Daemyar approaches Meepo.

”If you come with us, you’ll be an ally. I won’t doublecross you, or abandon you. You will get your dragon.”

(Keeping Meepo but I was trying to keep the goblin at ease) Insight 12

"We'll what do you guys think which way?"

Ithelion looks at the goblin, trying to assess the veracity of her words, then sighs "You've mentioned two names: Durnn and Grenl. Tell us about them."

Insight: 7

You're both pretty sure she's telling the truth and being honest with you.

"Grenl is our shaman.  She used to be our leader til Durnn come.  He hobogoblin too.  Though, he just like to eat lotsa food and get angry if someone say he's wrong.  Like that human he killed while ago.  Dark One not like that though!  Durnn complain 'bout him though scared of him.  I don't like him, he too weird and scary.  Durnn kind of good though, he not like new hobs, not mean cause he like being mean.   Grenl is old, they say she led people here to live long time ago, I don't know if true but maybe.  She have powerful magic!"

Ithelion nods, "So there's three hobgoblins: Durnn...and the two new ones. That is useful." She glances at Daemyar, but says nothing.

"You mentioned a human...we are also looking for some humans who went missing...three of them. What do you know of them? And tell us about this Dark One."

Sharpie shakes her head.  "No, there are 4.  The two new ones killed the former captains and took their place.  Now only one of Durnn's comrades remains."  Her eyes burn and glisten.  "They were dumb too but we could live with them."  When you mention the human, she nods.  "The Dark One ordered the prisoners down and Durnn got angry and killed the male human.  I still remember his sisters screams."  Sharpie looks a bit sad.  "Durnn didn't have to do that, that mistake.  I want Durbuluk tribe back and all the hobs killed, including Durnn - he too much trouble."  She sighs.  "I just want to go back way it was."

"What does the Dark one look like Sharpie? Dose its eyes glow?" Shere says noting the avoidance 

Sharpie shrugs.  "I never see him.  Don't want to.  He gives Durnn or Grenl the fruit, we sell it to humans."

"So you are saying, that you have human prisoners here I can guess who. Shame they don't let them go we'll have to change that too. Sharpie we need to know where they are kept"

He looks to the group 

"What do you think of Sharpie's suggestion? We could have a goblin arrmy to help us. But I doubt all would help us considering the two dead back at the kobold lair Like I said play it by ear"

He says to the elf "Nice trick Chiquita I guess we go back to the caltrop room and use what caltrops you gathered against them. If the Hobgoblin is still there I have a spell to help Daemyar get his revenge"  

Ithelion's expression is dubious as she asks, "How many of your kin will think like you? Your fellow prisoners seemed to like their new masters."

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Ithelion's expression is dubious as she asks, "How many of your kin will think like you? Your fellow prisoners seemed to like their new masters."

 Sharpie shrugs.  "I don't know.  I don't care.  One, three, twenty - something have to change.  Fear not same as like."

Garnet it still observing the interaction with the former prisoner. She doesn't speak goblin so it appears she is missing a few parts of the conversation, although it does sound a bit like some of the missing parts is just colorful cursing. 

" I say we go the rat way we have dealt with enough of those already and can handle more." She crosses her arms and continues speaking. "I think we should take action sooner rather than later, this conversation is making me concerned that the whole goblin territory will likely be ready for us. Maybe this one can go before and rally some of her people. Fighting 3 enemies instead of five is still better odds."

Ithelion looks blankly at Garnet, "We've attacked them, killed several, retreated, and rested for over an hour. I think they are ready for us."

She turns to Shapie, "Do you think you could convince them you escaped? We can put on a good show of chasing you, if you like..."

"And if you did get back to your people, do you think you could persuade your friends to ... let us say ... be less than enthusiastic in attacking us, and perhaps ... if we get the upper hand ... switch sides? We only care about the humans, the Dark One and the dragon...we have no quarrel with your people."

Ok Shere listens waiting for Sharpie wondering about the logic of letting the goblin go.

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(Isn't the ratway starts with the caltrop room?)

Sharpie looks doubtfully at you and her gaze rests on Daemyar, "Well, would you believe me?"

She sighs, "It might fool them for a second but those hobs are smart and paranoid.  Our people don't like the new hobs and even Durnn is a stretch.  Most want Grenl back.  The problem is a lot of the warriors like them.  I will do what I can but you should choose.  Yes, they will be waiting.  It looks like you got as far as the second barricade..."

Daemyar considers for a long moment. “I think if it were me, I’d kill you anyways. You’ve been outside the tribe too long. Contaminated. It could disrupt the order of my rule.”

With a somewhat grieved look. “But you must return. You’ll need something to prove your value.”

Ithelion stares at Daemyar a moment. tilts her head to one side then asks, "Did you have something in mind, Daemyar?"

She glances nervously at Meepo.

Daemyar shakes his head. “I’m not sure. She’ll need a hostage or... gold. A lot of it.”