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If you want to progress efficiently in Brighter Shores, knowing exactly where to find every key vendor in Hopeport (Episode 1) is essential. This guide is structured for quick navigation, helping you locate gear, tools, and supplies without wasting time.
Most early-game progression depends on two things:
- Having enough gold (best earned via the Chef profession – see our Fastest Way to Make Money in Brighter Shores guide)
- Stocking up on bottles and materials for Alchemy (covered in our Alchemy Leveling Guide 1-20)
Hopeport Vendor Overview (Quick Table)
| NPC / Vendor | Location | Key Items |
|---|---|---|
| Quartermaster | Training Ground | Starter weapons, armor |
| Ebsworth (Apothecary) | Stone Street | Bottles (20 copper), reagents |
| Kevin (The Delectable Dab) | Stone Street | Bacon, Bread, Eggs |
| Melv’s Fishing Supplies | Town Square | Fishing spears, bait |
| Ella (Forager’s Warehouse) | Pipe Alley | Secateurs, trowels, nets |
| Frequently Fresh Fish Stall | Eel Street | Sell fish |
| Enchantress Shop | Old Street East | Tool upgrades |
Quartermaster – Training Ground
The Quartermaster is your first stop for combat readiness.
What to buy:
- Starter weapons
- Basic armor sets
Apothecary (Ebsworth) – Stone Street
Ebsworth is one of the most important NPCs in Hopeport.
Key items:
- Bottles (20 copper each)
- Alchemy reagents
You will burn through bottles quickly while leveling Alchemy, so expect frequent trips here.
The Delectable Dab (Kevin) – Stone Street
Kevin’s shop is the backbone of early-game money making.
Key items:
- Bacon
- Bread
- Eggs
This is the core of the early gold loop used in the Chef profession.
Melv’s Fishing Supplies – Town Square
Melv provides everything needed to start fishing.
Key items:
- Fishing spears
- Bait
Forager’s Warehouse (Ella) – Pipe Alley
Ella equips you for gathering professions.
Key items:
- Secateurs
- Trowels
- Nets
Frequently Fresh Fish Stall – Eel Street
This is your primary location for converting fish into gold.
Function:
- Sell your caught fish
Enchantress Shop – Old Street East
The Enchantress Shop is often overlooked but highly valuable.
Key benefit:
- Tool upgrades
Final Optimization Tips
- Prioritize gold generation early using the Chef profession loop
- Regularly restock bottles from Ebsworth for Alchemy
- Upgrade tools as soon as possible at the Enchantress Shop
- Use fishing as a backup income stream
This route keeps your gameplay efficient and minimizes unnecessary travel in Hopeport.