“Also,” Xana almost shrugs, “How good are Griffons senses of smell, cause if there’s a mad daddy griffon could it potentially assist with the tracking down?”

Shan looks at Master Lock and nods.

"We'll definitely be asking Seth some questions, but we probably need to ask some questions around here as well. Who associated with him on a regular basis? Did he have any regular friends? Any other details we should know about?"

" I can't let the griffons get away and hunt the perpetrators. Though I really would like to unleash them. Especially Onyx. t s a delicate situation. They will smell and hone on the killers but Waterdeep is to big a place to search for even them. and they had a black and white vision. If you have been in contact with the youths they will attack you even if you are just the wife of the man who handled them. "

"I would rather trust you all to find the network that did this and then give me what you know so that we can hit them hard then have the Griffons involved into an unleashing of mad creatures."

The man turns to Kriz

"The black one, Onyx, was the dad, and I had yo shackle him to keep him from flying off and killing innocents. The silver one is just weak from giving birth. THree young one is almost unheard of and two of them are twins. I have been raising griffons for 30 years and that is my first twins."

"We'll get to the bottom of this Master Lock!"

Shan turns to the rest of the Greys that are crowded in Master Lock's office.

"Maybe we should split up and start questioning the riders and guards here first? Hopefully someone saw or might know something. Saw we meet back up at the front gate in an hour or so, then we'll go question Seth. How's that sounds?"

Shan turns back to Master Lock.

"We'll get right on this and let you know what we find."

Joetaro nods. "That sounds like a good idea. We could also question folks to see if they saw someone carrying baby griffons with them."

"Sounds like a plan! " says Kriz " I could go and offer some respite to both Onyx and her mate, it wouldn't take long and then I will be right back to you guys and ask some questions! " she turns back to Lock " You will find that a little bit of music can do wonders!" 

Shan heads out of Master Lock's office and starts questioning guards about if they might know anything. Focusing on if they know of any people who might seem out of sorts or grumpy/unsatisfied about not being able to ride griffons or trying to make extra money on the side, things like that. 

[OOC: I'm gonna roll an investigation check just in case you will want me to for this. If not then just ignore it. =)]

18 Investigation

Xana asks Shan, “Mind if I tag along? I can be persuasive when I need to be.”

"Any who want to join in on asking around, feel free. The more trusted eyes, ears, and minds we have on this the better in my opinion. I'll see the rest of you back at the main gate in an hour or two at the max. Then we should go question Seth."

Shan then continues questioning guards, riders, attendants, and anyone who has anything to do with the griffons and the riders. 

Kriz heads back to where they found Lock in the first place and she smiles back to the griffons. Then she takes out her violin and start playing for them. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fckH2P0KK14

She had left the door open and the opening at the back of the room makes the music goes over the premises of the Raiders. 

It isn't take too long until a small crowd start to gather in the hallway or under the window to listen to the music she is playing. 

She has her eyes closed as she plays and by the time she finish she opens them and see the people around her and blush a little bit. She nods to the two griffons and let them be and she walks out the hall and smiles to the people there.

"Sorry " she says " I got carried away..." she looks to some of them and says " Buy now that you are here, perhaps you can answer some questions for me and show me where a girl can have a drink in this incredible facilities of yours dears... "

( She would like to use "Song of Rest" on the griffons. I know that it would not have any real effect but helping them is what she is trying to do. She also uses her "Enthralling Perfomance" on the crowd so 4 of them should roll a WIS ST vs 14 or be charmed by her for one hour. 

I will let some rolls here in case you need them ;) 

Performance (be gentle with this one dice Gods): 15

Persuasion (for questioning those who are not charmed.. ):  28 ) 

Kriz performance attracts a lot of attention and she manages to capture several workers with her spell. 

Shan decides to ask around the castle for information and quickly realize that the griffons are treasured by even the lowliest guard. They all seem proud to work here and are rather fond of the prestige it brings them in the city. And the pay is far better than average.

Still, and as always, there are a few discontes. These are mostly failed riders who have stayed on and are passed over by new recruits.

À few names are given but with Kriz help (and the amazing roll) they are quickly ruled out as the robbers.

The castle is rather well guarded but anyone can come and go if they work here. 

The man on post that night clearly remembers Seth leaving. Now that he is reminded he seemed in a hurry and burdened. He was meeting some other people down the street. 

The men and women of the griffon know that something has happened but they don't seem to know the details. Master Lock has kept the story secret for now. 

The griffons are soothed by Kriz music and for the first time since you arrive appear as the noble beast you thought to find here. 

Shan heads back to the main gate to wait for everyone else so they can head to Seth's residence together and question him.

Crash waits with Shan, he is good at observing people but not so good at talking to them

Joetaro is going to wait outside as well, praying to Selune for guidance.

When more than twenty minutes had passed from the hour Kriz appears with two of the raiders and one guard talking and laughing. 

"Really? I can't believe she said that to you! hahaha!! " she stops and see that she has arrived " Well gentelmen, as you can see I didn't lose myself inside your fine castle. And there are my appreciated collegaes and friends. As you can see I couldn't be in better hands. Now if you'll excuse me dears " she smiles at them and makes a little bow. Her companions smile and say goodbye to her. 

She says to the others " Well, I acquired some information and we can compare notes as we walk towards the house. They are a very welcoming lot your former companions Shan. And what a fascinating job. Let's help them ok dears?" 

She seems to be on an excellent mood.

[OOC: I know not everyone's gathered yet at the front gate, but just to keep things moving, I'm going to assume everyone's caught up to us and are gathered by the gate.]

Shan sees everyone gathered at the gate and salutes farewell to the guards at the gate.

Then Shan's normally bright eyed gaze darkens and he says, "Time to see what Seth knows about all this..."

After which he starts down the path with the rest of the group in the direction of where Master Lock said Seth lives.

Joetaro nods at Kriz before following, keeping his eyes forward and suppressing his nerves.

Crash follows a dark grin on his face, twirling his quaterstaff before resting it over his shoulder. Hey Kriz, you're knowledgable about stuff right? How much do you reckon a griffon is worth on the black market?

Once everyone is assembled you walk back toward the tumult of Waterdeep and enter the dock ward where Seth lives. 

Though the path seems clear it is not easy to find the house in the chaos of the Dock Wards. Streets with barely readable names and unreliable neighbors help with anonymity. Still after an hour you all find yourself in front of a two-story house.

On the steps leading to the first floor, a group of kids is playing a game of some sorts. It involves cards, stones and a lot of showing and pushing it seems. 

Insight 12 (Read spoiler if succeeded ) 

 There are two tenants in the house. 

Perception check DC 21 (Read if succeded )