Aldalec considered for a moment of simply pushing Gourdon out of the window but the presence of the half-giants brought that pleasant thought to a quick end. No, the templar was still useful as a fallback contingency and should blame need be placed upon someone then the bard would be glad to do his part to insure that it happened.
"Yes indeed friend Bharhas, let us go and drink and mourn the death of such a noble soul as our Lord Dakhar was." Bright white teeth flashed in an apparent genuine grin.
'Not to mention to lament the loss of coin and future coin. Perhaps it would be possible to earn reward from the family for bringing to justice his killer.' Aldalec's brain started to work on how to best salvage the goods and come out smelling like sweet water.
On your way out of the Dakhar's you hear a child's voice "Wait!"
When you turn, you see Thiel's ten year old little sister walk towards you with red teary eyes full of determination. Brok, the House Dwarf is not far behind but keeping his distance. As she gets closer, you can see that the little girl isn't as 'girly' as any ten year old noble daughter would be. She wears short hair, a tan from time spent outside and already has a few little scars and bruises, probably from martial practice.
"Listen, I don't know what you guys were up to. But I know my brother had hired you to do something for him. Whatever that was is probably what got him killed. Please finish what you had started, avenge him, and I will pay you what said he would."
When Aldalec raises a doubtful eyebrow, she quickly wave her gold bracelet in front of her.
"What? How much do you think this ting cost? You don't think I can come up with adequate payement? Please finish the job, and you will be rewarded"
Lothi looks to the others in a moment of hesitation before he smiles good-naturedly at the girl. He kneels down to be on her level and asks, "And what your name be, my lady?"
"Yes indeed friend Bharhas, let us go and drink and mourn the death of such a noble soul as our Lord Dakhar was." Bright white teeth flashed in an apparent genuine grin.
Once they are safely within a booth at an inn far from the Dakhar estate, Bharhas voices his idea to the assembled group. "It occured to me that we now know of two parties interested in Thiel's murderer. The Dakhar girl and now the templars. If we can solve this crime we will certaintly be rewared by the girl and we may be able to sell the information to Gourdon. He can then claim it as his work for all I care but the important part is granite in our pockets.
Solving this crime may also lead us to the Laq produceres since they are high on the list of possible suspects.
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Bharhas, Level 3 Human, Warlord | Sorcerer Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will power Languages: Common, Elven Theme: Gladiator
CURRENT STATUS: Phase of the Sun: *At the start of your turn, each enemy adjacent to you takes fire and radiant damage equal to your Strength modifier. *You also gain resist 5 cold.
VITALS AC: 18 Fort: 18 Ref: 15 Will: 17 HP: 40/40
Surges: 6/6 Surge Value: 10
Initiative: +1 Speed: 6
CURRENT ABILITY SCORES STR 18, CON 10, DEX 11, INT 10, WIS 8, CHA 17
Lothi nods his head with an accompanying smirk. "Well, Miss Leena Dakhar, what you say you'll pay me for is what I intended to do anyway. I think we have terms."
The elf grins at Bharhas' proposal. "Naturally I'm always one for maximizing profits. I can't think of any negative to what you suggest; after all, if part two -- selling the info to Gourdon, I mean -- doesn't pan out, we can always just scrap it and none's the wiser."
[assumng that all the information is shared around]
"Interesting. Hmm...I am going to throw out a wild idea here. What if the moth that makes the silk also somehow makes Laq? One of those houses on the list could be the Laq producer.
Lothi, what do make of that dagger? can we glean any info there?"
Bharhas, Level 3 Human, Warlord | Sorcerer Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will power Languages: Common, Elven Theme: Gladiator
CURRENT STATUS: Phase of the Sun: *At the start of your turn, each enemy adjacent to you takes fire and radiant damage equal to your Strength modifier. *You also gain resist 5 cold.
VITALS AC: 18 Fort: 18 Ref: 15 Will: 17 HP: 40/40
Surges: 6/6 Surge Value: 10
Initiative: +1 Speed: 6
CURRENT ABILITY SCORES STR 18, CON 10, DEX 11, INT 10, WIS 8, CHA 17
With the noise of the inn crowd around, Bharhas has trouble focusing. He can't draw any conclusion one way or another between the Laq, the silk, the dagger, the Noble & Merchant Houses involved in the silk trade with the Dakhars...
Though it is clear that Thiel had been paying a visit to a silk production compound, we may have to ask around for clues... For going to the wrong place would be trespassing and would likely get us in serious trouble.
1. Investigate the dagger or more precisely the poison on it. You could take it to an apothecary Lothi knows of in the Elven Market. She would likely know its origin considering it's an elven dagger.
2. Gather information on the 4 houses (2 merchant / 2 noble) involved in the silk business to see what Thiel Dhakar may have been investingating... You can do that using some skills & cross info with what you know already
3. If you want to negotiate Gourdon, you will have to pay him a visit as well
"Well, take a look at the dagger itself." Lothi pulls the killer's weapon from one of his sheaths. "Wow, hope that poison doesn't stain into the kank leather... Anyway, take a look at this dagger of mine." He pulls out one of his own daggers and allows the group to note their similarity.
"This." Lothi indicates his own dagger. "This is Toothcutter work." The elf makes a few mock stabs with the poisoned dagger. "This... I can't say for sure, but it's definitely elven.
"Now... I know an individual who specializes in herbs and salves and all sorts of healing items what seem to work and those what obviously don't. This stuff works -- not for healing, clearly, but perhaps my friend could still recognize what it is."
"Excellent idea. Lets approach this from two angles. Lothi, you follow through with the dagger.
I will go see if I can figure out where Thiel was sniffing around."
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Bharhas heads to one of the Merchant houses indicated in Thiel's records. At the gates he tries to convince the guards to allow him an audience.
"Good men, how does this day find you? Well I hope.
I am here to gather goods for my caravan. We are traveling east and wish to carry some of your fine silks to sell. Who might I converse with about this magnificent opporunity?"
Bharhas, Level 3 Human, Warlord | Sorcerer Human Power Selection Option: Bonus At-Will power Languages: Common, Elven Theme: Gladiator
CURRENT STATUS: Phase of the Sun: *At the start of your turn, each enemy adjacent to you takes fire and radiant damage equal to your Strength modifier. *You also gain resist 5 cold.
VITALS AC: 18 Fort: 18 Ref: 15 Will: 17 HP: 40/40
Surges: 6/6 Surge Value: 10
Initiative: +1 Speed: 6
CURRENT ABILITY SCORES STR 18, CON 10, DEX 11, INT 10, WIS 8, CHA 17
