Adventure!

"What's a vampire? I don't think we've encountered one yet." Volley says. I think they've started walking again, away from the merchant. If so, Volley is stumping along determinedly, though likely slowing the group down (unless they're too inconsiderate to slow down for a cripple with, to my knowledge, their only ranged weaponry).

"We'll keep that in mind. On that subject are there any freeports around? Places where pirates, bandits, outlaws and exiles can gather, trade, socialise and have fun? I grew up in one, and it's loads of fun." If 'fun' includes large amounts of alcohol, gunpowder, prostitutes and a constant street party, anyway.