Mavshoon follows Hino across the courtyard, a distinct clack clack clack of his cane can be heard.  He pauses next to Orvok, thinks about saying something then stops and just lets the scene unfold before him.  A smile creeps across his face as he puffs on his cigar.

Barbär hold his place just outside the door, watching his team interact with the new arrivals with a smile on his face, leaned up against a post. Finding it hard to rest comfortable in ths pose in his blue-shine treated full plate, removes his helm and places it under his arm revealing his golden brown hair and a shorter than normal dwarven beard, and continues to watch at attention

"Oh, of course kind sir I do agree."

Hearing the dwarf welcome them, Isa goes to give a little wave and stops as Emporious starts to introduce himself.  She chuckles a bit as Emporious thinks everyone knows him for some reason.  As the two give there introductions, Isa is a bit reluctant with this newcomer - 'I know nothing about him, what if he...' her thoughts go through a list of unimaginable things, she shakes her head a bit 'No, he must have also agreed to the Avowed to be in here'.  When the Dwarf addresses her, still uncertain of his intentions, she replies "I'm here to help Emporious, whom I'm sure you heard of..." she states - her mild attempt at a joke, "I'm Isa, Isa Caar, it's nice to meet you Orvak."

Still a bit cautions, Isa steps behind Emporious to allow him to continue the conversation.

As Hino comes over to Emporious, Isa is again taken back a bit 'who is this strange creature, she almost looks like those cyber-something or other from the book I gave to gain entrance... could this be real?  am I dreaming?' Isa simply watches with an eyebrow raised as Hino purrs her way into Emporious's favor.

The disappointment with Orvok's lack of recognition is eased as a feeling of calming comfort takes it place. As Emporious looks down into the eyes of Hino it takes a moment to realise that the construct is actually holding his arm. Abruptly the imperceptible calm that had eased his mind earlier is replaced by startled revulsion at the realization that someone is holding his arm. The suddenly startled mage gives a little jump as he attempts to separate himself from the grip of the construct.
"Um..ah...EXCUSE ME MA...", he starts to sputter but stops short as Hino's full form comes into focus. " madame?", the tone of his demeanor changing from startled to puzzled before returning to his more typical slightly irritated pompous one.
"I find it extremely rude to lay hands on someone without their permission. If you would kindly release me." Emporious tugs his elbow away and takes a step to the side as Isa makes her introduction.
When she finishes Emporious continues, while casting a bit of an annoyed glare in Hino's direction, "As I wws saying, We are looking for a mage known as Matreous." Noting that more have gathered he raises his voice a bit so that all can hear. "There is a village to the north that is suffering under a curse of some sort. The drought and famine is quite severe. This Matreous may have information that could allow them to escape their fate. Any assistance in locating him would be appreciated. We suspect he is studying somewhere in this library. If you have no information could you then simply point me in the direction of an avowed, so my companion and I can finish our task and bring relief to these folk." He looks to each person gathered expecting a response.

Mavshoon chuckles,shrugs and hands 1 gold piece to Orvok.

"Well met Emporious was it and Isa Isa Caer....  The names Mavshoon.." he tips his hat towards both the new comers and smiles showing off his pointed teeth and a glint in his solid silver eyes.  "I am unfamiliar with this Matreous you seek, but if they are within these walls I am sure someone knows of them.  What brings you to Candlekeep, does this mage perhaps owe you some coin, or perhaps has cursed your girl..." indicating towards Isa.

Feeling its time to walk up, Barbär hefts his belt back up into place and readjusts the fit, and starts making his way.

Hail! He calls from a distance, as he approaches. Hope this group isnt becoming too much to handle. My name is Barbär. Nice to meet you! He gives a bow at introductions

/Isa is a young human female right about 20 years old, you estimate.  She has medium short straight brown hair and dark brown eyes.  She stands around 5 1/2 feet tall and is wearing very simple farmers attire.  She has a backpack on as well as a belt with a dagger on either side.  Over her left shoulder she carries a light crossbow and in her right hand she carries a staff that resembles that of a wizard or sorcerers staff.  She has a natural beauty about her but she in no ways flaunts this.  Upon a closer look at her, you notice two things, first is a number of scares on her arms - nothing big but nevertheless scares of some sort.  Second, her eyes, while beautiful brown and piercing, they have a look of weariness as though she has suffered something./

Isa watches the interaction between Emporious and Hino and laughs a bit out-loud but catches herself when Mavshoon introduces himself.  "It's Isa Caar sir" she gently corrects.  Her eyes widen a bit when he smiles and shows off his pointed teeth.  'What the hell have I gotten myself into' she thinks 'this horned man better not have an appetite for human flesh!'.  As Marshoon finishes his question, Isa feels a bit insulted "I'm NOT his girl, I am simply trying to help Emporious out!"  She takes her eyes quickly off Marshoon, looking down she mutters to herself "although I may be cursed...." her voice trailing off.  "We are here because Emporious's village has been cursed and Matreous may have information on how to help."

She looks up again when another Dwarf introduces himself as Barbar.  She feels a bit uncertain with all the new folks around.  She stays a step or two behind Emporious and keeps a keen on Mavshoon as he seem to be the biggest possible threat to her.

"Ah I meant no offense Isa Caar, and while I may be a gentleman, I am far from a sir. " and he chuckles and bows. 

"It sounds like a noble quest,  and if you have certainly come to the right place if you are seeking information.  Perhaps we may be of some service to you."

The eerie sounds of a creaking rope in the breeze can be heard, to which Mavshoon turns to the raven on his shoulder and says "oh come now Ozomun, it won't be that bad......" then turns to the group "pardon his gallows humor,  he's been in a mood since we returned from the Shadowfell"

A curse you say? Interesting... Hm. No im sorry we dont know any one by that name, as we are relatively new around here as well. I came to further my studies of the forge. But curses are right up my line of work. Im sure we can help you find what you need.

Barbär gives another bow

Hino pouts at getting nowhere with the newcomer. Turning to the young girl, she quickly decides that she’ll get no where with her either. Harrumphing, her mood rapidly turns sour. “You book worms only care about one thing...books!  Gah!  Never realizing and enjoying the finer things in life. Love. Companionship. And heaven forbid...intimacy.”

Turning to Orvok, she mumbles “Fine. They’re all yours. They ain’t gonna fall for me, anyways.”  She’ll then sulk away, but not stray too far. More to make a point. 

'Maybe I judged Mavshoon to harshly' she thinks to herself, but still, those teeth...'

"It's OK, and you can just call me Isa."  Seeing the raven come and land on Mavshoon's should, she suddenly takes a bit of interest "Is the Raven your... 'Familiar' - like Emporious's owl?  What's his name?  Are you a wizard too, you surely do not look like... Emporious."

Looking over towards Barbar "I'm sure Emporious would not turn down some additional help."

As Hino turns towards Isa, Isa puts a hand out as if to stop her "Thanks, but no thanks... besides, we have some really important business that needs to be figured out."

Emporious brushes down and tugs at his vest. To anybody paying attention they see Archimedes also begin preening a bit as well.  His bluster settled a bit he addresses the group a bit more calm, "Yes, yes, wonderful to meet you all. Now since you all seem to be more familiar with this place than we, can somebody pleeeease tell me how we locate Matreous? What are some of the common areas where "searchers" congregate? Perhaps someone there knows where he might be. Or should I just go discuss this with the avowed at the gate?"

Hoping to rescue the odd encounter, and potentially turn it around to a fruitful business exchange, Hino points to the south (to the Temple of Oghma), and announces to the group "My friend Artibrysh is an esteemed Avowed.  He knows anything there is to know about anyone.  For a fee, naturally.  If you promise not to freak out, I'll lead you the way and introduce ya'll!"

Casting a narrow side eyed look Hino's way Emporious answers, "Well I have no coin to offer but since he, as you say "knows anything about anyone", then he surely will recognize me and should be willing to help simply for the honor of assisting me. So yes thank you for your suggestion and assistance. Please lead on."

Emporious steps back and bows slightly with an outstretched arm indicating she should lead the way.

Hino, silently shaking her head, leads the group over to the Temple of Oghma, finding Artibrysh is his natural element, outside surrounded by a group of researchers.  They appear to be deep into a debate on the finer points of dwarven late period rococo architecture.

After a lull in the conversation, Hino gently breaks in...."Hey Arti!  My new friends here are lookin' for someone.  They say it's a life or death situation.  I figure you knowin' everyone there is to know, you could help 'em out.  You know someone named ... Mattress?  Matrimonious?  Matreous?"

Barbär almost loses his reserve when he walks in seeing other dwarves speaking on their craft, but holds steady. He seems almost in a giddy shock, wide eyed waiting for the right time to speak

"Arti" says, "Matreous? Let's see. Ah yes. Matreous. Renting a room over at the House of Rest. I recommend you begin your search there."

Looking excitedly at Emporious "Did you hear that Emporious?  He's actually here!"  

Looking hopefully at the rest of the group, "Do any of you know where the House of Rest is, I'm not familiar with this Citadel."

"Excellent! Excellent! Yes, yes let us find the house of rest. Thank you Artibrysh." exclaims Emporious. He looks expectantly at Hino and the rest.

Mavshoon points towards the House of Rest with his cane.

"There lies the House of Rest and most likely where this mage might be if they aren't researching in the library."