As Kharesh begins to leave the shop, Hlaspak replies to Mauricio. “Fair points. I… have considered an assistant. I worry about perceptions though.”

“I was born in the Spotted Hide. They are by far the most like to raid any caravans from Solku taken near the city. Typically the raiders would then give the captured to Spotted Hide slavers in Dog town who sell them or occasionally send them on to Okeno. Many could tell you this.”