Middle Menthis is one of the most diverse wards of Sharn. Down one street might be a row of halfling homes and down another might be orcs from the Shadow Marches. There is even a large Cyran population here, those wealthy enough to avoid the refugee camps. It is a great ward to sample different cultures and foods from all over Khorvaire.<br/><br/>The Griffin & Sword is a rowdy little pub. Its district, Cassan Bridge, is the primary community for Marchers from the western frontier and while the pub has a mundane sounding name, it is clearly closer to a stilt saloon on the inside. Statues of orcish and druidic heroes loom over the patrons, a mixture of orcs, humans, half-orcs, and (curiously) gnomes. Several loud arguments over games of Conqueror and King of Fire threaten to break out into violence, although neither the barkeepers nor the other patrons seem at all perturbed by them. Pipe smoke mixes with spicy incense, giving the entire room the smell of burnt licorice and sugar. Even though it is only mid-day, the liquor flows freely<br/><br/>You arrive at quarter to twelve. While you see no signs of Max, but his spot under the statue of Thakash Rin is clear. You shouldn’t have to wait too long and it looks like you weren’t the only person Max called upon for aid. This will give you a chance to introduce yourself while you wait for him.<br/>