Gregor, tramping upstairs, sees Bidziil puttering about the second floor common room, measuring sticks in hand, whistling piercingly.
At the door of the spare room, he finds Yagra swaying on her feet, a thin dribble of spittle on her chin.
"I smell breakfast!" she bellows. "Where is it?"
"Inside voice, please. I'll get you some from downstairs. We have... quite a lot of company and I don't know how low profile you want to be but..." Gregor gives an overview of who has arrived.
Gregor, tramping upstairs, sees Bidziil puttering about the second floor common room, measuring sticks in hand, whistling piercingly.
At the door of the spare room, he finds Yagra swaying on her feet, a thin dribble of spittle on her chin.
"I smell breakfast!" she bellows. "Where is it?"
"Inside voice, please. I'll get you some from downstairs. We have... quite a lot of company and I don't know how low profile you want to be but..." Gregor gives an overview of who has arrived.
"Breakfast in bed!" Yagra beams. "Thass what I call service. Yer a pal, Horsa."
She gives Gregor a hefty slap on the shoulder that nearly knocks him over, and reels back into her room. Gregor hears a thump and some profane muttering.
The gnome, meanwhile, has materialized almost under his feet, and is measuring the baseboards of the hall.
Irma conducts Kraddoc and Jinny down to the cellars.
Gregor brings Yagra breakfast in bed.
Renaer stands up.
"Sadly, I can offer no cryptic threats, nor hints at dark subterranean masters. I can, however, extend my warmest well-wishes, and my sincere hope that, should you imprudently disregard the dire warnings of our arblast-handed friend, you come through this business unscathed - and perhaps enriched. I am also looking forward on seeing returns on my investment in this fine establishment. I'll be expecting an invitation to the grand re-opening, of course. Good day, gentlemen."
Gregor's going to join Irma in the cellar, confident that if the gnome is going to try anything funny... he'll probably get away with it so there's no point in worrying about it just now. He makes a mental note to detect magic later.
"I'll check in on her. Could you see to Master Kraddoc and his assistant?" Gregor departs to check on/shut up Yagra
Gregor, tramping upstairs, sees Bidziil puttering about the second floor common room, measuring sticks in hand, whistling piercingly.
At the door of the spare room, he finds Yagra swaying on her feet, a thin dribble of spittle on her chin.
"I smell breakfast!" she bellows. "Where is it?"
"Inside voice, please. I'll get you some from downstairs. We have... quite a lot of company and I don't know how low profile you want to be but..." Gregor gives an overview of who has arrived.
Make a Persuasion check.
15
"Breakfast in bed!" Yagra beams. "Thass what I call service. Yer a pal, Horsa."
She gives Gregor a hefty slap on the shoulder that nearly knocks him over, and reels back into her room. Gregor hears a thump and some profane muttering.
The gnome, meanwhile, has materialized almost under his feet, and is measuring the baseboards of the hall.
Gregor secures nosh.
Irma stands up from the table and introduces himself to the Vinter's Guild members and offers to take them on a tour.
Noska Ur’gray also stands.
"I have had a good time. Now I must go."
He glances at the assembled.
"You will heed my words."
He heads for the door.
Ian, continuing to fiddle with his lute, calls out,
”Thank you for calling on us Master Ur’gray. I’m glad that you enjoyed the breakfast. May you live in interesting times.”
Noska Ur'gray leaves.
Irma conducts Kraddoc and Jinny down to the cellars.
Gregor brings Yagra breakfast in bed.
Renaer stands up.
"Sadly, I can offer no cryptic threats, nor hints at dark subterranean masters. I can, however, extend my warmest well-wishes, and my sincere hope that, should you imprudently disregard the dire warnings of our arblast-handed friend, you come through this business unscathed - and perhaps enriched. I am also looking forward on seeing returns on my investment in this fine establishment. I'll be expecting an invitation to the grand re-opening, of course. Good day, gentlemen."
Renaer heads out.
Bruno Bidziil descends the stairs and begins to bustle about the taproom, muttering and taking notes.
Volo, who has been writing nonstop, gets up from his seat and begins to tiptoe around behind the gnome, trying to peek over his shoulder.
There's a knock at the door.
Ian, taking his turn, goes to answer the door and opens it wide.
There is a fabulous feathered hat on the doorstep.
It fits Ian perfectly.
Ian takes the hat and heads back inside. He holds it carefully in his hands and inspects it with interest.
Investigation check.
Investigation: 11
It’s a very nice hat.
Gregor's going to join Irma in the cellar, confident that if the gnome is going to try anything funny... he'll probably get away with it so there's no point in worrying about it just now. He makes a mental note to detect magic later.
The representatives of the Carpenters' and Vintners' guilds, satisfied with their observations, take their leave.
As does Volo, after stuffing a sheaf of fresh notes into his case, earnestly professing the utmost confidentiality.
Yagra, after breakfast, again passes out in the spare room upstairs, apparently determined to sleep till noon.
Gregor, casting Detect Magic, does not discover any traces of arcane interference in the wake of their visitors.
It is mid-morning. The party is left to their own devices. What are your next steps?