The dwarf rubs his bearded chin “Don’t know nothin’ bout anesthetics gone missing.  Doesn’t mean no one is smugglin it in though..... listen I’ve told you my hands are tied.  Some of the guards hang in the same taverns as the mercs, they may be willin to help you off the clock.  Come back with proof and then we can talk about rewards and refunds.  Good luck.”

Hermenor encourages the group to put on top of the dwarfs table all the scalpels and operating knifes (that were being used as daggers during our escape). He then says: "Here, they were using these specialized tools to operate on what we can only assume to be the missing people. I know, I know, there aren't any missing people in town, but there are... so.. there... proof!"

(@Woogles: If we need a roll, let this count as a help to one of my fellow adventurer's arguments above, yes?)

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The dwarf let’s out a sigh.  “I can see what I can do by bringing these up to the higher ups.  Buts it’s going to take some time JUST to be able to bring it up to them. If you can wait till tomorrow, I’ll have an answer for ya.... that’s the best I can do.”

Ragnir: (to the dwarf) "Thank you for trying, it is appreciated."

Ragnir turns towards the party. Ragnir: (to the party) "Looks like we'll need to find some other form of help or we could wait, im not sure how much i like giving these snake guys more time to cause trouble and recover from our fighting."

Professor Honeyton adjusts his stance so that the dwarf won't see his jaw moving when he talks. Afterward, he'll speak lowly to ensure that only the party members can hear. "We could always try again, we just need a plan."

"Why don't we check the going rate for the mercenaries at the tavern and then decide?" Hermenor suggest.

Tyr just nods "Maybe...any idea what tavern would have the best selection?"

"Yes, it seems that would be the best option for the moment." Priton says then to the dwarf "I Give you my thanks friend, also watch for odd slime things, we saw one as we left that had some sorts of evil bone. IT is slow but I would not wish to encounter it."

Going back to Alia and asking for her help she steps outside for a couple of minutes “They’ll be here soon.”

after waiting for about bout an hour or so two people walk into the bar.  A gnome, purple hair well groomed into mutton chops and a mustache.  A red leather jacket and golden cuffs.  As well as a Goliath woman. Hair buzzed short, holding a battle axe on her side.  They both greet Alia warmly and ask for a drink.  Alia looks over to the party and says “You wanted some muscle?  You got it.  This is Zash and Bash, brother and sister.... not by blood obviously, but they are more than capable.”  She pours ales out for everyone. 

(Sorcerer and a Fighter)

Ragnir: (to Zash and Bash) "Nice to meet both of you, are you adventurers or more along the lines of mercenaries?"

Hermenor adds: "Whether one or the other (adventurers or mercenaries), we expect to find plenty of treasure where we are going. Want to help us clean some natural sewers?"

The gnome chimes in “I’m Bash, and uh I guess you’ll call it a little of column A and a little of column B.  You talkin treasure, then we are in.  Any friend of Alia is a friend of ours.  What’s the plan?”  Zash the Goliath fighter just nods.

"We seem to have a bit of an issue with snake people and cults for the moment. " Priton says pointing towards the sewers 

The gnome wipes a rather distasteful look off of his face.  “You say there is treasure down there?”

Ragnir: (to Zash and Bash) "I don't know how much treasure will be down there, but you may have your fair share of any valuables we loot."

“Very well, tell us where you need us and we are there.Alia this means we are even.”  Looking back at the barkeep.  The back door still and Hermenor's bar stool still wobbling.  Apparently their light flirting couldn’t wait any longer.  Zash speaks up “Leave them, could take a while.”

"Well be headed to the sewers, keep your eyes up my friends." Priton says and when the party is ready he will head out

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