Taken aback slightly, he spits out, "Rebel, I ain't no damn rebel, I'm here incase trouble starts and unless someone can explain why my friend is injured over there, well there will be more injuries to come."

[OOC: Is there an empty room to sneak into, or does the door open to a room with 5 people in it?]

Stealth: 24 Perception: 19

Aldin sticks with Black Cat and also listens.

Stealth: 26 Perception: 15

As Smoke gets beaten up his lights to out for a moment..

As he wakes up most of his adrenaline has left his body along with a portion of blood that he is coughing up. He sees Jorel above him as he sits up. Good to see a friendly face, im having second thoughts about my choice there he says as he feels parts of his body that are in pain. 

He stands with the hell of Jorel. Seeing Nirug rush in and the crowd coming to a standoff with him Smoke will take a deep breath mustering his strenght but still wobling a bit to the left and right so he holds onto Jorel for support and staying upright. 

WAIT, he shouts. They are with me. I told you all my words are true. As is my tale of my allies. I stand here as i said, the medicine works. We have not come to fight. We are here to get supplies and to aid you against the rebels. 

He pauzes to catch his breath again but does his best not to let on that he is quite hurt right now. 

Smoke looks towards Ester. Now you have witnessed the truth of my words. Surely you agree this medicine is needed in your town when but 1 of my allies strikes fear in your hearts. 

He lets that sink in as he looks around for a chair to sit in. 

Taking his much needed seating. Let us look back on this day with a smile and remember this as a grand tale to tell. He says as he works up a smile even though his face is still hurting. 

Ester regards Nirug carefully, not knowing what exactly to say, or if he should trust the goliath. "This adventurer agreed to what happened. And no permanent harm was inflicted. You can...you can calm down now." 

Black Cat, there is a room about ten feet away from where you are, with no door, but you have to cross partly through the room with people to get there. With a good stealth roll, you may be able to do it.

Both Aldin and Black Cat, you stay hidden well, and no one notices you. You overhear the conversation, though multiple people seem to be talking at once, and you can't quite decipher who is talking.

"But Zander can't win, you know that!"

"But we have to promote the votes in a way that make it look like he can."

"But what if he does? We just throw away a 3-decade-long plan out the window?"

"True, Zander would ruin everything if he gets into Emperorship."

"He won't win, we can insure that. We just have to make it appear asw though he has...a fighting chance."

"But for that we would need less than what you asked them for."

"They never have to know that, do they?"

The argument continues on. 

Ester looks at Smoke with caution before saying, "Alright. You have a deal." Ester turns to the crowd, grandly expressing his arms. "People of this wonderful establishment, go purchase your protection from the next rebel attack! You have no idea what could happen next! Go buy some medicine from the stall owned by Zyn-dar!" Multiple people immediately rush out the door, trusting Ester, and others slowly follow.

Jorel will make sure Smoke is safely seated and wave cheerfully to Nirug, "We're good, come have a seat with Smoke so he can tell you his newest grand tale."

Then he'll go back to his new friend's table and resume his seat, "Sorry about that, just had to make sure my friend didn't get himself into too much trouble, I'm sure you understand. By the way, you said your friend Zander is campaigning for Emperor, right? How about a little bit of easy, good publicity for him? My friends and I are planning on taking out the bandits that have assaulted this town recently, this would be a great opportunity for your employer to provide us a little backing or support and tie his own name and reputation to the act. He could use that to help prove to people that he's here to do things and put things right, not just talk about it. What do you say?"

Dauvyn smiles at the idea, before saying, "Well, that's not my decision. I like you a lot, traveler. And your friend has clearly displayed skill I'm sure you and the rest of your group shares, if the tabaxi could convince Ester. As I said, it isn't my decision but...my direct superior--the one I was talking to before you brought me up here--handles much of the financials for Zander's campaign, I think I could convince him. Just how much backing were you thinking?"

Jorel will smile back, "I'm sure it wouldn't be too much, as you can see we can handle ourselves pretty well. And it wouldn't necessarily need to be gold; potions, scrolls, old magic items from your adventuring days, whatever you think would show the level of support Zander should show a mission such as this."

If Nirug takes a seat next to Smoke he will hear Smoke grunt a bit from the pain. 

Then Smoke pats Nirug on the shoulder. Dont worry my friend. I think i got you your potions now. You know you can count on me to keep you guys safe. 

As the crowd continues there business Smoke will chant a few words under his breath to cast Cure Wounds on himself. (cure wounds 3)

Still being distracted by the pain his healing is substandard, but every little bit helps. Smoke will sit there for a bit and say I will tell you what happened later.. just need a moment. 

(the bad roll streak continues :))

Black Cat will silently touch Aldin's shoulder and then point to the door and then point to a 2nd floor window, "Which way?"

Dauvyn looks at Jorel. "I can provide a mystical item or two, buy anything else would have to come from my superior. It would help Zander if you could defeat the rebels..." Jorel, make a Persuasion check.

Smoke, you watch as many people from the tavern still continue to go out to Zyn-dar's stand as the word sprerads of its usefulness and necessity.

Jorel will clap Dauvyn on the shoulder, "Don't worry, anything you can spare would be appreciated."

Persuasion: 16

Dauvyn seems fairly convinced, smiling. "I don't think my superiors would support it, they're all about the odds and money security. So I'll provide it from my own pockets. But if you succeed, we're putting Zander's name all over it," Dauvyn said. He extracts a small roll of paper. "A scroll, with a spell on it. If you have a magic-wielder, they should be able to learn this spell." Dauvyn then reaches inside his jacket pocket, revealing a large pair of goggles. "I always carry these. They're very handy. Magic goggles, that give darkvision to someone without it, and since they're in a mine, I think you'll need it. And finally..." Dauvyn hands over a small bag of gold. "20 gold pieces. I hope that's enough?"

Jorel will shake his hand warmly, "Anything is always appreciated. I'd love to stay and finish our tales and drinks, but I should probably get going, rebels won't clear themselves out. Pleasure to meet you." And he'll go rejoin Smoke and Nirug, "Why don't we go collect our potions and find the rest of our group?"

Aldin nods to Black Cat and gestures at the open door and through the room. As an ironic gesture he places his finger to his lips and slips in to try and slink through the occupied room.

(Go big or go home) Stealth: 21

Black Cat will wait to make sure Aldin made it and then follow him in, if he is not discovered.

Stealth: 16

Smoke nods reluctantly at Jorel and gets up to follow him to go outside the tavern and view how the market is doing now. 

Still sore he walks a bit slower than usual but is starting to 'walk it off'. He looks around We are still missing Aldin and Black Cat. Has anyone seen where they went?

Once they’re outside, Jorel will fill the others in on finding the two dow stairs and what he overheard then as well as what he learned from the conversation afterwards, “So, Weylin, any idea what kind of scroll this is?” Putting on the goggles to see how they fit, he’ll hand over the scroll.

Black Cat, everyone seems preoccupied enough to not quite notice your presence as you try to slip into the room. But Aldin, the old floor creaks mercilessly beneath your feet before you can make it inside the room. Just as you cross the threshold, you hear a few confused whispers that become raised whispers. "What was that?" Then you hear someone walking toward the room. Make a final Stealth check, Aldin.

Jorel, as soon as you put on the goggles, they seem to fit snug and intensify your vision. Making it clearer, and eliminating all shadows present anywhere near. Everything is crystal clear.

Weylin, to check the scroll, you can make an Arcana check.