Nope, he will have this conversation in their mind. I misread that!

OK so here's another Deception check for Mark to try and hide the information about the runes: 18

While Mark is able to successfully hide everything about the runes, Reidnul definitely narrows his eyes, sensing that Mark isn't being completely honest. Once Mark has finished his debrief, Reidnul responds, "Well, it seems you've uncovered something going on down there below Sharn. This talk of Mind Flayers and slaver Orcs is disturbing indeed. I would suggest you all keep pulling at this thread and I can offer you whatever recourses I can spare, especially with how things are going up here." Reidnul sighs and launches into his own debrief, "The Watch has launched a task force to try and drive Daask from the city entirely, codenamed Operation Stoneveil. They have been raiding many well known Daask hideouts with help from the Dragonmarked Houses Medani, Orien, Vadalis, and Kundarak in various forms. I sit on the committee, along with representatives of the other Houses, and the head of the task Force: Captian Germaine Vilroy." At this point Reidnul looks at you all sheepishly, "Vilroy, along with the Orien representative in the committee, are strongly against The Rouge's involvement in the Operation. I don't know what you've done, but those two have a massive bone to pick with you." He then turns to Mark, "So much so, that they've petitioned us to dissolve your contract with the bank. That is not something I'm going to do, but it might be best for the moment if you aren't seen around here." His voice is incredibly apologetic with this last statement. "Please understand, this is a trying time. And of course, if you find any more proof of a conspiracy to capture Dragonmarked people below ground, i'd be happt to take it to the committee."

"What do the other houses say about our involvement?" Erix asks the banker.

Mark will speak up, "Angry people are part of the job. I am happy to stay away from the building, but I think we should still be in contact. There are big things happening, and people aren't who they say they are. I recommend that you allow us to work outside the stuffy rules. My job is to make sure that people are not abusing their power or taking from places they should not. We are not the guard, this bank is better because we protect something far more meaningful. Gold which is people's livelihood. That being said, I hope our original contract is still in place for my original target. The gold will be helpful in this next phase of the investigation."

Reidnul nods and reaches into his desk at the mention of gold, he hands over a sack with Mark's bonus in it. (Can't remember how much we said. Was it 2000gp?)

He then responds to Erix, "The other House representatives were interested in involving The Rouge. Apart from myself, there is Kalrey d'Medani, the dean of Morgrave University; and Jamun d'Vadalis, the head of House Vadalis in Sharn. Unfortunately, Vilroy and Vishtai have taken on more responsibility within the Operation, and do not want The Rouge involved." He turns to Mark, "I believe we understand each other here. As for any future contact, I will find a more clandestine spot for us to meet up if need be. I also just want to say thank you to you all for what you have done. Even if others won't admit it, I know that The Rouge has done much to keep the peace in Sharn."

(I had to search, but 2500 gp was the amount) 

Mark will shake his head in agreement to Reidnul and gladly accepts the gold as payment. "Any bonus for taking out that shapeshifting elf? I know the leaders of the houses are very glad we were there to do what the guard could not." Mark says with a rye smile. 

"Glad to know that some houses like our involvement. Might be useful at some point." Erix says

Mark Persuasion check: 17

Reidnul shakes his head, “Unfortunately I can no longer provide you with monetary aid. As you know, the Bank keeps very strict records of these things.”

(Man, I wish there was a perk around adv with gold negotiations. haha)

Mark laughs, "And that is why I like you, always keeping the bank's bag clenched. We will be off now. If you need anything, you know where I live, send it there by proxy." Mark looks to the others. "I believe we have some items waiting for us by your Mentor Elero! Shall we?" He motioned for the group to leave. 

"Definitely, leat's head to the shop."

You leave the Kundarak bank, possibly for the last time in quite some while, and head over to Upper Menthis to visit Yosgrim’s shop. 

As you walk into the shop you see Yosgrim talking with a somewhat familiar figure. The female orc Mark met down in Khyber’s Gate sits with Yosgrim looking over a map he’s drawing. When you walk in she looks as surprised to see you as you are to see her, “What are you doing here?” She asks genuinely.

(Can remind me who she is?)

Elero smiles. "I work here," he responds, "learning under Yosgrim to make useful machinery and items to help all of Eberron."

He then blushes, feeling like he's just recited an advertisement or something.

(You’ve only ran into this woman a couple of times. First when you and Kit entered the temple in Khyber’s Gate through her apartment, then again when you visited the temple after its abandonment.)

(What is her name? I know she said it.)

(Oh sorry her name is Rhodvil.)

Yosgrim introduces you, “These are my friends, I believe they now call themselves The Rouge. Actually they may be able to help you some with your situation Rhodvil, isn’t that right?” Yosgrim looks at you all expectantly, clearly wanting you to help Rhodvil with some issue.

"Hi, my name is Erix. What situation do you need help with?" Erix asks Rhodvil