Ducane's Adventuring Guild

## Party Members:

Ege of Geoff

Kevin Jr.

Lork Meatbeater

Mohamed Tsfarti

Ravi Oli

## Allies

### Grimbal

A large, muscular, dark-skinned woman by the name of Grimbal is, at the start of The Secret of the Sand, the only member of Ducane’s Adventuring Guild at residing in Ducane’s Adventuring Guild.

Though gruff, reticent, and inscrutable, Grimbal is a surprisingly good promoter and recruiter, never struggling to find potential (expendable) guild members, or a new job for a bit of coin. She seems to know everyone and everywhere in Bal-Agra, but prefers to spend most her time at the guild. She doesn’t speak of the past, and if prompted about the whereabouts of Ducane, simply responds, “I’m damn sure he’s alive somewhere.”

### Lucinda Zeera

The Widow Zeera hasn't been 'The Widow Zeera' for that long- only a few days in fact. She was Lucinda, the young wife of a successful merchant, until her Husband, Lorang Zeera, was found dead floating in the Royan. One would think drowning was the cause, but the stab-wound in his torso said otherwise

The last place he was seen was in his warehouse in the Western Quarter.  Lucinda has provided you with the key this warehouse, in hopes that you may be able to investigate and find out who committed this crime, and bring them to justice.

With no firm suspects, this may be a difficult case to solve. A further complication is that Lucinda has been contacted by Lorang's new investor, who tomorrow is coming to condemn the warehouse and confiscate the contents in order to recuperate his losses. You have less than 24 hours to investigate the warehouse before you lose it, and potentially your first clue.

Was presented with this letter the day after his husband’s death:

Investor's Letter:

Dear Widow Zeera,

My deepest sympathies regarding the death of the Merchant Zeera, and understand that I wish not to trouble you so close to his passing with matters of business, but my relation with the good late Lorang was professional, and thus there are urgent matters to resolve.

I was Lorang's investor of late, and sunk much wealth into Zeera's logistical and storage capabilities. This is an official notice to let you know that two days past you receiving this letter, I shall repossess my goods stored in Lorang's warehouse's, and be forced to condemn the warehouses as insurance until I am certain that the full value of my investment has been recovered.

I would not see this as a slight or robbery, simply a matter of precaution. Rest assured that in the near future, Lorang's property shall be returned to you, or his heir, once I am satisfied.

Do not trouble yourself in your time of grief- I assure you that I have very powerful friends in the Shah's courts, and I would hate to cause you more issue than you already face.

Once again, my most sincere apologies for the passing of your dear husband.

(Illegible signature)

### Captain Al-Veemes

Captain of the guard of East Bal-Agra. Recovering alcoholic, no-nonsense, thick headed. Resourceful, and surprisingly soft-hearted.

### Carl (Carlsloransoberolor)

The Loxodonian Smith, Friendly, brash, and large smith of the Bazaar. Loves food and drink almost as much as smithing. Old, long-time friend of Lork.

Is currently in possession of Zeera’s murder weapon, and is actively attempting to identify it.