Bao’s Blades (Weaponsmith). Shop is located in the Common Quarter of Cillamar
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The proprietor of this shop is Bao the Blade, a short, tightly built man with the habit of always wearing a singed, leather apron, whether he is working behind the forge or the counter. In his youth, Bao was an adventurer of some renown, who parlayed his fame and fortune into a thriving business.
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Bao is recognized as one of the finest weaponsmiths in Cillamar, and his prices reflect the demand for his work. Bao has taken the craft of the weaponsmith and embraced it as an art. More so than any other smith in Cillamar, smithing is a way of life for Bao. His weapons are unique works of art, each tailored for a specific warrior. As such, purchasing a weapon from Bao involves much more than a simple exchange of coin. Bao only sells his weapons to those he deems worthy—men and women with purpose and courage. It is not unusual for Bao to send prospective customers on quests before agreeing to part with one of his weapons. To Bao, this moral question is of greater importance than the price of the weapon, and it is not unknown for Bao to turn down a wealthy patron the same day he gifts a prize weapon to a destitute adventurer.
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