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In Plain Sight
The place was a collection of the forgotten, the
unwanted, the macabre and the bizarre. Heavy
glass jars were suspended above lamps that
cast their light onto malformed grotesques that
floated in formaldehyde, their blind eyes and
tumorous lips like something out of a half-re-
membered nightmare. Monstrous creatures
leered from pedestals, glaring down at those
who walked past. Many bore two heads, six
legs or some other repulsive collection of mal-
formed features, made all the more horrible
by the rotting fur that peeled away to show the
taxidermist’s work. Vicious-looking stone ar-
rowheads hung by creaking cords, stained dark
along their chipped edges, and tinkling like
wind chimes in the errant breeze.
“Are you sure this is where we’ll find it?” Susan
whispered.
“This is where Jack said he saw it,” Marlon
said. “There’s no need to whisper, Suse. The
beasties aren’t going to hurt you.”
“Can I be of some assistance?” a booming voice
asked from behind them. Susan gasped, her
hand sliding into the pocket of her dress as
she whirled. Marlon put his hand on her arm.
Standing before them was a tall man in a dark
suit, a cape draped theatrically over his shoul-
ders. He leaned his weight onto a silver headed
cane, and grinned at the two of them.
“I hope so,” Marlon said, sliding a friendly
smile onto his face as he stepped in front of Su-
san. “My name is Brian Whitlock, I’m working
on my graduate thesis on native religious prac-
tices at the university. A friend of mine was out
here a couple days ago and he told me he saw
something that would fit right into my studies.”
The man’s smile, if possible, grew wider. Up
close Marlon could see a dusting of stage make-
up on his cheeks, and around his eyes. He also
spied the tell-tale signs of pads sewn into the
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man’s cape to create the impression of broader,
more imposing shoulders. He lowered his head,
bowing over his cane without taking his eyes off
of Marlon and Susan.
“Is that so?” the tall man said. “Well, my name
is Aaron Creedy, and I am the owner of this
fine collection. Did your friend tell you what, in
particular, had so captured his interest?”
“He didn’t recall the name, but he said it was
an obsidian dagger, polished smooth, with the
hilt wrapped in cord,” Marlon said. “There were
other engravings along the stone. He said I
would definitely know it when I saw it.”
“Ah,” Creedy said, nodding his head slowly.
“The Koragi dagger. Come, I’ll take you to it.”
The tall man turned with a dramatic sweep of
his cape, tapping his cane as he made his way
down one of the narrow walkways of the small
museum. Marlon caught Susan’s eye. She gave
him a humorless grin, and he heard the ham-
mer of the revolver in his dress pocket ease
down. She didn’t take her hand off of it, though.
Turning, they both followed the proprietor of
The Museum of Wonders and Oddities.
Creedy gestured as he walked, giving his two
guests the guided tour of his assembled col-
lection. Here was the New Jersey devil calf,
transported to Arkham at great expense. There,
a clay tablet detailing the human sacrificial
practices of the Nashanti peoples from across
the ocean. Overhead, a tattered sail from a lit-
tle-known pirate ship that had crashed off the
coast over a hundred years ago, a final remnant
of one of the last of the great blackguards of the
gilded age of adventure. Marlon didn’t know if
the man was lying on purpose, or if he genu-
inely believed anything he was saying, nor did
he much care. Still, it was difficult to keep his
mouth shut listening to the stream of hogwash
and falsehoods.
“And here we are,” Creedy said, tapping the
floorboards twice with the iron ferule of his
walking stick and favoring Marlon and Susan
with another of his wide, rictus smiles. “The
legendary Koragi dagger, itself.”
Marlon leaned forward, hands on his knees
to peer into the glass case. Inside, held up by
two carefully-carved wooden pegs, was a long
piece of obsidian polished to an almost mirror
shine. The hilt was wrapped in what looked
like severed braids of human hair, the dangling
ends sporting glass beads. Along the side of
the blade, though, were bizarre characters and
pictograms that resembled nothing so much as
the tendrils of some strange, deep-sea creature.
Marlon nodded, pursing his lips.
“Would you allow me to study this object for
research purposes?” Marlon asked, fishing into
his jacket and holding out a sheaf of paper.
“This is the standard Miskatonic release form,
along with insurance to cover any loss or dam-
ages while the object is in my care.”
“I am a great supporter of scholarly pursuits,”
Creedy said, his eyes flashing with greed at the
word ‘insurance’. Taking the papers, Creedy
read with a theatrical frown on his face. His
frown deepened, and became more real, as he
reached the end of the third page. “The amount
of coverage here has been left blank.”
“I didn’t want to put in an insulting price,”
Marlon said, taking his pen from his pocket
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and offering it to Creedy. “I trust you to know
the value of your property, Mr. Creedy.”
Creedy took the pen, and scrawled a figure in
the blank. Marlon nodded, and signed his false
name under the student box. The department
chair’s signature was already present... forged,
of course, but present. Creedy hesitated for a
moment, but only one. He signed on the dotted
line.
“One copy for you, and one for me,” Marlon
said, nodding once the ink was dry. “Do you
have a carrying case for the object?”
“I do, as it happens,” Creedy said. “Wait here,
and I’ll fetch it from the back room.”
They watched the tall man vanish through a
side door concealed behind a hanging tapestry.
Susan glanced down at the papers.
“Man thinks highly of his property,” she said
quietly.
“If he had any idea what that dagger actually
was, he’d have demanded triple the price just
to let me look at it,” Marlon said. “Or he’d be
begging me to take it back to Devil’s Reef where
it came from. Doesn’t matter, it’s not like he’ll
ever see the thing again once this is all over.”
Just Business as
Usual
Arkham, Massachusetts is one of the most identifiable places in
Miskatonic Country. The home of Miskatonic University, it is
the quintessential New England city found in H.P, Lovecraft’s
body of work. It’s big enough to be more than just a small town,
but not so large as to be teeming with huge masses like New
York City. It has a distinguished history of which its residents
are proud, and while there are new additions, there’s something
to be said here for tradition and community bonds. It’s a place
where people pursue education, and where the mysteries of
the human mind can be studied (often with dire consequences
for doctors and patients alike). Featured in stories as varied as
Herbert West: Reanimator, The Shadow Over Innsmouth and
The Dunwich Horror, if the setting had a beating, pulsing heart,
it would likely be Arkham.
Whether your game is set entirely in this city on the coast of
the Atlantic, or whether your investigators are merely stopping
by on a single leg of their investigation, it’s important to make
the city feel as real and lived-in as possible. Though the setting
guide for Arkham is full of resources you can use, the following
list of 100 businesses can be used to fill in gaps, act as places
to find clues and even as jumping off points for fresh mysteries
should you desire!
Though rough locations are given for these businesses, either
on certain streets or within certain neighborhoods, specific
addresses are rarely assigned. This is so that you can shuffle
them around as need be, depending on what other resources
your table is also using to breathe life into Arkham.
100 Businesses to Find in Arkham
1. Third-Hand Treasures: A second-hand shop tucked into
an alley on the edge of French Hill, Third-Hand Treasures is a
popular place for Miskatonic students looking for unexpected
finds on a budget. From school sweaters, to textbooks, to strange
paintings, bizarre sculptures and the various necessities of life
like furniture, lamps and more, there’s all sorts of oddities just
waiting to be discovered here.
In-Game Use: Third-hand treasures is an ideal place for
unexpected Mythos items, or clues to an investigation, to wind
up. From journals donated after someone was found dead, to
paintings made while in the grip of a fugue, to furniture with
hidden panels, this store can be used to introduce a variety of
complications to a case.
2. George’s Sporting Goods: One of the larger stores in
Arkham for those who enjoy the outdoors, George’s is north
of the Downtown sprawl set up in a building that was once a
barn. Boasting everything from line and lures, to bait, tackle and
waders, the entire upstairs of the shop is dedicated to firearms.
From rifles and shotguns to target shooting weapons, George’s
can even handle special order items like suppressors should one
desire. There’s even a gun range in the back should one wish to
try a weapon before purchase.
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In-Game Use: George’s may not be the largest sporting
goods shop in Arkham, but because of the competition they’re
willing to go the extra mile to get customers what they want.
From hard-to-find firearms to discretion in terms of who has
purchased what from them, George’s isn’t overly picky about its
customer base... which has made it rather friendly with several
underworld figures in Arkham.
3. Verne’s Rare Volumes: Rare books are something of a
niche market in Arkham, but between the Miskatonic library
and a handful of collectors who reside in the region this shop
still receives a fair amount of traffic. Emily Verne is the third
generation of her family to manage this store, and her knowledge
of rare volumes and their histories is matched only by the sweet
tooth that drives her to practically turn her coffee to mud with
sugar, cinnamon and other spices.
In-Game Use: Though often dismissed as, “that girl’s
bookstore,” Emily has made quite a reputation for herself as
an antiquarian. A vicious negotiator, her store boasts many
volumes that are one-of-a-kind survivors of older printings. This
shop is a great place to locate Mythos texts, or at least to find
out about them from Emily (who has a more-than-professional
interest in Mythos-related books).
4. Linamann’s Drugs: A relatively small drugstore,
Linamann’s is north of the Miskatonic campus, but still close
enough that it’s convenient for both staff and students alike.
Beyond basic necessities, though, Linamann’s also offers ice
cream and soda to its customers. Even if the gleaming metal
and glass seems at odds with the old wood, dim lights and
occasionally dusty shelves, that doesn’t stop many students
from congregating round its counter of an evening.
In-Game Use: Linamann’s is an ideal place to acquire
medicines one might need to patch themselves up. Being this
close to a school with a noted medical program has skewed the
clerks’ ideas of what is considered normal, as well, so it would
take a particularly strange order to make them suspicious. Many
gangsters keep supplies on-hand from this shop as a result.
5. Marsh Boarding House: An old, brooding manor house
in East Town, the old Marsh Place was split up into a dozen or
more rooms generations ago. Used primarily by students on a
budget, itinerant workers, and sailors who need a short-term
place to stay while their vessel is in port, it has something of
a seedy reputation. The owner, Delia Marsh, is a short woman
with heavy shoulders and wide hips. While her large glasses
often obscure her eyes, locals who know her say she’s got that
Innsmouth look... same as her parents, and their parents before
them.
In-Game Use: The Marsh House has old connections to
Innsmouth, and it’s possible those who spend time there may
find themselves caught up in dangerous situations. Relics
belonging to the Deep Ones may be hidden in the walls or
beneath the floor boards, or residents may be kidnapped in the
night, taken away to be used by those in Innsmouth as sacrifice
to Dagon... or to help give birth to a new generation of hybrids.
6. The Drowned Man: An old tavern on the southern wharf
near the Eastern part of Arkham, the Drowned Man is built from
aged ships’ timbers and locally quarried stone. Frequented by
longshoremen, sailors and fishermen, the place has always had
something of a rough reputation. Thick with pipe smoke, it’s
said that if you spend enough time in this place listening to the
customers talk that you’ll hear a story or two that will make curly
hair go straight.
In-Game Use: The old tavern has a wealth of sea stories one
might hear, and if you listen close it’s possible to hear legends
that tie in with tales of many Old Ones that have become
seafarer’s stories over the centuries. Additionally, despite
attempts to make Arkham a dry city, the Drowned Man has a
speakeasy in it... those who go snooping around who aren’t part
of the sea trade, though, are likely to get tossed into the river for
their trouble.
7. Red Palms: A store that specializes in the strange and occult,
the front door is marked by a red hand. Located in French Hill,
Red Palms is run by Madame Solaris, a dark-haired woman
with dusky skin and a knowing stare. Offering fortune telling
services, star charts and herbal remedies, this is a place few
admit to going, even if they’re some of the shop’s most frequent
customers. While much of the persona of Madame Solaris is
just a performance, Sarah Goodman learned much of her lore
being raised among the old families in the hill country outside of
Arkham. Including, as some have whispered, the curling half of
the Whateley family.
In-Game Use: Sarah Goodman knows more than how to
read a palm or shuffle a deck of tarot cards. She knows several
disjointed pieces of the Mythos, and she can be an ideal
contact for investigators who need a little help finding the right
information about a topic. This is particularly true when it
comes to tomes like the Necronomicon, and knowledge of the
several Mythos cults found in this part of New England.
8. The Jasmine Room: A tea house that feels equal parts
British and Indian, this place has been quite popular among
certain parts of the Miskatonic student body, as well as the more
sophisticated parts of Uptown. With an expansive collection of
beverages served in a number of different ways, this tea house
also serves a number of cookies, biscuits, scones and other tea
accessories. Most noted, perhaps, are the curtains that allow one
privacy while they enjoy their brews of choice.
In-Game Use: The Jasmine Room is an ideal meeting place
for those who want to keep their conversations private, or who
don’t want to be seen together. It is, however, something of an
upscale place, which means those who don’t belong will stick
out. The store can also be used as a front for cults bringing in
relics, or attempting to poison wealthy individuals, should a
mystery require such elements.
9. Puffin’s Pets: Run by R.J. Puffin, this shop carries all the
things one needs for birds, dogs, cats, and dozens of other
household creatures. Located on the main drag of the Merchant
District, this store has been known to acquire occasionally exotic
animals. Those who know him claim that Mr. Puffin is quite a
collector of uncommon sea creatures, and that he has several
large tanks in his home above the shop.
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In-Game Use: Mr. Puffin can be a unique source of information
on marks left by unusual creatures, whether that be unusual
claw marks left behind on trees, or bizarre incidents of serpent
poison. His specialty is fish, though, and he can provide insight
into most things of an aquatic or amphibious nature. While
he may not believe in Mythos creatures like the Deep Ones,
he is aware of their myths and can share some of them with
investigators.
10. Beautiful Bouquets: While it’s really more of a sidewalk
stall than an actual store, this flower stand does booming
business during formal season. With cotillions, dances and
other large events happening all around Arkham, along with
weddings, funerals and fighting couples who need a peace
offering, there are always fresh flowers to be found in this shop
at the southern end of the Merchant District.
In-Game Use: This stall, run by Rosalind “Rose” Thatcher, is
a good place for investigators to pick up rumors off the street.
Rose herself is a treasure trove of herb lore, someone who
fluently speaks the language of flowers, and a gossip who loves
nothing better than pouring her best whispers into an eager ear
before she bursts.
11. The Masters: Smelling of sweat and iron, this gym located
in River Town caters to those looking to learn the “sweet”
sciences, as some call them. Frequented by boxers, wrestlers,
weight lifters and even the occasional sword fighter, the Masters
is a place that shapes one, carving away ignorance and softness
in equal measure.
In-Game Use: Investigators who spend at least a month
training here can increase associated skills by 1d6%.
Investigation involving scenes of violence may even find some of
the fighters can offer insight as to what sort of training (or lack
thereof) the people involved may have had.
12. East Medical Supply Company: Beginning as just another
druggist, this store found that Miskatonic’s medical school (and
the students attending it) made for far better clientele than the
average Arkham citizen. Through carefully cultivated contacts,
and some early investments in warehouse space, the River Town
storefront has become the leading name for everything one
needs in the medical field. From the latest in tools, to textbooks,
to medical cadavers and skeletons, if a doctor (or doctor-to-be)
has a need, this store can fill it. While some think of the place as
cold and ghoulish, others find the professionalism and candor
refreshing.
In-Game Use: The tall, rawboned Mr. East is always happy
to procure tools, drugs and even subjects for his customers
without asking any questions about what they need them for.
Additionally, East’s contacts within the medical and scientific
community could put investigators in touch with plot-important
NPCs they have no other way to reach. Lastly, for a plot hook,
Keepers could use the place as a distribution center for cadavers
obtained by less-than-legal means... either from local gangsters,
or even from local cults who want the remains of their sacrifice
to disappear.
13. Silver Herald: Most people claim Arkham has only two
newspapers, but there is a fringe minority of the population that
counts the Silver Herald as the third. A tiny backroom operation
run by a handful of people in French Hill, this rag is printed
on the lowest-quality pulp paper the market will provide, and
contains sensational stories that range from local gossip and
hearsay, to unsubstantiated claims and urban legends. The
paper still sells copies, though, even if most upstanding citizens
consider it a farce, at best.
In-Game Use: The owner, Philas J. Farnes,
is a man who believes a number of bizarre
things. While it might be difficult to separate
the wheat from the chaff when it comes to
information he provides, there are clues to the
Mythos in the articles of the Silver Herald (and
in Farnes’s mind) if one has some idea what to
look for.
14. The Magician’s Friend: A little store
tucked between a sandwich shop and a
hairdresser in the Merchant District, the
Magician’s Friend sells everything the
fledgling stage illusionist could ask for. From
carefully marked decks of cards, to smoke
pellets, to manuals on sleight of hand, there’s
also toys and games for children who aren’t quite ready for more
advanced “magic” just yet.
In-Game Use: Those who frequent this store can often provide
explanations as to how something seemingly impossible could
be done through proper preparation and careful diversion.
Additionally, rumors of rituals, cults and genuine grimoires
(along with people who may be able to identify them) could be
found here, as the community of illusionists and the community
of occultists often has at least some overlap.
15. Cafe Marlowe: Named for the famous playwright, Cafe
Marlowe was opened by Miskatonic graduate Leonard Wright. A
coffee house with pastries, sandwiches and other light fare that’s
not too far east of the college’s campus, it’s noted for putting on
unusual renditions of classic plays.
In-Game Use: Cafe Marlowe is a good place for investigators to
get insight from local artists and actors who have been touched
by the dreams of the Old Ones. The cafe’s walls are hung with art
inspired by the bizarre and the macabre, and it can sometimes
provide clues to a mystery. For those dealing with the lost
Marlowe play The King in Yellow, Leonard could even act as an
antagonist if he intends to perform the work.
16. Dr. Anton Laroche: An independent psychiatrist, Dr.
Laroche has a private office in the Downtown district where he
sees his clients. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania,
the tall, soft-spoken man with his shaven head and large glasses
chose Arkham to settle in. Though his client list is relatively
small so far, he is quickly becoming a noted member of the city’s
medical community.
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In-Game Use: Dr. Laroche’s office is a good place for those
who need to undergo therapy to rebuild their Sanity scores.
Due to his methods, those who undergo therapy there gain
and additional 1d6 restored Sanity over and above what they
would normally restore if they undergo at least a month of
treatment. This cannot raise one’s Sanity above their total
score. Additionally, the doctor may be able to offer his insight
on unusual investigations... particularly those involving cult
activities, or multiple murders.
17. Smoker’s Delight: Run by the
tobacconist Harlan Reeds, this shop carries a
variety of local blends in addition to slightly
more exotic choices. Reeds sells pipes, cigars
and cigarettes, as well, making this Downtown
shop a place that’s quite popular among the
sophisticated and the working class alike.
In-Game Use: Reeds is well-versed in
pharmacology, and he has the ability to provide
psychoactive compounds should one need
them for either personal or ritual use. Reeds
could also provide insight on any entheogens
(drugs used for religious purposes) mentioned
in occult books, or found at ritual sites during
the course of an investigation.
18. Ratcher’s Radios: Run by Nadine “Ratchet” Ratcher,
this store stocks a variety of spare parts as well as used radios.
With her head full of frizzy hair, along with her prominent front
teeth, Nadine can fix nearly any problem one might have with a
set. Though wealthier members of the city might call on official
technicians, those with shallower pockets often come to this
Easttown store.
In-Game Use: Nadine can provide feedback on unusual
phenomena affecting technology, as well as helping repair
damaged recording devices. Interested in capturing evidence of
ghosts, alien entities and other creatures, she may also make for
an enthusiastic (if occasionally scatter-brained) ally.
19. Cosmopolitan Theater: Originally a small theater with
balcony seating in River Town, the Cosmopolitan has been
converted (at least partially) into a movie house. Showing films
for pocket change, the place has grown popular among students
and professors, as well as the general populous of River Town
and even French Hill. Traditional theater (especially productions
by university students) often take place at night.
In-Game Use: The theater may end up with experimental
films, or unusual pieces of theater, which could act as plot points
for an investigation. There are also regular attendees and critics
one might meet who could provide insight about particular
productions... especially certain rites and rituals disguised as
simple plays.
20. Croaker’s: A pool hall with a bit of a bad reputation, this
place has attracted the same clientele since Prohibition went
into effect. While they don’t serve alcohol anymore (not openly,
at least), there is a laundry list of other perfectly legal substances
once can imbibe there. So, while the drinks may have changed,
nothing else really has.
In-Game Use: There are street chemists at Croaker’s who
may be able to identify unusual substances, particularly mind-
altering drugs used in many eldritch rituals. The rougher element
may also make for an ideal source of information, should one
suspect any of Arkham’s numerous gangs to be involved in the
current mystery.
21. Jack’s Garage: A former industrial building on High Lane,
this building was all but abandoned before John Garland and
his son set up shop here. A pair of mechanics who claim they can
fix nearly anything, their garage may look a little hodgepodge,
but the results they can get are enough to have very pleased
customers. While some rumors claim they’re a little closer than
is healthy with the city’s rum runners, most keep those whispers
to themselves. Especially if they have a vehicle that needs any
kind of regular maintenance.
In-Game Use: The garage is an ideal place to acquire unique
tools, should one need them. Additionally, those looking to
reach out to the underworld community in Arkham might find
John and John Jr. to be of some assistance, if they can persuade
them to put in a good word for them.
22. Potter’s Funeral Services: Named after Potter’s Field
rather than for any of the individuals involved in the business
itself, this funeral home is located on Garrison Street. Small,
and more than a little cramped, it provides funeral services
for poorer individuals as well as those who fall under the city’s
responsibility. Currently staffed by Rebecca Moore and Dr. Felix
Larimer, there’s rarely a time when this place isn’t busy.
In-Game Use: Dr. Larimer, as a person of color, is often the
man poorer communities as well as communities of ethnic
minorities reach out to in Arkham for their funeral needs...
whether they wish to, or are forced to by circumstance. This
makes him an ideal contact for cases being ignored because
they primarily deal with those on the lower rungs of society. His
expertise in anatomy and physiology may also be of use to those
whose ideas and questions are dismissed by other institutions
who won’t entertain “fanciful” notions of how victims met their
ends.
23. Greener Pastures Investments: Located in the Tower
Professional Building, this small office focuses on investments
for seniors, and those who have smaller amounts of money
than traditional banks will work with. While Simon Carter, a
transplant from New Jersey, does offer legitimate investment
options, this location is primarily a book-making operation with
a focus on sports and off-track betting.
In-Game Use: Those seeking to track down the origins of
unexplained wealth might find Simon a useful ally in digging
through financial records (for a fee, of course). Additionally,
Simon keeps off-the-books strong boxes in a reinforced back
room, which could be a useful place for storing occult objects
or other necessities one doesn’t want to carry on their person
all the time.
24. Lucerne’s Typing School: A small business that’s little
more than a single room on High Lane, Lucerne’s Typing
School instructs secretaries, stenographers, court reporters
and others who need to be able to type quickly and accurately.
Offering courses that are much less expensive (and which can be
completed more quickly) than competing programs, there are
plenty of young people using this school’s methods to swell their
qualifications.
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In-Game Use: Lucerne’s school, such as it is, sees all kinds of
people. From hopeful young authors who need to learn their
way around a typewriter, to teachers who simply need an extra
paycheck, to those looking to make their way in a limited job
market, it takes all sorts. This makes it a useful place to find
people (and contacts) from all walks of life. In terms of plot
hooks, it’s possible that strange screeds may be found near
the machines, written by unknown authors and just waiting
for someone to stumble across them. Of course, it’s possible
that these missives were not written by human hands, thus
deepening the mystery even further.
25. Farrier Brothers: Located so far down River Street that
it’s barely considered a part of Arkham proper any longer, the
Farrier Brothers are one part boat storage and one part boat
repair facility. While they don’t have the capabilities to handle
larger working craft like a commercial trawler, they can make
repairs and provide end-of-season storage for smaller pleasure
craft and fishing boats.
In-Game Use: The mechanics at the Farrier Brothers hear
all kinds of things. From snatches of old riverfront legends, to
which boats are moving hot cargoes (anything ranging from
liquor and drugs to relics dredged up from the depths), they can
act as quite a source of information for investigators. And, of
course, if one needs to rent a boat there may be some available
here for the proper price.
26. Ashford Detective Agency: Found above a pungent-
smelling market on Fish Street, this agency only employs a
single detective; Mark Ashford. A man with a lean build that’s
just starting to go soft around the edges, Mark keeps his war
medals in a box on the wall, and a bottle of unidentified spirits
for medicinal purposes locked up in his lower desk drawer. More
dogged and determined than he is insightful, Mark doesn’t have
a whole lot of scruples once he’s been put on retainer.
In-Game Use: Ashford can be both a useful source of
information, and a helpful ally for investigators. Once hired (at
a fee that’s only ¾ of the more reputable detectives in Arkham)
he follows his clients’ case. Though he’s more used to cheating
spouses and lying business partners, he saw his share of strange
and inexplicable things while overseas that have allowed him to
keep an open mind when it comes to the facts of a case.
27. Chambers Plumbing: Located just off of Independence
Square, this small-time operation is run by Carlos Hernandez
and Salvatore Dimaggio. No one knows who Chambers is, or
if there’s ever been such a person, but the two handymen have
found over the years that Mr. Chambers can act as a useful
fiction for clients who like to imagine someone with old New
England blood sitting behind a desk while Sal and Carlos are
sent out to do the heavy lifting.
In-Game Use: All sorts of strange things wind up in the sewers
of Arkham, and both Sal and Carlos have tales to tell about
some of the bizarre experiences they’ve had. Not only that, but
a surprising number of people will just ignore you if you have a
tool belt and work boots on, which has allowed these two men
access to places in town that most would never dream of being
able to enter... something investigators could find useful, should
they need a cover story.
28. Stitches: While not officially a business, Stitches is run out
of Amelia Armstrong’s family home near Hoyes Street. A young
black woman, Amelia has been sewing since before she could
walk according to her relatives. While she primarily adjusts
clothes for those in the neighborhood, she’s hoping to eventually
open up a real store. Whether Arkham is the kind of city that
would let her do so... that’s a different discussion altogether.
In-Game Use: While Amelia’s clients usually come to her, she
has been known to go to clients who are willing to pay an extra
fee for her to fit them in the comfort of their own home. Perhaps
she’s seen strange robes kept hidden in the closets of a wealthy
client, or accidentally found a secret exit from a wealthy home,
which could act as a clue for investigators. Alternatively, she
might be able to provide insight on what a swatch of fabric found
in the course of an investigation might mean, or where it could
have come from... especially if the fabric is unique to a particular
person, or neighborhood.
29. Treasures of the Orient: Found on River Street, this
small shop boasts imports from India, China, Russia, Japan and
other faraway destinations. Managed by Mr. Raj Singh, the store
has figurines, carpets, wall hangings, incense and more. Largely
a curiosity shop that’s most commonly frequented by university
students, it’s a strange little place hidden in one of Arkham’s
seedier folds.
In-Game Use: This store carries a variety of mundane items
that could be of-use to investigators who intend to conduct
rituals. The owner also deals in opium, albeit in small, controlled
doses. Singh is also familiar with some elements of the Mythos,
particularly those that have crossed paths with the Thuggee cult,
which drove him from his home in India.
30. All That Glimmers: Located not far east of Garrison
Street, this small jewelry store is one of several fronts in a block
of mostly-converted homes. While this store boasts its share of
simple gold bands and tasteful stones, there are occasionally
more... unusual pieces for sale here.
In-Game Use: The unusual jewelry found in this store could
merely be strange pieces of artistry, but they might also be ritual
items connected to the Mythos that have yet to be recognized.
Ceremonial pieces found in and around Innsmouth, as an
example, may have come through this location. This kind of
history could make the store a useful place to gather information,
or even a place to start an investigation in the event a robbery
occurred with the goal of acquiring one of these items.
31. Gelder Consignments: Found in Main Street in the
Merchant District, Gelder Consignments is a store filled with
vintage merchandise and gently used luxuries. While some have
said the store is little better than a high-end pawn shop, it’s also
the place where a lot of Arkham’s cash poor old money goes to
discreetly trade away its treasures, and where the cash rich new
money goes to acquire those status symbols.
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In-Game Use: The consignment store, owned by Jewish
immigrant Hiram Gelder, is a place where unusual items have
a way of turning up. From rare books, to cursed gems, to the
occasional Mythos artifact easily mistaken for a work of art or
historical curiosity, the store is a good place for investigators to
look for leads. Especially since Gelder knows his treasure, even
if he doesn’t put a lot of stock in the legends around particular
items. The store is also a good place for a Keeper to begin an
adventure, as a break-in or mysterious theft of a certain item
would certainly get the ball rolling.
32. Grisham Hardware: Just south of the true border of the
Merchant District, this store is run by Maria Grisham. Inheriting
the store from her father when he passed several years ago, she
manages the place with her close friend Geraldine Hannah and
local carpenter David White. The store is meticulously organized,
and while they don’t carry a lot of industrial tools or materials,
Maria is always happy to put in custom orders for people.
In-Game Use: Grisham’s sells a variety of useful items, but
more than that they supply several larger projects in the city.
Whether someone is buying unusual amounts of lye, uncommon
tools or even something like a suspicious amount of mortar, the
hardware store could be a good location for picking up rumors
about individuals who went missing, those suspected of crimes
and other details pertinent to an investigation.
33. Argyle’s Deli: Sitting on the river north of the Merchant
District’s best shopping, Argyle’s Deli is where many locals grab
their fresh cuts. Whether it’s for the ice box at home, or to eat
right at the counter, the deli sees dozens of people every hour
from the time it opens until it closes its doors. Especially since
the place is as delicious as it is cheap, ensuring a steady stream
of return business.
In-Game Use: A place to gather information and to listen to
the locals, one of the things that makes Argyle’s unique is that it
isn’t segregated. The owner, navy veteran Daniel Argyle, expects
his customers to show respect to him, his workers and each
other. Folks who’ve thrown a fuss have found rather quickly that
Daniel will huck them out onto the street, and make sure they
know they aren’t welcome back. Though he doesn’t talk about it
much, Daniel has seen some of what lurks out in the deep oceans
of the world. While he may not know what the Mythos is, he’s
inadvertently skirted around parts of it during his service.
34. The Crossing: A shop for hobbyists, the Crossing sells lead
figurines and molds, paints, scenery, materials, model trains,
strong glue and more. While there are toys, books and games for
children, most of their expensive merchandise is clearly aimed
at older individuals with the time and finances to really dedicate
to their leisure activities.
In-Game Use: The Crossing seems innocuous on the surface.
Wholesome, even. But the store has a large back room with a
scale model of Arkham that’s always being updated to reflect
changes in the city. This model could be used for planning
purposes, or it’s possible that strange signs and symbols can be
found hidden on certain locations, corresponding with what’s
happening in the current investigation.
35. Scaramuchi Dentistry: Found on the lower floor of
what looks like a tenement building on the lower south side of
Arkham, just off South Peabody Avenue, Scaramuchi Dentistry
appears to be just what it says on the door. Run by Donald
Scaramuchi, the place feels a little rough around its edges, but
it’s clean and offers affordable services to those in need.
In-Game Use: In addition to being a legitimate dentist,
Donnie also operates off the books as a gang doctor for a lot of
the criminal element in Arkham. This can be quite useful for
those injured in pursuit of a mystery who can’t go to a doctor,
or the hospital, without having to answer some uncomfortable
questions about how they came by their injuries.
36. Krazinski Barber Shop: Located on South Parsonage
Street, there are only two chairs in this barber shop. Run by
Fyodor “Fred” Krazinski, the shop is a regular hang out for
several members of the community. It offers hot shaves, haircuts,
scalp massages, shoe shines and even some more “traditional”
services like boil lancing, stitching and bone setting should they
be needed.
In-Game Use: The barber shop is a hub for news and gossip for
what’s going on across the city’s south side. It’s also a good place
to find those who have a functional knowledge of old European
folklore, which just might brush up against parts of the Mythos,
should the investigators need a clue.
37. Garland Society: Residing in a nondescript stone building
on the east end of Miskatonic Avenue, the Garland Society is
something of a social club for the city’s Polish immigrants. With
old men smoking cigarettes and playing checkers, and younger
men sharing plates of stew before heading off to jobs, it’s a place
of refuge for those who can only rely on their community.
In-Game Use: The Garland Society is a good place for
characters of Polish descent to find family, alibis, friends
and necessities in Arkham. It can also be a good place to find
information those outside the community may not know, as
long as one is persuasive enough to get people to open up.
38. Stinson’s Stationery: A small, cramped store tucked into
a side alley in the Merchant District, Stinson’s is actually run
by a man named Boris Kemidoff. Affable and soft-spoken, with
barely a trace of his native accent, the balding, bespectacled man
has the air of a scholar rather than a shopkeeper. From custom
paper and pens, to unique calligraphy tools, he offers all sorts of
supplies to give one’s writing that personal touch.
In-Game Use: Kemidoff has a great knowledge of penmanship,
and he’s experienced with a variety of codes and cyphers. Not
only that, but he’s been known to forge documents on behalf of
the town’s criminal element; marriage certificates, work papers,
identification and even deeds have all been falsified at his special
desk locked in a hidden back room.
39. Spinelli’s Army/Navy Surplus: A store that opened not
long after the end of the Civil War, Spinelli’s has done fairly brisk
business over the years. With swords, bayonets, uniform pieces
and riding gear all purchased at a discount from government
store houses, it isn’t uncommon to find items from foreign
militaries here as well.
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In-Game Use: Arthur Spinelli, an American army veteran
himself, is someone who knows his history. He doesn’t put
anything in his shop for display purposes, either; everything he
carries is meant to function just as well now as it did when it was
first produced. He has been known, however, to earmark some
unique acquisitions for the Italian gangs in the city. In return
Arthur usually has alcohol cached in his basement, along with
some off-market drugs he could trade, should money not be
sufficient.
40. Presedony Farmer’s Market: Held west of Boundary
Street off the dirt road, the market has the usual array of fresh
fruits and vegetables one would expect to find, along with
preserves, baked goods and more. There are often out-of-
towners in attendance too, bringing tools, trunks of aged books
and other items for sale or trade. Something of a treasure hunt,
the market moves inside during the colder months, housed in
the few remaining barns in the area.
In-Game Use: This market is an ideal way to introduce rumors,
along with the occasional Mythos text, item or clue. Individuals
in attendance may have stories to tell about old New England
families, or strange tales about other towns in Miskatonic
Country (like Innsmouth), should investigators need clues.
41. Bartleby’s Chemistry Supply: Found down a side
street off Pickman Avenue, this storefront offers most things
a scientifically-minded student would need. While the labs on
campus tend to provide tools for student use, there is still a steady
stream of individuals doing business with this store to ensure
they have what they need to conduct at-home experiments and
research.
In-Game Use: While the store offers legitimate chemistry
supplies, it also supplies necessary equipment to various
bootleggers throughout Arkham. Hidden in the basement of
the chemistry supplier one may even find a secret still used to
provide high-grain alcohol on the sly. With a close connection to
both the campus and the criminal, Bartleby’s is an ideal location
for those who need to make contact with a variety of NPCs.
42. Sweetman’s: A place that’s somewhere between a diner
and a cafe, Sweetman’s is a brief walk away from the Miskatonic
campus on West Church Street. With coffee, confections, a soda
fountain and a small menu of meal options, the place is a hotbed
of debate. Sometimes the debate is over alternative theories of
archaeological time, and sometimes it’s about which cream goes
best with which coffee, but it seems there’s always someone here
willing to pick a hill to die on.
In-Game Use: Sweetman’s is a popular hangout place for
students and staff alike, which makes it a good place to meet
with learned individuals away from the halls of academia.
And with such a large number of people constantly coming
and going, it’s also an ideal location for picking up gossip and
gathering information about what’s going on at the university...
particularly if one is not, themselves, a student.
43. Hovel’s House of Games: Quartered in an old house on
Pickman Street, the House of Games specializes in books, decks
and board games that cover a variety of tastes. Many of the
games this store sells are designed by locals, and more than a
few of them boast symbols and ideas that were made popular by
the spiritualism craze of yesteryear that never quite went away.
In-Game Use: Hovel’s can be a fun way to locate mistaken
Mythos items ranging from medallions, to “spirit boards,” to
tomes that were thought to be some kind of mystery or game
to be deciphered by the players. The owners, Leland and Maeve
Hovel, have a number of friends among the Miskatonic student
body (as well as the staff) and they can make for interesting
connections, as well as sources of information.
44. The Smokehouse: A dimly lit restaurant built from
hardwood and dark leather, the Smokehouse can be found on
River Street. Serving a variety of fish cuts, crabs, lobster, beef,
chicken and more, everything is grilled, smoked and seasoned in
this place. While it is a little rich for many citizens’ pocket books,
this place is frequented by union laborers and government
workers alike.
In-Game Use: The Smokehouse is where a lot of dirty deals get
made in Arkham. Whether it’s a county inspector getting a bribe
along with his salmon, or an arranged meeting between two
gangs hashing out a turf dispute with words instead of weapons,
there is more corruption than there is steak sauce here. More
importantly, though, it’s a location the police take great pains
to ignore.
45. The Parisian: Originally a derogatory term used to refer to
a small second story cafe in French Hill, Pierre Devereaux has
since embraced the name. Set up in a house, the place feels more
like a boudoir than a place one comes to drink espresso or have
a sandwich. Filled with couches, floor cushions and intimate
nooks, the cafe is usually filled with whispers and blue cigarette
smoke.
In-Game Use: The casual atmosphere of this lounging cafe
draws all kinds of people. From campus scholars, to poets and
painters, to drug dealers and bootleggers, it’s an ideal place to
make inquiries, as well as finding information and contacts.
46. River Town Museum: As one of the oldest parts of
Arkham, River Town takes a lot of pride in its history. This
unofficial museum, set up on the ground floor of a house on
Main Street, boasts collections of photographs documenting
the Arkham of the past, along with maps, relics and dioramas
depicting Arkham in general, and River Town in particular.
In-Game Use: Run by a thin, bespectacled man named
Horace Ledoux, the museum can be a useful place to come
across mentions of old family bloodlines, strange happenings
and noteworthy events. Horace himself is a great believer in
conspiracy, and he has his share of theories about Arkham’s
secrets. While most of his theories are bunk, one or two of them
are closer than most people would believe.
47. Madame McGowan’s: Marked by a hanging whirligig of
woven sticks and corn husks on the edge of River Town, Emily
McGowan came over the ocean with her family just after the
Civil War. Her shop, which is the front room of her home, is
filled with staves and drying herbs, carved wooden tokens and
bottles filled with unusual oils and potions.
In-Game Use: A handsome woman in her late middle age,
much of Emily’s practice is just a show for those who seek some
everyday magic in their lives. She is mostly a herbalist who makes
poultices for those who can’t afford doctors’ prices, she’s learned
in methods of poppet magic. She may, however, recognize some
rituals used by cults devoted to the Mythos, making her a source
of insight on certain investigations.
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48. Final Testament: A squat, wide building on South French
Hill Street, Final Testament is a place that carves monuments
for its customers. While a majority of their business now circles
around dedication bricks, cornerstones and similar decorations,
the business was built on the funeral trade, and it still provides
headstones, cenotaphs, and other memorial items for those who
need them.
In-Game Use: The stone masons Hubert Farnes and Brendan
McClaugherty have kept this business running for years after
they took it over from the previous owners. With knowledge
of prominent deaths, the funeral arrangements made by many
families in Arkham, and rumors heard in the death trade, these
two may prove quite a useful source of information.
49. Miller’s Grill: Found on South Powder Mill Street, this
“workman’s kitchen” serves meals through a window. Though
there are some outdoor places to sit during good weather, there’s
no dining room. Customers are given their hamburgers or
sandwiches wrapped in low-quality butcher’s paper, and bottles
of soda can be purchased to go with it should one desire. Hot,
greasy and cheap, the Grill is a favorite spot for night walkers,
late workers and those with very little pocket money.
In-Game Use: Open later than many other businesses in
Arkham, the staff at the Grill sees all sorts of folks through the
windows. Whether it’s watching shambling shapes out in the
fog, seeing fleeting figure running through the night or hearing
gunshots, there’s all sorts of information they could provide
along with a toasted cheese sandwich should investigators ask
the right questions.
50. The Alvarez Place: A collection of properties on the
Outskirts, these old, crumbling farmhouses have been converted
to sturdy living quarters by the Alvarez family. A large clan of
folk who came north after the end of the hostilities with Mexico,
they maintain gardens on their property in addition to working
as groundskeepers, carpenters, delivery persons, and a dozen
other jobs throughout Arkham.
In-Game Use: No one ever notices the help, as the old
saying goes, which makes the Alvarez family a useful source of
information about many of the goings on in town. A missing
member of the family could also act as a plot point, since the
clan will come for blood if one of their own is hurt... a fact that
worries the police even more than the gangs who learned the
hard way to stay away from the family unless their intentions
are good.
51. Rider’s Life: Found on the western end of the Merchant
District between Main and Church Street, this saddle shop
has been in business for decades now. While horses are a less
frequent sight on the streets of Arkham now than they used to
be, Rider’s Life provides everything from fresh tack and riding
apparel to quirts, polish and repair work.
In-Game Use: A place frequented by the upper crust of
Arkham (and those who wish to appear to be part of the upper
crust), there are all kinds of tidbits one could hear about the
wealthier families of the city if they listened. Also, since the shop
handles custom orders, it’s possible they may have unknowingly
provided ritual implements to a Mythos cult.
52. Fredo’s Pizza: A new business in Arkham, Fredo’s is over
on East Main Street where it runs into Peabody Avenue. The
former bakery whose brick-fired ovens have been put to a new
use is run by Fredo Gnucci, and the restaurant seeks to emulate
many of the New York City parlors that serve this unusual food.
It’s uncertain how Arkham will react to this restaurant, but there
has been more than a little curiosity surrounding it thus far.
In-Game Use: A gathering spot that draws its share of the
adventurous, Fredo’s makes for a good location for investigators
who need a meeting spot. It could also, if a Keeper wished, be
used as an operation to launder money for any of the crime
syndicates in town, explaining how it keeps its doors open as a
new, niche business in a time of economic uncertainty.
53. Salvages: A strange building on Easter Water Street,
Salvages is run by the bespectacled Arnold Drumpf. A man
with thinning hair and a crooked shoulder, he’s a tinkerer by
trade, and a magpie by inclination. Repairing machines, fixing
broken tools and seeing what oddities he can find washed up
on the beaches, the man seems to have a real nose for finding
overlooked treasures.
In-Game Use: Salvages is an ideal location for investigators
to find strange, lost items connected to the Mythos. Whether
it’s a half-repaired version of the resonator, bleached bones of
Deep Ones, or something else entirely, Arnold always seems to
stumble across such things. It’s possible that he may even be
sensitive to the psychic emanations of the Old Ones, which guide
him as an unknowing pawn in their schemes.
54. Baker Brown’s: A small place off of Whately Street, this
bakery specializes in donuts and coffee, though scones, cookies
and cakes are far from uncommon there. Run by Jacob Brown,
a man of mixed descent, the bakery employs many individuals
deemed “unwanted” or untouchable by some of the stodgier
parts of Arkham.
In-Game Use: The workers and customers of this bakery tend
to be part of the community the police don’t help or listen to.
As such, there may be dozens of issues investigators can help
with, from bizarre sounds and unexplained disappearances, to
rumors of people paying with ancient-looking gold, it can make
a solid jumping off point for a mystery.
55. Needs of The Many: Found in a
refurbished factory on the Northside, this
charity office takes in a variety of donations
from businesses and individuals for those in
need. From furniture and clothing for babies,
to bulk bags of groceries, the Needs does a
great deal of work for the poor... many of
whom live right here in Arkham.
In-Game Use: This charity could be a place
to collect information on families that are
disappearing from the city. It could also be
used as a location for laundering money for the
city’s gangs, or it might have a sinister purpose
all its own if a cult is behind its supposedly charitable actions
rather than a group genuinely interested in helping others.
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56. Captured Moments: A portrait studio on West Derby,
Captured Moments offers photography and traditional painted
portraits. In business for a dozen years, Milo Dantonio and his
sister Francesca weren’t fully accepted at first. All this time
later, most important families have sat for one type of portrait
or another.
In-Game Use: The portraits from this business could provide
an interesting look into the history of some of Arkham’s most
prominent people. This business could also be involved in cult
activity, whether that means providing images to be used in
rituals meant to target individuals, or stealing vital essences
from those who sit to be painted or photographed... perhaps to
maintain the youth and vitality of the Dantonio siblings.
57. Farnam and Flair: A haberdasher that’s been in operation
for three generations, this hat shop can be found in Curwen
Street. Boasting locally made hats in a variety of styles and sizes,
this store caters to those who need fine hats, as well as those who
need serviceable, reliable ones.
In-Game Use: Currently run by Alistair Farnam, the grandson
of founder Barnabus Farnum, the store has been slowly changing
to cater to more customers. This store’s hats are turning up in
far more places than before, and there are rumors that Farnam
and Flair has been bought out in all but name by one of the city’s
gangs. Of course, there could be other forces behind Alistair’s
sunken eyes, and his increasingly brittle smile. Drug addiction?
Strange dreams? Or perhaps the “social club” he joined was far
more than advertised?
58. Willoughby’s: A jeweler on West Curwen Street,
Willoughby’s is known for creating unique pieces that will
stand the test of time. From gem cutting, to silver polishing,
to engraving, this store offers a variety of services to those who
come through its doors.
In-Game Use: The jewelers at this store can provide their
expertise on unusual relics of silver or gold, should investigators
need such insight. Not only that, but the jewelers could also be
responsible for creating pendants, rings or other ritual items
used by Mythos cults through the region... even if the jewelers
themselves aren’t members of the cult, and have no real
conception of what it is they made.
59. Minutes and Cogs: Located on Gedney
Street, this clock maker’s shop is filled with
the regular rhythms of ticks and tocks. From
imposing grandfather clocks to slender pocket
watches, this store sells, services and repairs
a wide variety of time pieces both in the store
itself, as well as in the homes of several of its
clients.
In-Game Use: Familiar with all sorts of
fine, mechanical work, the watchmakers and
clock cleaners of this shop may be able to
provide insight on bizarre devices or unusual
mechanisms that investigators come across
during their case. Additionally, the tiny tool sets used in
repairing such fine mechanisms can also double as lock picks,
should one need to acquire a set while avoiding suspicion.
60. Sawyer’s Candies: Found in the middle of the Market
District, this shop carries all sorts of sweet treats to tempt any
palate. From molasses sweetener, to butterscotch, to taffies,
peppermint and more, this store is just as popular among
children as it is adults looking for ways to make their coffee or
tea just a little less bitter in the mornings.
In-Game Use: Sawyer’s may seem like a place for keeping one’s
sweet tooth satisfied (and it is), but the shop is also a supplier for
many of the moonshiners and rum runners who need to acquire
sugar and other sweeteners in large quantities in order to brew
their batches. In fact, more than one speakeasy has some rather
unique batches that have been made using older, unsold candies
from the store as stock for their process, and the drinks have
proven surprisingly popular.
61. Bannerman Office Supply: Located within sight of
Curwen Street, this shop carries all the necessities one would
need in an office setting. Calendars, ledgers, pens, furniture
and various models of typewriters fill the shelves, and if there is
something the shop doesn’t have available it can put in custom
orders for its customers... often at a significant discount.
In-Game Use: Bannerman’s supplies a great deal of the paper
goods throughout Arkham’s business community, and it’s a
regular contact for several nearby towns as well. Technicians
from this store often service or make deliveries to offices in
the Northside, as well as on the Miskatonic campus. Those
seeking information, or who might be looking for ways to sneak
into client offices, may find this business a useful ally in their
endeavors.
62. Albanese Tax Associates: Taking up office space in the
Northside, this office has several tax preparers who work with
the city’s more notable families. As the years have gone on,
though, it’s been rumored that this firm has taken on less...
reputable clients in order to ensure that their profit margins stay
in the black.
In-Game Use: Associates and tax preparers at Albanese work
with several of Arkham’s wealthy families, as well as with some
of the larger crime syndicates that have taken root in Arkham.
Whichever type of individual that’s the focus of the current
investigation, though, the files kept in this office may be full
of damning details that could provide a paper trail as to where
payments have come from, along with mysterious expenses that
could offer clues (trips to particular locations, hush money paid
to particular officials etc.).
63. Baker’s Dozen: Run out of a house on the northern
end or Hoyes Street, Em Grady lost her husband in the Great
War several years ago. She took in boarders to try to keep the
mortgage paid, but ultimately she needed to do more to keep
the creditors off her back. Since she was often baking pies and
cakes for charities and her church, her kitchen has become
her salvation. Producing dozens of delicious treats a day for
a fraction of what one might spend at a more upscale bakery,
Baker’s Dozen is one of those smaller, unofficial businesses that
litter Arkham.
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In-Game Use: Baker’s Dozen can be used as a location
where suspects in investigations are (or have been) staying.
Alternatively, Em could have an unusual source for her
ingredients that allows her to keep her prices so low. Perhaps
she’s stealing it so she can keep turning a profit... or in an
extreme case, it might be a gift bestowed by Shub Niggurath. A
gift that is having rather dramatic effects on those who consume
too many of Em’s sweets.
64. Kaine Arborists: A business set up along Water Street,
this location is one part nursery and one part landscape design.
Those who really want to make their yards stand out from their
neighbors’ often come here to find unique shrubbery, trees,
bushes and flowers, as well as getting expert help from the
business’s natural designers.
In-Game Use: Ryan Kaine was once a student as Miskatonic,
but he left education early in order to pursue his business
interests. Mundane plot hooks could use the nursery as a place
for growing dangerous herbs, mushrooms and other plants
which can be sold illegally as part of the drug trade. Alternatively,
for something more Mythos oriented, the business could be
planting parts and pieces of the Black Goat’s thousand young
all across Arkham, making offerings to Shub Niggurath, or
creating perfectly-aligned ritual spaces using just the right trees
in preparation for a seasonal rite.
65. Silver’s Fine Perfumes & Scents: Found on High Street
in Uptown, this boutique imports fine perfumes from halfway
across the world in addition to making many of their own,
unique, blends that are only available in Arkham. From subtle
floral scents to more unique, ephemeral accents, Silver’s is a
byword among many members of the city’s upper crust.
In-Game Use: A place frequented by those with money, Silver’s
would be an ideal location for making contact with NPCs that
would normally be unapproachable to investigators who aren’t
from the same social class. The perfumist may also be used as a
source of plot, as they could be using unique plants from other
worlds, or the scent glands from creatures like the Mi-go as
ingredients in their latest batch of perfumes, which could lead to
addictive, mutagenic or otherwise disastrous results.
66. Jacoby’s: An establishment on Pickman Street, this
business offers the finest in pens and journals. An extremely
niche market, perhaps, but every modern gentleman and lady
must practice their penmanship, and many of them may wish
to carry a personalized pen as a status symbol. Relatively few
people come into Jacoby’s to browse, though; if you’re there,
then you know what it is you need.
In-Game Use: With its custom implements, it’s very possible
that pens, ritual notebooks or even high-quality paper that
threatening letters are written on may be traced back to
Jacoby’s. If upper-class individuals are involved in an ongoing
case then this business may prove to be a useful link in the chain
as investigators try to trace clues back to their sources.
67. Saville’s: Located in the heart of Uptown, Saville’s is a
tailor’s shop that focuses on bespoke suits of clothing for the
city’s wealthy men about town, as well as for young boys who
are growing into public life. While this shop has extended some
of its services to women over the years as well, their primary
clientele remains men.
In-Game Use: Catering to the wealthier clients of the city,
Saville’s tailors know more secrets than anyone except perhaps
their clients’ valets. If a Keeper wishes to use the place as a
center for a plot, however, then charms or secrets could be sewn
into the lining of particular suits of clothing to attract dangerous
eldritch entities toward the wearer, resulting in a string of
untimely deaths.
68. Walker’s: Walking sticks are very much a mark of someone
cultured and distinguished, and they’re used by a variety of
individuals of varying levels of society. Walker’s, located on
West Street near where it meets High Street, creates custom
walking sticks to suit every individual’s needs. A favorite of the
city’s elite, many members of the Freemasons, as well as several
other noted social clubs, acquire their sticks from this shop.
Promising quality, there are some families who have handed
down the walking sticks made here for two generations or more!
In-Game Use: Sticks produced by Walker’s always have a
unique maker’s mark that makes them quickly identifiable. If
one is found as evidence (or one is glimpsed in the hand of a
mysterious suspect during the course of an investigation) then
information about the bearer could be found at this shop. One
of these sticks could also make for a one-of-a-kind reward,
particularly if it contained a weapon like a dagger or a rifle,
which is a far from uncommon practice.
69. Halston Message Service: A small office near High
Street contains the operators of this combination telegraph and
telephone answering service. Staffed 24 hours a day, they ensure
confidentiality for their clients, and they’re trusted by some
of the most prestigious citizens (as well as several successful
businesses) in Arkham.
In-Game Use: This service, despite its location in Uptown,
can be useful for investigators who need a reliable, discrete
messaging service... especially if the Keeper is looking for ways
for mysterious callers to drop clues into their laps. Of course,
said clues could turn out to be a trap from the individuals behind
a current mystery, as well.
70. Museum of Wonders and Oddities: Found just south
of Whateley Street in East Town, this place is marked by a
fantastical sign bearing skulls and moons. Inside this converted
house are supposed relics left by Native American tribes, medical
curiosities floating in vats of chemicals and taxidermy creatures
boasting bizarre mutations and strange defects.
In-Game Use: While much of the contents of this so-called
museum are nothing but fraud and hokum (aborted cow fetuses
labeled as human and animal hybrids, or two-headed coyotes
that were cleverly stitched together from multiple bodies) there
could be genuine Mythos treasures lurking amidst the clutter.
Not only that but the owner, a man in a sweeping cape and
dark suit by the name of Aaron Creedy, may have some genuine
knowledge of the Mythos despite his theatrical posing.
71. Wheelman’s: An unmarked business on Water Street, old
Jack Wheelman is a tinker who makes small repairs to pots,
kettles, pans and other kitchen necessities. He also has a skill
for putting a perfect edge onto a blade, and he’ll sit in his rocking
chair for hours with a stack of knives, a whetstone and a strop
just honing steel until the sun goes down.
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In-Game Use: An expert on blades of all sorts, Jack might
have some insight about the damage done to a person’s body by
a particular kind of blade if investigators are looking for a clue.
Additionally, those who find unusual knives may receive some
insight about them if they come to Jack and ask for his opinion.
Lastly, the old timer is just full of stories, and those who sit on
his porch for any length of time will hear tales of sea monsters,
murders, cults and more that may hold clues about their current
investigation.
72. Dredger & Company: Located at the eastern end of Water
Street, D&C as some call it is a small, hardworking organization
that specializes in moving earth. While the company has a single
ship that’s used for water-based jobs, most of their digging takes
place on land (basements, ditches, drainage paths etc.) and it’s
still done largely by hand.
In-Game Use: For Keepers looking for plot hooks, this
business provides a lot of opportunities. Dredger & Company
may have been on a job where they dug up something that should
have stayed buried. Whether it’s a diary from a cult leader, a
mysterious Mythos relic or the bound form of a dangerous
entity, this company’s activities can be the source of the current
mystery. A more “pedestrian” use of this business might be to
dispose of bodies and other unwanted evidence for one or more
of the city’s criminal enterprises.
73. Coin and Stamp: A small shop on Armitage Street, Coin
and Stamp is a niche business for those few collectors in the city.
Unique and exotic coins can be found here, along with out-of-
print stamps, and even some early generation baseball cards.
The owner Carl Thomas walks with a heavy cane, and he is a
repository of knowledge on collectibles. He also ensures that
he reaches out not just to people his own age, but to the young
folk who wander in out of curiosity. Someone needs to take the
torch of history, as he often says, which is why he ensures there’s
never dust on the subjects of his passions.
In-Game Use: Items found in the course of an investigation,
particularly ancient or foreign coins that may be left as a calling
card, might be identified here and their prominence explained.
Thomas himself was a drummer boy during the Civil War, and
though his limp from a Confederate musket ball has only grown
more pronounced, his mind is as sharp as it ever was. He’s
collected a lot of odd bits of trivia and pieces of tales in his years,
many of which may be of use to investigators.
74. Stanford’s Salvage: Found on the curve of Armitage Street
near the train tracks, John Stanford runs this salvage yard with
his two nephews. One of the more successful businesses run by
a black man in Arkham, many of the town’s old blood turn their
noses up at what they simply refer to as the dump. Until they
need something hauled away off their property, that is.
In-Game Use: Constantly on the lookout for old scrap, the
salvagers could come across pieces of the Mythos in their
searches. Whether it’s strange objects hidden away in a buried
safe that was hauled away as little more than scrap iron, or
finding bizarre ingots washed up on the beach after a storm,
the Stanfords could act as a significant point of contact for
investigators.
75. Hanson Handymen: Working out of a small storefront on
Marsh Street, this business works primarily for the city’s various
landlords and poorer homeowners. As the name implies, they
handle any kind of odd job one might require. From painting a
house, to repairing leaks in the plumbing, to helping clean out
old rooms after a boarder has died and left a mess behind them,
Hanson never says no to a job if the price is right.
In-Game Use: Workers from Hanson’s might have information
about modifications made to local homes, or they might have
noticed something unusual about a crime scene they were hired
to clean up once the police had departed. They might even be
responsible (albeit accidentally) for unleashing elements of the
Mythos when hired to clean up after the death of an old recluse,
breaking bindings laid down to keep out eldritch horrors that
can now freely roam the darker corners of Arkham.
76. Durham’s Penny Arcade: With sawdust on the floor and
regularly spaced spittoons, this place has the worn-out air of a
second-hand fun house. Filled with hand-cranked movies and
tired skill tester games, the cabinets’ raucous paint and saucy
names can’t hide their scraped sides and sprung springs. Since a
number of Downtown residents don’t have the time or money to
cross the river looking for entertainment, though, the place has
become something of a dedicated hang out for older adolescents,
along with many of Arkham’s rougher customers.
In-Game Use: The penny arcade is a seedy place, and a
great location to pick up gossip from all corners of Downtown.
Additionally, it’s likely there are illicit card and dice games
set up in the backroom which are using the arcade as a smoke
screen. Such games would cater to Arkham’s criminal element,
allowing investigators a chance to at least try to ask a few
questions around the table, should they secure a spot in one of
these games.
77. Caruso’s: A tiny store that’s roughly the size of a big city
bodega, Caruso’s is located a stone’s throw from Independence
Square. While it sells cigarettes, snacks and
newspapers, there’s also a robust lending
library along the back wall. Filled with old
dime novels, dog-eared magazines and
bizarre pulp fiction, it seems there’s always
someone coming or going from that end of
the store.
In-Game Use: Caruso’s is a hub of local
activity, and there’s always people and
gossip coming in and out of it. Additionally,
the library operates under a, “take a book, leave a book,” policy.
As such, it’s possible that occult diaries or Mythos tomes that
are mistaken for pieces of fiction could wind up there, left out
in public for anyone curious enough to take these books home
with them.
78. Grafton Bondsmen: Located near the courthouse on
Peabody Avenue, this business helps those who can’t post bail
on their own. Though providing bonds for those who wish to
get out of jail is their main service, the business has been known
to pursue bounties on noted criminals as well. With that said,
though, these manhunters tend to stick to less-dangerous work
unless there’s a large payday attached to it.
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In-Game Use: If investigators get themselves arrested,
this business can be an ideal way to get out of jail relatively
quickly. Grafton Bondsmen agents may also moonlight as gang
enforcers, private muscle or take on jobs looking for missing
persons throughout Arkham. This could make them potential
antagonists or allies, depending on a Keeper’s needs. Also of
note, this company tends to undercut the Federal Bond Agency,
offering a 1/4 discount on costs for their services, and even
sabotaging their competitors’ business if they can get away with
it.
79. Common Dogs: Typically found around the Common
(though the cart does move pretty regularly), Common Dogs
does a brisk business for much of the year. Selling hot dogs with
all the trimmings, the cart usually has bottles of soda, as well
as seasonal items like hot cider in the fall, or lemonade in the
spring and early summer.
In-Game Use: This cart is almost constantly on the move
seeking out the latest hot spots for crowds throughout Arkham.
As such, it comes into contact with all sorts of people at a variety
of events. A handy witness to happenings all around the city,
Common Dogs is a great source of rumors should investigators
need to gather information.
80. Jan’s Jams: A quaint little shop on Main Street in the
Merchant’s District, this shop deals in jams, jellies and all
manner of preserves. While some are made by the shop’s
owners, others are bought from families and homesteads in the
Outskirts and brought into the city. Everything sold in the shop
is locally produced, though, which is something of a point of
pride for the shop.
In-Game Use: A contact point for many folk who don’t live in
Arkham proper, Jan’s Jams can be a good spot to pick up rumors
about what’s going on outside of town without actually needing
to leave town. Additionally, the preserves themselves could act
as plot hooks, should a Keeper wish. Some of the preserves could
be made in such a way that if one leaves
them in a cool, dark room for a month or
so that they will turn into something akin
to wine, for example. More Mythos-related
plots might involve people getting sick or
changing from eating out-of-town preserves,
potentially due to influence from Shub-
Niggurath, or a force like the Color Out of
Space which tainted the initial fruits.
81. Mason Seams: A small shop on the
southern edge of the Merchant District
with a surprisingly large back room, Mason Seams specializes
in sewing machine repairs and tune-ups. While Mason himself
usually makes house calls for his clients, he also sells refurbished
machines should someone be in the market for something
functional that lacks the glossy finish of a device straight out of
the Sears catalog.
In-Game Use: Entering the homes of many Arkham residents,
as well as several businesses, Mason Wick can act as a source of
information and rumors for investigators. His shop could also
deal in other kinds of precise machinery, such as firearms for
those who can’t just walk into a hunting goods store to make a
purchase, such as many members of Arkham’s underworld.
82. Pickwick Credit Union: Opened as a competitor to the
banks and lenders up in the Downtown district, the Pickwick
Credit Union operates by creating a safer option for loans and
accounts for smaller businesses, and the less wealthy individuals
in Arkham. Located in an older building in River Town, the
credit union has rejected offers from many larger banks to be
bought out, preferring to keep providing its services to those
who would have no other option without them.
In-Game Use: The Pickwick Credit Union may be allied with
criminal enterprises, laundering their whiskey earnings in order
to help its fight against the city’s larger financial institutions.
The credit union might also have safe deposit boxes that hold
documents or relics relevant to the Mythos which can be used to
provide investigators with clues as the case goes on.
83. Horowitz Cycles: Taking up a prominent spot-on Main
Street, this shop sells bicycles, and the occasional unicycle or
tricycle. While most of the vehicles the shop sells (along with
pumps, patches and other maintenance equipment) are aimed
at children, they do have bikes intended for adults. Though most
commonly ridden by college students from the university, one
or two make their way to the Outskirts from time to time.
In-Game Use: Useful for investigators who want a subtler way
to get around the city, the shop could also be used to identify
tire tracks, or to help place certain models of bicycle seen by
investigators. Though more common that horses, there are still
few enough bicycles that someone in the market might be able to
tell one from the other enough to narrow down a search.
84. Fullman Vacuums: A smaller shop just off Main Street,
this store is primarily frequented by the wealthy, and by
businesses who need to keep their buildings clean. Sporting the
latest in powered vacuum cleaners, as well as manual models,
the store also contracts to provide cleaning services to those who
would rather pay a small fee more regularly to have someone
else vacuum their premises.
In-Game Use: It’s possible that the vacuum service Fullman
provides (or repairs being conducted on a damaged model) are
connected to a clue in the investigators’ current case. Missing
shell casings, a unique herbal powder found on a carpet, or
some other small clue could grant some insight as to what kind
of mess someone has been trying to clean up.
85. McCrory’s Kitchen: South of East College Street, this
building feels like little more than a large shed with a handful
of tables inside. A place where food is always available to those
in need, stew and bread are served several times a day here.
Donations are accepted to help keep the kitchen running, and
most in the neighborhood give what they can. Many of them
have needed McCrory’s services from time to time themselves,
and they want to pay some of their own good fortune forward to
help others.
In-Game Use: The kitchen is a perfect location for gathering
information from those who struggle at the lowest rung of the
city’s economic ladder. It could also be used as a plot point if
individuals started vanishing, yet the stew pot was constantly
full. Whether one includes mention of the Tcho-Tcho people, or
other references to cannibalism found throughout Lovecraft’s
work, this could easily be its own, self-contained plot.
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86. Ivor’s Furnishings: Found in the more heavily Polish
parts of French Hill, Ivor Kominski runs this small business
with the aid of his brother, his niece and his nephew. A talented
carpenter with a noted skill when it comes to reupholstering
everything from easy chairs to old-fashioned fainting couches,
Ivor usually has some kind of salvage project going on at any
given time in addition to his contract work.
In-Game Use: Old secrets left hidden inside pieces of furniture
could be found at Ivor’s during a repair and refurbishing. Old
letters hidden inside cushions, secret compartments containing
strange items and more might be lurking inside an innocuous
chair leg or found within a secret drawer. If these finds are
related to the Mythos they could lead to madness, violence and
worse unless they’re contained quickly by investigators.
87. The Green Fairy: A small operation that calls itself a
publishing house, the Green Fairy operates out of a small office
on South French Hill Street. Run by William Williamson, a
terminally over-caffeinated former Miskatonic student, the
“company’s” main product is a monthly pulp magazine featuring
the work of local writers and artists. While largely regarded as a
cheap, disposable rag, it is nonetheless popular in certain parts
of Arkham.
In-Game Use: The stories submitted to this magazine are
often bizarre and unsettling, but they might offer clues as well.
Often showcasing myth and local legend, grains of truth about
the Mythos sometimes slip through into the publication under
the guise of merely being imaginative works of fiction.
88. The Toolbox: A lending library of skills, this place is run
by Seamus McGinty. In his life the old man has been a farmer,
a carpenter, a roofer and more, and now that he’s in his 60s he
runs this little shop mostly as a way to keep himself busy. Found
down on Sentinel Hell Avenue, the walls of this place are hung
with tools of all shapes and sizes, and sturdy benches boast a
dozen different projects in various stages of completion.
In-Game Use: A gathering place for several communities in
French Hill, the Toolbox is a relaxed place one can go to ask
questions about local happenings. Not only that, but one can
learn (or improve) trade skills in this place. It typically takes a
month or so of regular lessons to increase a skill 1d6 percentage
points (up to 60%), and while this education is free, those who
come are asked to contribute in some way. This might be giving
money to help keep the place in repair, but it could also be
volunteering to teach skills of their own to others.
89. Rook’s Place: A former tavern tucked down a side alley,
the place appears to just be a restaurant these days. With a
chessboard by the fireplace, and cozy booths tucked beneath
hardwood support arches, it’s a relatively unremarkable place.
It is something of an open secret, though, that this is one of the
only places in French Hill one can go to get safe liquor.
In-Game Use: A short, hidden stairway that leads under the bar
through the coat closet lets one into the basement. A speakeasy
lit by hooded lanterns of the kind seen on ships, there’s two
tunnels that lead out to storm drains in the Hill should one
need to leave suddenly without being seen. Additionally, if one
can talk their way into the basement, tongues tend to wag as
the liquor starts flowing. Lastly, Rook’s Place is considered safe
for locals on good terms, as there’s several hard-eyed men who
make it a point not to let in the cops, or other hardcases.
90. The Land’s End: A small place on the east end of River
Street, this building was a house only a generation back. Most of
the walls have been knocked out, though, with tables and chairs
spread around the main floor surrounding the central fireplace.
This is where many local poets, playwrights and more gather
to perform their work for peers and guests. Criticism, though
often not asked for, tends to be given quite freely as well. As to
The Land’s End itself, the place keeps its doors open by selling
tea, coffee, snacks and copies of work created by noted members
both past and present.
In-Game Use: Land’s End tends to host experimental artists
of all varieties, and the touch of the Mythos may be reflected in
any of this art. Several of the creators who frequent this place
may have some knowledge of the Mythos as well, seeing it in
their dreams, or finding themselves inspired by the Old Ones.
Dangerous works, such as fragments of The King in Yellow
might turn up here as well.
91. Hob’s Alley: A home near the curve of North East Street,
this relatively small house converted its front room into a
workshop. Run by a man named Nicholas Pike, who always
seems to have his pipe clenched between his teeth, the Alley
is where working men come to get their boots repaired. From
mending deep gouges in the leather, to replacing hobnails in the
sole, it’s often cheaper to take care of what they have than it is
to buy a new pair.
In-Game Use: Located so close to the river, and working
largely with dock hands and fishermen, Pike hears his share of
what goes on in the lower parts of the city. Not only that, but
he’s heard his share of Mythos-adjacent legends and myths
which could be of-use to investigators. Lastly, those who find
themselves trying to understand the significance of footprints
found during the course of their case may find Pike has some
insight as to what sort of boots made those tracks, and where the
owner might be found.
92. Smelter’s: A smoking forge tucked behind a house on
Sentinel Street, Smelter’s is the workshop of Evelyn Chambers.
The niece of Samuel Smelter, who took over his property and
business when he died, Evelyn has carried on his business of
practical forging. Taking unwanted items like railroad spikes
and turning them into knives, or recycling busted iron pots into
toe caps to protect a workman’s feet, are the sorts of things that
Evelyn spends her days doing.
In-Game Use: If investigators require a unique weapon to
be made in order to deal with a threat (a blade made of iron or
bullets made of silver, perhaps) then Evelyn will be able to make
it for a price. She may also be able to provide insight on ritual
tools or weapons that investigators take from cultists, but whose
properties they may not fully understand.
93. Whalen Carving: Run out of a small workshop on Peabody
Avenue, this shop’s owner and proprietor is Jason Whalen.
Though he went to sea when he was a young man, Whalen has
kept his feet firmly on the land for most of his life. A carver
of some skill, his fine decorative work appears in a number of
places throughout Arkham. His shop, however, is devoted to
scrimshaw, a talent he learned aboard a ship. While many of the
pieces on the shelves were made with Whalen’s own two hands,
there are some that have taken a much longer journey to reach
this little corner of Arkham.
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In-Game Use: Pieces carved by Whalen could offer
investigators some clues to the Mythos, since many of them
depict roiling seas and bizarre beasts. He may even have carved
some of these scenes on fragments of Deep One bones without
even being aware of the canvas’s nature. Alternatively, his shop
may boast carvings made by mad artists, or which were originally
made in underwater cities which could act as macguffins for the
investigators to chase (especially if the store is burglarized, but
only specific pieces or sets are taken by the thieves).
94. Wind Through the Willows: A woman named Abigail
Proctor lives on River Street, her home barely a stone’s throw
from the rushing waters that cut through the middle of the
city. With her brown hair done up in a long braid, and her
eyes magnified by her spectacles, she’s a chipper, soft-spoken
music teacher for many of the children in her neighborhood.
The front room of her home acts as a store, filled with hand
carved woodwind instruments that produce a uniquely haunting
melody.
In-Game Use: The association of pipes and woodwind music
with certain Mythos creatures and Old Ones (most notably
Azathoth) could lead investigators to seek this place out.
Whether they’re seeking old songs to calm or bind eldritch
entities, or attempting to find unique pipes to use for a ritual,
this shop will likely have just what they require.
95. Dane House: An old house on College Street, it was
converted into apartments several years ago. Run by Lydia
Dane, a pretty young woman who takes care of her aging, ailing
grandmother, she is at least one reason so many upperclassmen
from the university seek rooms in this place.
In-Game Use: A young woman on her own handling a property
faces a lot of adversity, but there is more going on in the Dane
House than meets the eye. Perhaps Lydia’s grandmother bore
witness to the Mythos, and thus the old woman is a potentially
useful source of information if she can be roused from her near
catatonic state? Or maybe the old woman swapped bodies with
her granddaughter, keeping her old body locked in the back
room and heavily medicated so that no one learned the truth
about the “young” landlady?
96. Merkel Transcription Services: Started by Gretchen
Merkel, this small business located on South Garrison Street now
employs half a dozen young women. Used primarily by students
who want neat, typed pages to submit to their professors, there
are a handful of faculty members willing to pay the fees to have
their handwritten notes and papers typed up as well.
In-Game Use: There are no promises of secrecy among the
transcribers, and while many of the pages that cross their desks
are boring or highly technical, sometimes bizarre projects and
proposals will stand out. Whether they’re hand-copied pages
from a Mythos tome, treatises on notable cults or other unique
essays, little details the investigators need might stick in a typist’s
mind. Or, even worse, the typist could be driven to obsession
and madness, resulting in another kink in the investigation.
97. Richards House: While officially a boarding house, this
old structure still has much of the polish and respectability one
would expect from an old Georgian within sight of the Miskatonic
campus. Hosting regular “socials,” it’s a popular place for local
get togethers... for those who can keep their lips buttoned, and
who pay a membership fee, that is.
In-Game Use: An independent business, the Richards House
might come into conflict with some of the larger organized
crime outfits in the city who want to move in on their niche.
Alternatively, investigators might be able to use someone’s
membership in the brothel’s books as a way to blackmail them
into giving up information they’d rather not part with.
98. The Orchid Room: A fashionable salon on West
Pickman Street, this place is filled with hot house flowers and
boasts a winding, interior garden path through an expansive
conservatory. A place frequented by the children of wealth, as
well as students of the sciences, lectures are frequently held here
for the public. During the evening hours, though, the Orchid
Room is more often populated by couples, and by those who’d
like to become part of a couple.
In-Game Use: A place to hear lectures on botany, astronomy
and more, clues about the unique aspects of a case (or NPCs
who could answer questions about unusual evidence) could be
found here. Additionally, those who come to the Orchid Room
in the evening might find individuals selling drugs, or who could
facilitate contact with some or Arkham’s underworld operators.
99. Two Bits: A small barbershop near the Miskatonic campus
on College Street, this place is run by Reginald Head and his
son Anthony. Offering simple haircuts, straight razor shaves
and no-nonsense styling, this place is considered a low budget
solution for those who need to look their most professional and
put together.
In-Game Use: A shave and a haircut can make anyone
presentable, granting a bonus on social checks when the Keeper
deems appropriate. Additionally, this barbershop has all the
gossip fresh from the campus, making it a good source of rumors
and clues about the goings on at Miskatonic.
100. Eddie’s Shoe Shine: A mobile business, Eddie Collins is
a young, enterprising boy who’s a regular sight all over Arkham.
Doing regular business on the busier streets, he and his shoe
shine box are in quite a lot of demand on campus during formal
season. He’s not afraid to walk into the seedier districts of the
city either, especially since a lot of gangsters like a shoe shine as
much as the next guy.
In-Game Use: Eddie fades into the background for a lot of his
customers, and often they say things in front of him that they
really shouldn’t. Not only that, but Eddie’s box could easily boast
a secret compartment for moving contraband ranging from
counterfeit bills to small Mythos relics, collections of letters, or
other important pieces of evidence investigators might need.

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