Barthen's Provisions is the General Store of Phandalin. Run by Elmar Barthen, the party can find any basic gear from rope to backpacks and more. However for weapons they will need to go to Lionshield Coster to buy weapons and armor. The shopkeeper Elmar Barthen has employed two assistants Ander and Thistle, two people from the town that helps with customers and stocking shelves. Speaking to the people in the store get information either about them or about Phandalin and the surrounding area.