man gives you directions and you are on your way.