Thank you.

He keeps walking. Beyond the tavern, they're approaching the waterfront. There are storage buildings, and mechanical cranes for lifting cargo from boats. A slight wind brings in the scent of salt. Just off the docks on its own little island stands the Counting House, a veritable fortress of a structure accessed via a short bridge.

Baldur's Gate is where the Chionthar meets the Sea of Swords. It's been a wealthy trading post since it was first founded. A busy crossroads for all Faerun's races. I don't know how the locals would feel if they learned that their legendary Balduran was a mind flayer when he founded the city.