At this point, we will say the rest of the night goes by without issue. The party continues to drink and talk for as long as they would like before each retiring to their own rooms. Feel free to RP any more conversations with Sildar or between the party, just let me know when everyone is ready and we can continue into the morning. 

Orro has been drinking and listening. He thanks Ryzen for reserving rooms, paying him 5 silver for his. "We are new here, Toblen. Barthen told us just a bit about what's been happening here. The new folks who've moved in, pushing people around What do you think about it? Anything else going on? Any clues of where a missing friend might be?"

(I'm ready when the rest are.)

“Ah, yer talkin’ bout them Redbrands aren’t you? He says with a sigh. “Those ruffians bully everyone and the Townmaster don’t do nothing! We need a change of leadership if you ask me. But I don’t get involved, y’know. Don’t need any trouble, especially for my wife and kid.”

"If we take care of these Redbrands would that make us the new leaders then?" Kayassa asks as she looks to the others, seemingly fine despite the drinks she consumed the night before.

“Ah probably not, if there’s one thing Harbin Wester is, it’s smart. He’d probably end up taking credit for getting rid of them.” Toblen says bitterly before pausing, looking back up at the group. “Why you askin? Got plans to take down the Redbrands?” 

“Wouldn’t that be nice,” and old woman weaving at a nearby table says. “Those thugs hassle everyone in town. It needs to stop!”

”Ah, don’t forget Halia,” Toblen replies. 

“Of course,” the woman says as she rolls her eyes before returning to her weaving. “Halia Thornton. That woman scares me to death. She’s the only one them Redbrands stay away from y’know,” she says, looking at the party. “That doesn’t change a thing though! This bullying has got to stop!”

Ryzen listens to the conversations around him. This town has some bullies it seems. We should take care of them, shouldn't we? He thinks to Gerizon. I don't like bullies.

He says, "We should visit this Halia in the morning."

Vulmar nods along, intently listening to the plans.

"Fearful or not, an enemy of the Redbrands may be an ally of ours.  And of Gundren."

“Well whatever you do,” Toblen grunts. “I wish you luck.”

With that, Ryzen stands up and stretches. He moves to his room and calls it a night.

"Right so then we need to look for people with Redbrands... Why would they want to brand themselves?" Kayassa asks with a titled head, looking like a curious child.

Orro asks Toblen where Halia lives, and if he has advice about talking to her.

Toblen would tell Orro that Halia runs the Phandalin Miner’s Exchange just about a 5 minute walk down the main road in Phandalin. “Don’t got much advice bout talkin’ to Halia. Don’t really interact with her much. Just know she’s a driven and intense woman. She means business and there’s a reason the Redbrand’s avoid her.” Toblen explains. Additionally, to Kayassa, Toblen says “I... I’m not sure they necessarily brand themselves, y’know. They just wear red stuff. Like a sash on an arm or something like that.” He then give a chuckle “Yer not from around here, are you?” He says. 

Orro nods. "Thank ye, that's helpful to know. Do you think Halia and Gundren'd know each other?"

(Also are we the next morning or still the night before?)

(Still night before at this point.)

“Might,” Toblen says. “Gundren’s done some mining near Phandalin in his days so I’m sure they’ve at least crossed paths.”

(After this, is everyone good to move on? If so, feel free to post actions for the following morning. You may also all take a long rest!)

"That depends. Are there any fey crossings nearby?" Kayassa says off handedly before she moves leave the bar and head to her room for the night.

 Waking up the next morning, Kayassa will make sure to procure herself some food and drink, putting out the coin that is needed to pay for it and for the meal of whomever is the first to join her.

Daphina wakes up the next morning and scans the room. She doesn’t see anyone she knows except Kayassa, so moves to join her. 

Vulmar eats and drinks sparingly in the morning but is prepared bright and early to join the others.

The party regroups in the morning, eating a small breakfast before leaving Stonehill Inn (2sp each for breakfast). Notably, Ryzen is not there in the morning and when you come to his door, it is slightly open. Entering, you find the room empty and a small note sits on the bed. 

I am sorry for leaving on such short notice, my friends. It pains me to do so as I have greatly enjoyed our time together, but I must abandon our cause. I carry a dark power with me and I’m not sure I could live with the guilt if I accidentally hurt one of you. I do not have full control of this power, so I leave in search of a way to fix that. I hope one day we may meet again under better pretenses and I wish you luck in finding Gundren. 

Sincerely,                                                                      Ryzen

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