Barthen's Provisions

Barthen's Provisions was Phandalin's largest trading house circa 1491 DR.

Location
The trading hub was located to the north of Phandalin, and to the west of owner Elmar Barthen's house. It was the first shop that would be seen when entering Phandalin from the Triboar Trail.

Services
The store provided jobs for three people, which were the proprietor and two clerks. The workers would unload and load carts of goods and resources that came into, or were to go out of, Phandalin via wagon. They would also trade wares, such as adventuring gear, though this was often left to the owner. Barthen's Provisions also sold rations and other simple goods. However, the post did not sell weapons and armor; these were instead sold at the Lionshield Coster.

History
In 1491 DR, a group of novice adventurers were promised 10 gp to transfer a wagon full of goods from Neverwinter to Barthen's store. The adventurers had been hired by Gundren Rockseeker, a dwarf explorer, who went ahead before them. However, he was waylaid by goblin bandits, and never made it to the trading post. At this time, the owner, Barthen, had two employees, Ander and Thistle.