Impressing the Locals

Impressing the Locals is the first part of the Tales of the Arc miniquest series and serves as an introduction to the Arc region as the miniquest is required to enter that region.

Searching for a crew
Speak to Trader Stan to start the miniquest about The Iron Link's return for invasion. He tells about the Wushanko Isles and how he used to trade overseas there until the wild sea creatures caused trouble years ago. He then makes a deal with you to find a crew willing to go to the isles with one of his other ships. You'll need a quartermaster, a navigator, and a bosun. Trader Stan believes Surula can advise you on a good quartermaster to hire for your crew. The navigator would be a Siren; Stan suggests Seasinger Umi to fill the role of navigator. And for help in finding a bosun, he suggests speaking with Guard Captain Roarkwin.

The quartermaster
Go to your player-owned port and speak to Surula, The Barmaid in the pub, to get you a quartermaster in Trader Stan's name. She thought you were there to settle his tabs, but makes a deal for you to cover for him for a quartermaster. She wants a pay-up of 1000 coins. Pay her and she'll direct you to Mister Gully. Talk to Mister Gully and he accepts your offer after you mention the Skulls.

The navigator
Speak to Seasinger Umi and ask her to join the crew as navigator for a skills and knowledge of the Eastern Lands. She's flattered by Stan's remarks, but refuses as she likes it where she is, not wanting to go back yet. She does suggest to hire her sister instead, since she plans on returning. Her sister is at Burthorpe near the lodestone. Talk to Seasinger Jemi and she'll agree to join.

The bosun
Talk to Guard Captain Roarkwin and he tells of some prisoners and the situation. After asking him to find a bosun, a former Black Knight, Jacob, was his suggestion, but he was abducted during the first assault by Jed. He then suggests meeting his sister who's in Draynor Village, upstairs of where the pottery oven building is. Go to Draynor Village and upstairs the pottery house to see the Black Knight sergeant Evie Higgs. She tries to ward you off, but you tell her of her little brother's abduction by the Skulls, and she joins.

Wrapping up
Once you've recruited all three crew members return to Trader Stan and talk about the Skulls pirates again. He will make a personal request and talk about upcoming events after your ship is built. A window will pop up saying you've completed the miniquest and unlocked the resting animation.

Rewards

 * A crew to sail to the Wushanko Isles.
 * Stan-ing Around rest animation.

Trivia

 * Impressing is a reference to the old practice of impressment or "press-ganging" someone for a ship's crew against their will.
 * Jacob and Evie Higgs may be a reference to Jacob and Evie Frye, the sibling protagonists from Assassins Creed: Syndicate.