"We know we have to try and keep this as clean as possible, nothing wrong with ruffling a few feathers but we can try and keep it friendly if you all prefer. I will just say that people don't like paying twice so I'd be prepared for them refusing at first, if all else fails I can probably use magic to get the money, but they'll know what I've done later today... I'm happy to go in with Dekket and start the ball rolling, do we want to plan anything else or do we see what happens?"

Coltra waits for the rest to confer further but mentally prepared himself for being intimidating, if necessary.

Leo looks from Ranlin to Coltra as each speaks “alright so we a have loose plan and the rest we will just have to do by ear, let’s go” Leo moves to the tavern door with his hood up and pulls the door open holding it so the others can go ahead of him.

Phaedra turns to the group before going in behind Tyburn...

"Paying twice? We aren't a charity and frankly your betters don't care if the others were sticky fingered or...or whatever mightvhage happened! These people owe regardless if it was collected, it was never turned in. Besides this is what they've said. I left that out before. We know the other two Order members weren't the best at keepung their hands clean but they're unaccounted for so it's easier to squeeze these bastards again to settle the books. We got eyes and ears all over this city but still can't seem to find the other members who this lot claims took their donations to the city....consequence maybe? I'd rely on the fact these people owe and our people are missing. Now what are your questions if any," she asks her expression and Ron only slightly inpatient.

Tyburn closes the door and stands in front of it, his glaring easily preventing other patrons from entering ahead of the party. The half-orc is watching you all curiously as if he can't believe your questioning Phae but he's interested in what you've got to say if only for entertainment value alone....

OOC: ask your questions here...

“I have no questions, just eager to get the job done.” 

Dekket will wait to see the bartenders to decide if they are capable of take two Order members or not. But he wouldn’t dare to upset Phaedra more.

"So let's go and make a new friend, Dekket.  Shall I be the nice guy and if you need to be the bad guy I will back you up?"

Coltra pats Dekket on the shoulder "I'm sure you can be scary when you want to my friend." and winks using a bit of his bardic power to give Dekket an edge.

"The rest of you going to follow us in a minute, I hope".

OOC Granting Bardic Inspiration (d6) to Dekket to use in the next 10 minutes.

“I believe you have given us the clarity we require to complete this task Phaedra” Leo bows his head slightly in deference to a very senior member of the Order before looking to Coltra “And yes we will be there should you have the need of us” Leo looks to the others waiting for any to speak, if they do not Leo will turn to Phaedra and say “We are ready”

“You got it pal” says Dekket entering the stablishment.

Lucian gives a shrug and nod, halfway accepting Phaedra's explanation. However, fully knowing his position in the organization he acquiesces to the requirement of the task asked of the group. As the group enters, he says quietly to the rest of the group, "I'll just be at the bar keeping a keen ear on what all the bartender has to say." 

As Dekket and Coltra find their places at the bar, he goes behind and places a hand on Coltra, saying a quick payer to Mystra giving him guidance for the next moment. He then will take a seat nearby to listen in on the conversation. 

"Stay sharp, they are not going to like this." Coltra whispers to Dekket just before entering the tavern. He takes stock of the layout, and the patrons as well as looking for the owner behind the bar, after making a decision about who that might be he moves to the bar, fairly near but not immediately in front of them at a point where both Dekket and he can stand and get a good view of the bar area.

Perception for the above followed by Guidance roll 17 3

The party moves into the tavern assembling as they've said. It's a sleepy early morning crowd with only a few patrons nursing bowls of porridge, or at least what looks like it... There's six tables on the lower floor and a balcony above that's not in view from the floor you assume it's the rooms. Tyburn however moves towards the steps to the balcony as if to block it off. Phaedra leans against the wall by front door having locked it after the party entered.

"Morning," a nervous looking human man says.

His short, fat, and middle age but cute in a odd sort if way. He's wide eyed at the party and wary too. He looks by all accounts if a rabbit was made a man the way his eyes are darting around at the party members.

"Kay these fine people look thirsty," he calls out as a tall teenage boy appears who spots the party and instantly bolts for the kitchen where he emerged!

How to y'all proceed?

Leo will move to the other side of the door from Phaedra, standing so his hood will place his face in shadow and his right hand rests on his short sword. He will slowly look around the tavern paying attention particularly to the partrons.

Preception check 

22

"Well, I'm not sure about the welcome, to be honest, I always prefer staff who don't run away the second they see me - but maybe I'm just fussy." Coltra says to Dekket before turning back to the wide-eyed man behind the bar. "Good day to you sir, judging by your current expression and the speed at which the boy ran out of here you know who were are and why we are here.  Which makes things easier as I'm sure you'll be very quick to furnish us with everything we need to ensure that this fine establishment continues to enjoy the certain level of security that having friends such as us brings." 

"Before we go on, the lad running out back isn't going to do anything stupid is he?  Nobody here wants there to be anyone getting hurt over a simple business arrangement, and let's face it, the ones getting hurt won't be on this side of the bar so please, help us help you."

Coltra pauses, looking at the door to the kitchen.

"You know what, maybe it's better that my friend goes and checks that he is ok, you don't mind, do you?"

He turns and catches Ranlin's eye and then nods towards the kitchen door, hoping the halfling will go along with his suggestion.

"And now to more important business - do you want a drink?" Coltra asks Dekket.

“I am not sure. He may try to give us his worst. He seems to have no respect for us. And that hurts.” 

Lucian drops the hood of his cloak and takes up a seat opposite of Coltra and Dekket. He pulls a small knife from his pocket and begins casually cleaning the dirt from under his finger nails. He carefully watches the owner for signs of any deception as the others in the group begin their conversation - perspiration on the forehead, shifty eyes, unsteady voice. 

"Well, I'm sure that can't be right.  He wouldn't serve us anything less than his best, would you?" Coltra asks the barkeep, without waiting for an answer he continues "Look shall we cut the small talk out for now.  We have a small problem, one that you can help us with.  We are missing 50 gold pieces, sadly these 50 gold pieces are the same 50 gold pieces you were supposed to pay us over the last few months. Now, obviously this is a problem that can be solved very easily, so what I would like is a glass of your best whisky and anything my friend here wants, while you count up the required sum and we leave you to enjoy this beautiful morning.  Obviously any other outcome come with problems that we really don't want to have to concern ourselves with, so please, make the sensible decision and pay the money that you owe."

Persuasion 9

OOC Oh come on

The rabbity looking man looks exhausted but is rosy cheeked. He looks to where Kay ran but doesn't pursue him.

"I've been sick for some time now and my nephew Kay has been responsible for the tavern. I'm not sure what this missing money is about we've always paid on time, we've always paid what... what was asked of us," the older stout man replies looking worried now. "He's run to the alley most likely...go after him if you must. I want no trouble," he says loudly next looking over Coltra and Dekket towards his patrons.

Lucian notices some patrons are looking around the the party and towards the door were Phaedra is guarding it rather casually.

"He's a good boy but oh dear I think he has gotten himself into some trouble hasn't he," the old man says sighing.

OCC: Ranlin I will PM you with your part, you are now out if view and earshot of the party. Please stand by...

“Well... “ says Dekket looking at the man for the first time “perhaps you used to pay on time, but now you owe us. If you are true to your word and pay us, then you don’t have trouble. If don’t... “ he let’s the sentence unfinished and moves his hand to open his cloack, letting the man see the insignia embroided inside and his weapons while leaning himself at the bar. 

“I don’t know “ he says to Coltra again, ignoring the man “ I think that he is trying to lie to us.” 

The man seems frighten but you're not sure if he's being truthful or not, roll insight please Dekket.

I need everyone, minus Ranlin, to roll perception!

Dekket looks to Coltra and the others looking for any sign that they are listening to the same thing he is. 

He talks to the others. 

“Why don’t you check with out champion back there guys? We got it here.” 

He talks again with Coltra

”What do you think? Does the man laid a trap for us in the kitchen?”