Part of the reason Metrobay has thrived into the sprawling metropolis it has is because of its important location at the mouth of Metrobay Harbor. The city was founded centuries ago by rich, wealthy business and tradesmen, creating a strong city around the strategic harbor, allowing merchant ships to sail in and out with ease. As the city evolved and the residents moved inward, the harbor become less used and many businesses and buildings now lie in derelict abandonment or ruin on the outskirts of Grime City, breeding grounds for criminal hideouts and lawless refugees.