Khessa happily pats Bruthwol on the shoulder, asking if his journey went well, if he had any difficulties, how he's coping... She's generally happy to see someone friendly again—though she's a little surprised by how easily he's managed to prevail over the other merchants. 'Does he have powerful friends, perhaps?' she thinks. 'Well, if so, so much the better!'
After the pleasantries are over, the blonde arcane warrior smiles and thanks him for the handkerchiefs and then buys a new coil of rope and some caltrops from him. "I hope we can meet again!" she says "Until then... I wish you good business, my friend!"
The tall adventuress is ready to head to the docks to get to the Isle!
Does anyone have anything else to do? Or is it to the docks to get to the Isle now?
Xanrym buys a couple of coils of rope, which he stashes in Khessa's bag when he can do so without attracting attention. He also buys a signal whistle for each member of The Company. After following the Inheritors and their Blueknight the previous night, it had occurred to him that The Company may need a way to signal each other if they get separated in the city.
(OOC: @all - add a signal whistle to your inventory if you don't already have one.)
Khessa happily pats Bruthwol on the shoulder, asking if his journey went well, if he had any difficulties, how he's coping... She's generally happy to see someone friendly again—though she's a little surprised by how easily he's managed to prevail over the other merchants.
As he pays for his rope, Xanrym says, "Thank you. And thank you for the advice yesterday! We ran into a little trouble at the Southern Gate, but we were able to make it to the Dripstone Inn and make contact with the...um...person you suggested. I also had an interesting conversation at the inn with a dwarf named Regrak. I just thought I'd mention it: I'm not sure how many dwarves are in Pedestal and how close-knit your clans are." He knows that it's not a natural way to bring it up, but he just wanted to work Regrak's name into the conversation to see whether Bruthwol reacts at all.
Theldrin gladly accepts one of the handkerchiefs after looking it over and deciding that it would fit nicely as a face covering. He thanks Bruthwol and then browses casually around the nearby vendors, but keeping close to the rest of the group, and is ready to head to the docks.
Bruthwol starts at the mention of Regrak, "What business do you have with the Assassin's Guild? Surely you haven't made that many enemies in the city? Or is it to do with the person you're looking for?"
Xanrym replies in polite surprise, "Oh! Well, we have no business with Regrak yet. Just making our own contacts with the local residents of Pedestal. Now that you mention it, he did say something about a Guild. I wondered whether he meant whatever guild you're a member of, Bruthwol."
That's not strictly true since Xanrym definitely knew that Regrak was a member of the Assassin's Guild, so rolling Deception: 17 (Silver Tongue feature).
Xanrym is trying to be a bit vague about what he knows about Regrak and whether The Company contacted the Assassin's Guild on purpose. Like in Orlane, until The Company learns a lot more about the people in this city, he's not inclined to fully trust anyone outside The Company itself. He's just trying to use this conversation about Regrak to figure out where Bruthwol "fits" among the Pedestal factions.
Bruthwol shakes his head, "Well be careful who you speak to friend. Best you keep your head out of all the politics of the city if you don't want to attract the wrong attention. That's what old Bruthwol does." You get the feeling he's being honest about that.
So off to the docks now?
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Khessa happily pats Bruthwol on the shoulder, asking if his journey went well, if he had any difficulties, how he's coping... She's generally happy to see someone friendly again—though she's a little surprised by how easily he's managed to prevail over the other merchants. 'Does he have powerful friends, perhaps?' she thinks. 'Well, if so, so much the better!'
After the pleasantries are over, the blonde arcane warrior smiles and thanks him for the handkerchiefs and then buys a new coil of rope and some caltrops from him. "I hope we can meet again!" she says "Until then... I wish you good business, my friend!"
The tall adventuress is ready to head to the docks to get to the Isle!
Avery looks for something to use as a mask or viel to protect him from the spores
Xanrym buys a couple of coils of rope, which he stashes in Khessa's bag when he can do so without attracting attention. He also buys a signal whistle for each member of The Company. After following the Inheritors and their Blueknight the previous night, it had occurred to him that The Company may need a way to signal each other if they get separated in the city.
(OOC: @all - add a signal whistle to your inventory if you don't already have one.)
As he pays for his rope, Xanrym says, "Thank you. And thank you for the advice yesterday! We ran into a little trouble at the Southern Gate, but we were able to make it to the Dripstone Inn and make contact with the...um...person you suggested. I also had an interesting conversation at the inn with a dwarf named Regrak. I just thought I'd mention it: I'm not sure how many dwarves are in Pedestal and how close-knit your clans are." He knows that it's not a natural way to bring it up, but he just wanted to work Regrak's name into the conversation to see whether Bruthwol reacts at all.
Insight: 9
Oh, and after paying for his things, Xanrym is done at the market and ready to head toward the docks.
Theldrin gladly accepts one of the handkerchiefs after looking it over and deciding that it would fit nicely as a face covering. He thanks Bruthwol and then browses casually around the nearby vendors, but keeping close to the rest of the group, and is ready to head to the docks.
Avery will go with the group to the docks when they do
Bruthwol starts at the mention of Regrak, "What business do you have with the Assassin's Guild? Surely you haven't made that many enemies in the city? Or is it to do with the person you're looking for?"
Xanrym replies in polite surprise, "Oh! Well, we have no business with Regrak yet. Just making our own contacts with the local residents of Pedestal. Now that you mention it, he did say something about a Guild. I wondered whether he meant whatever guild you're a member of, Bruthwol."
That's not strictly true since Xanrym definitely knew that Regrak was a member of the Assassin's Guild, so rolling Deception: 17 (Silver Tongue feature).
Xanrym is trying to be a bit vague about what he knows about Regrak and whether The Company contacted the Assassin's Guild on purpose. Like in Orlane, until The Company learns a lot more about the people in this city, he's not inclined to fully trust anyone outside The Company itself. He's just trying to use this conversation about Regrak to figure out where Bruthwol "fits" among the Pedestal factions.
Bruthwol shakes his head, "Well be careful who you speak to friend. Best you keep your head out of all the politics of the city if you don't want to attract the wrong attention. That's what old Bruthwol does." You get the feeling he's being honest about that.
So off to the docks now?