One of you steps forward, hands open in a peaceful gesture.
"We're not from Redingham's merchants," you explain.
"We were sent to investigate why the trade stopped.
But here's the thing - Redingham says they haven't received any goods from Thornhaven in weeks."
The woman's expression shifts. Confusion replaces annoyance.
"What?" She straightens, her arms uncrossing.
"That's... that doesn't make sense.
We sent wagons.
Full loads.
Our merchants saw them off personally."
She looks between you, her brow furrowed.
"Are you saying the goods never arrived?" Her voice carries a new edge now. Not anger at you, but realization. "Then where did they go?"
She steps fully into the doorway now, no longer blocking entry but opening up.
"Our people sent everything. Grain, salted fish, vegetables, wool. Three wagons, every week for a month. The last one left..." She thinks. "Three weeks ago. Right before we stopped."
Her face darkens.
"Someone's been stealing from both of us."
🎯 What's next?
- Ask about the route the wagons took - Try to identify where they're being intercepted.
- Ask who organized the wagons - Find out who knew the schedules.
- Ask if anything else strange has happened lately - See if there are other clues.
- Suggest speaking to the town's merchants or leaders - Get more official information.
- Other → Your call.