Properties built in Malone are partially subsidized by taxes collected on the region, and as such, require less initial investment to construct. However, the surge in demand has pushed prices upwards nonetheless. ^ Type of Place ^ Direct Cost ^ Time ^ | One-Room Hut | 300gp | < 3 days | | Three-Room Dwelling | 600gp | < 5 days | | Dwelling and Storefront | 2000gp | < 5 days | | Small Store | 1500gp | < 10 days | | Modest House | 1500gp | < 10 days | | Large House | 5000gp | < 30 days | | Large Business | 5000gp | < 30 days | | Basement Addition | 1000gp | < 5 days | | Plumbing Addition | 500gp | < 5 days | | Prioritized Request | 1000gp | Halve building time, min 3 days | | A&C Labor Assistance | 2500gp | Quarter building time, no minimum | Those who lack the available funds but do have a clear source of income can request a loan from the Bank of Alshira; loans are given at 5% interest (added at the beginning of the year - if you borrow 1,000 gold, your starting debt is 1,050 gold), with a minimum monthly payment of 2% of the total loan (20 gold, in the aforementioned case). Default on payments at risk of forfeiting your building or receiving a visit from an angry ex-assassin with a vow against killing a customer permanently but a much fuzzier viewpoint on limbs.