Alexandria
**Lady Surany Torok, "Lady of the Wine"**
*The Curved Barrel tavern, along the docks of South Feyshore* 

Stormy-blue eyes gazed around the rowdy tavern, squinting through the dimly lit room in an attempt to gain an idea of her new surroundings. Immediately the smell of ale and horrid hygiene filled her nostrils, followed by repulsion. To say that this was not her "Usual" Scene was a bit of an understatement; the noise and alcohol was certainly familiar, but the other... Questionable aromas were not. Whenever the noblewoman threw a party at least her guests bathed before attending (at least, she assumed they would know to do that). 

Shaking her head, Surany slowly made her way through the tables and chairs, trying to avoid the overzealous drunks and quickly forming puddles around her feet. It was a good thing she had not worn her nicer clothing; it would have given her away, as well as been ruined by the customers. Instead she had donned a simple brown dress and a pair of brown shoes to match. The main thing that made her stand out was her cloak: navy blue with green stitching. Not fancy, but definitely not something affordable to the lower class. 

With one last squeeze, the lady finally made her way to an empty barstool, gladly grabbing it and she took a seat. Her entire body was already done with this whole procedure, but alas, the master of it was not. No, Surany was here on a mission. As she grabbed the minute attention of a barkeep, she cried out "An ale! Clean glass, if you have it." In another moment a mug of ale was slid in front of her, and Surany took a deep swig before she finished with an "Ah" And smacked it down. Licking her lips, she gazed around once more before leaning closer and gestured for the barkeep again. He was about to ignore her until the girl held up two gold coins, immediately catching his eye.

As the man leaned closer, she muttered "I am looking for something specific. A bit... Exotic. Animal. Do you know of someone who can do that for me?"
Kathy
Random barkeep in a whole in the wall tavern
The curved barrel tavern. 

Taking the coins quick as a wink, the fellow nodded and sized the strange lady up before . "I don't know much about that, but if there's one fellow in this town who can get it for you it's that Gulcher fellow what's been running around buying up nonsense. Right over there in the corner booth." He added, nodding to a man who was surrounded by empty tankards. "No promises though and watch your shoes he likes to spit."
Alexandria
**Lady Surany Torok, "Lady of the Wine"**
*The Curved Barrel tavern, along the docks of South Feyshore* 

Surany turned to follow his gesture, squinting until she spied the mentioned man and booth. She turned back and said,"Thank you," Before she stood up, placing another coin for the drink. Taking the drink in hand, the woman began to make her way once more through the crowd, stepping lightly. In a way, it was kind of like a dance. Hmm... Dance of the drunks? That did have a ring to it. Maybe she would commission a bard when she returned home. 

At last she made her way to the booth, straightening out her clothes before taking a moment to compose herself. Her lips curl into a smile as she playfully knocked on the wooden seat, peeked over and asked "May I join you? I was told you were good company." Her eyes scanned the multiple tankards and the noble noted that those were most definite 'keep away.'
Kathy
Craig Gulcher
The curved barrel

Looking up from his freshly drained tankard the man squinted at her and dug in his pocket for his tobacco pouch. "Sounds like you've been lied to, sweetheart." He finally said, spiting off to the side. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?"
Alexandria
**Lady Surany Torok, "Lady of the Wine"**
*The Curved Barrel tavern, along the docks of South Feyshore* 

With a smirk, she gently glided into the opposite side of the man, resting her own mug onto the table. Her face squinted in disgust at his spitting, but she shrugged it off. It was not like she hadn't seen that before; it most likely was her damned tutor rubbing off on her. Well, if only that same batty woman knew how well her student had taken those etiquette lessons (and had proceeded to break every one of them whenever she could). But now was not the time to think about batty old Ms. Kintry. 

"A mutual friend," She gestured back to the barkeep,"Pointed me in your direction. I am in search for something." Surany leaned against the tabletop, playing with the mug. "I can assume that you are in the business of... Finding and selling. Possibly... Exotic animals?" Her voice went to a whisper near the end. It wasn't exactly *Illegal* To buy strange beasts, but it also was not *Legal* Either. "I can pay what you want for the right goods. Well, as long as you have whatever I am looking for, that it." Blue eyes looked expectantly at her companion, her foot now tapping the floor of the tavern. "Does this catch your interest?"