Airis and Iskander find their way to a crowded intersection. A group of Gajin, including a black clad Bakemono are gathered around a shunned building accross from the balconied facade of the Silver Jade Palace, which is a bit of a dump.

The most forward of the gaijin accosts a Sahudese man, attempting to draw his attention to the shunned house, which all know to be haunted. The man
Calls them ignorant pigs, and makes a sign against evil, before walk8ng quickly away.

17:44, Today: Iskander rolled 12 using 3d6.  area knowledge: northport - 13.
Iskander thinks about where he has heard about this place before.... he watches the group casually, from the distance.

In reply to Iskander (msg # 2):

The group consists of a sorcerer with a dyed beard, a number of servants,
 a black clad Bakemono, a spearwoman, and a pomaded dandy. They seem to
be trying to get in to the ghost house.