Banshunrou

The sharp, sugary scent of cracked rock candy is the first sign that Banshunrou is open for business. Visitors to The Crystal Highlands of Armaria often mistake their stall for a black-market weapons dealer. With their severe CEO robes, inscrutable Kitsune mask, and the hilt of a katana peeking over their shoulder, the assumption is understandable. They treat every transaction with the gravity of a state secret. A young mage once approached, whispering about needing an 'untraceable acquisition.' Banshunrou nodded slowly, reached for their blade with intense focus... and used it to slice a perfect, paper-thin sample of a glowing sour crystal. They are the founder and sole employee of 'Banshunrou's Blemished Baubles,' purveyors of magical confectionery rejects. The business is surprisingly brisk; apparently, even the most powerful sorcerers have a sweet tooth.