The port city of Cali'nast is a good sized fishing port. All sorts of ships sit at anchor and there's a strange ship up in an obvious dry dock.....its made entirely of metal parts (unheard of this kind of style) with dwarves and gnomes (gnomes also being a scarce sight outside of elven settlements, and this is primarily a human settlement). The city is bustling with trade and while the city is tense its more an excitement of waiting for something big to happen.

The Captain of the Wind Runner is a burly old orc with a gruff voice and thinning grey hair, though his clothing is well-made and well-kept. He eyes both of you suspiciously as he inspects your letters, then grunts a greeting. "We'll sail with the tide, it seems its just the two of you (this is not a question)." he barks out someones name and a young man runs up and offers to carry any gear before leading you below decks.

The ship is good sized, 2 tall masts, and plenty of cargo space (you get the impression this is more cargo ship then fishing vessel). Your quarters are little more then a curtained off area near the captains quarters, but judging by the number of hammocks hanging below curtains were added as a courtesy. the boy offers to secure your gear in the captains quarters and advises you to stay out of the engine room. A loud clanging bell almost overhead is heard shortly after, and he bows quickly begging your pardon before scampering up topside.

you both feel a very slight lurch as the ship beings moving.