An old man with a monocle then got up to the podium and called the attention of everyone to start the proceedings. "Greeting everyone, please call me Jack. I am your auctioneer this evening. Being able to attend this event means you are all individuals of impressive power and influence.
"It is this auction's hope that by this event's end, our items land into the care of those most worthy of them. Let us begin, our first item is…" Jack began the auction by describing the first item to be sold.
The auction items ranged from weapons and armor, magic devices, illegal materials and substances, and slaves. Disgraced nobles, dangerous criminals, and displaced refugees were auctioned off with impunity.
Monsters, both young and old were also sold. The popularity of the many items showed the depravity of some people.
"Sold! To the young miss at tent 29!"