Dramatis Personae

You awake on a beach somewhere with no memory of your background. You are found by a traveling merchant named Hanzo "Koala" Kai-Kang; owner of the Koala Kai Resort (KKR) while on his way back from the markets of Katapesh.

He takes the you back with him to the KKR where you work for him as resort staff while you recover. After about 3 months, you still don't remember your past - the only clue you have is a plank of wood with the words "Reliance" carved into it. You have also discovered that you know "how to do things" normal peasants can't do and Hanzo makes you an offer.

Hanzo wants to expand KKR into the City of Absalom, which is located about 250 miles East along the southern coast of the Isle of Kortos. He offers to make you "franchise owners" of the Absalom branch of the KKR if you can help him convince an old friend to part with an old tavern that they own.

The added benefit for accepting this offer is that you'd be in Absalom, the largest city in the world with a large port that sees travelers from everywhere - the perfect place to find more information about your past.