On the cover of the book is a symbol of an eye within a circle formed of open palmed hands. The book is written in an odd language, one you can't read, but that you have seen carved into tavern tables.
There is the symbol of a mug buried underneath a gently rolling hill. A line is next to it where someone could provide a signature. Next to the signature line are the initials G.P.
There is the symbol of a very deep and narrow trench topped off with a symbol for waves or water. A line is next to it where someone could provide a signature. Next to the signature line are the initials P.B.
There is the symbol of a mug frozen in ice. A line is next to it where someone could provide a signature. Next to the signature line are the initials K.I.
There is the symbol of a mermaid holding a stein. A line is next to it where someone could provide a signature. Next to the signature line are the initials B.M.
There is the symbol of dwarven warhammer inside a compass pointing eastward. A line is next to it where someone could provide a signature. Next to the signature line are the initials P.I.. Under the signature line, you notice a smeared note.
...Beware Constable Arathur. He's assigned to illicit merchant activities and must not discover our operation.