Samaris? knows huge differences between rich and poor. There are those who are extremely, filthily - rich and next door you can find a ghetto of beggars. For most citizens this is an unfortunate fact of life.

The people of Southport? are all proud of their city and especially of its long history. People are even proud of its history if they have nothing to do with it, and are not even true natives. Also, most are extremely proud that Samaris is the centre of the world - and that it is a bustling city where anyone can make his or her fortune. If you are lucky enough, or ruthless enough that is.

All Samarians like to trade, and are rather fond of money too. They are also friendly to strangers, especially if they pay. Many speak several languages, which makes life and trade easier.

Samarians are also fond of being clean. Their house may look like a dump, the streets may stink, and their wallets may be empty, but chances are that they have bathed the same day and they are well groomed and well clad. The city has a good share of public bathhouses to cater for all these cleanly citizens.

Most Samarians are humans, and most are caucasian - with dark hair and brown or blue eyes. Most men measure about 1.70, most women are a tad shorter. But as many immigrants have come to the bustling city of southport, you can also find muslims, negroes, orientals, and tall vikings. Apart from the humans there are elves and halfelves. And there are even some dwarves, halflings, elflings dark elves and halfuruk.

Adventurers are fairly common in a city like Southport. But most normal people feel they are either dangerous, arrogant or foolish. Others see them as heroes, and hope to be adventurers themselves one day. Virtually all people believe that adventurers are always rich. So you can ask them higher prices and beg for more money.