Humans may dwell here

-- I wasn't taught, -- the girl admitted honestly. -- And what were you doing?

-- Just messing around, tinkering with potions, -- the wizard replied. -- Did you come for something specific, or...?

- What brings you to this backwater town? - the wizard asked in a whisper. - I doubt there's much demand for the goods you're selling here.

-- You're wrong. The locals love anything magical, and they'll pay any price, even for complete junk. Gold flows freely here, but this wild country is also full of dangers, and it's easy to meet an untimely end. But I'm not afraid of risks; I'll return home a wealthy man. So, are you buying?

-I'm betting 9.

The next player folded.
The dealer put down a 9.
-- Shall we reveal?

Ples, Kosha, Siv, Heroist, I haven't forgotten about you; I'm just trying to make sure the players stay on an even playing field.