“The Gilded Facet sits on a narrow side street of the market district, its window filigreed with brass and its sign a faceted glass facet that scatters sunlight in rainbow slashes across the cobbles. Inside are velvet-lined cases, little trays of crushed coal used to dry gems, and a constant perfume of beeswax and sweet oil. Serrin Tallowgem is a middle-aged rock gnome with streaks of grey in his curled hair and an apron patched with burn marks and ink smudges. He speaks quickly, with the precise cadence of someone used to naming cuts and clarities, and his hands are perpetually stained with polishing rouge. Serrin is an artificer by trade — he prefers to fix a setting or temper a rune rather than haggle — and he keeps a shallow tray of hot coals and an enchanted magnifier behind the counter. He dislikes loud customers (he'll lower his voice until you whisper) and catalogues provenance on small slips of paper for every magical piece he sells. If pressed, he'll offer to appraise or repair items for a reasonable fee and will trade favors for rare uncut stones or curious mechanical trinkets. The shop rarely carries anything mundane or 'common'—Serrin takes pride in rare finds, artisanal pieces, and subtle enchantments perfect for a Level 5 party looking to enhance defenses, utility, or social standing rather than stockpile potions.”