They have a bit of knowledge about certain places and areas, maybe some maps and etc. For high fees in certain places you can learn a bit thats not obvious about an area. What info they tell you or what maps they give you is up to you guys for power considerations. I think its only natural that maybe bribing a Draconian guard might let you know that Blue and Green dragons won't shatter your armor, as an example.
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