These five buildings are typically tall, narrow, and constructed of timber and brick, often leaning over the narrow cobblestone alleys to maximize floor space. They are a patchwork of architectural styles, reflecting the diverse origins of the students who rent them. These are high-density dormitories. A single building might house a group of University of the Flanaess law students on the first floor, a rowdy band of Bardschool musicians on the second, and a reclusive alchemist from New Mill College in the attic. Most offer Common Rooms on the ground floor where students from different disciplines trade notes, rumors, and cheap ale.