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karvon
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The party has returned to the Keep and are shopping for supplies. In the small open market, a traveling merchant by the name of Mendel has set up a booth with a range of high quality, but pricey goods. He seems rather friendly and eager to chat while you do business with him
So you folks seem to have struck it rich in these parts. Where'd you come across such a trove?
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Rolo took a quick glance behind him, wondering whom the merchant was addressing; but saw only his companions nearby.
“Rich? You must be jesting, or are gravely mistaken I think. We have managed to scrounge up a few coins here and there, but alas any ‘treasure troves’ have eluded us. Honestly, I have barely recovered enough ‘treasure’ to restock my supplies, and I doubt any of my companions have fared any better.”
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Barrin arched an eyebrow at the merchant's words. "We not be rich if ye prices be any indication, peddler." He ran an idea over some of the displayed items. "Ye have good stock, lad, but I be wonderin who exactly ye be thinkin 'round 'ere be buyin it? Yer a bit pricey and pa always said that ye never price yerself out of yer customers' reach."
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Mendel smiled sympathetically
Perhaps I misjudged, but I did hear a group matching your description was exploring and clearing the old Caves of Chaos. I suppose the humanoid tribes found there are just a shadow of their former selves when they terrorized those traveling along the highway and extorted protection fees from caravans.
Yes, it's true I specialize in only the best product, and sadly, it does cost a bit to acquire and transport in these times. Hence, I travel from outpost to outpost and town to town, seeking customers - and potentially new items to add to my inventory. Should your company come across anything truly exotic or rare, I'd love to have a look - and naturally will pay a fair price.
You will have to be my guests at dinner this evening at the tavern. I'd love to hear about your adventures thus far.
Still smiling he turns to answer a question about one of the scrolls he brought with him, apparently on commission for D'Amberville.
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Rand barely noticed the merchant on his way to the tavern. After that last ambush by the wolves, all he could think about was getting to town and trying his best to empty a keg of ale.
Matter of fact, that's where the group finds him, deep into his umpteenth cup and showing it.
"Hey, you slackers... *stops to regain his balance from standing up too quickly*.... you guys should sit somewhere."
Whereupon, he promptly sits back down.
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“Shadows of their former self … interesting choice of words; and not as far off the mark as I’d like or perhaps even you imagine. Indeed, we have just returned from exploring the very caves you speak of; haven’t encountered any shadows as of yet, but they’re likely on the menu it would seem from our adventures thus far.”
“Dinner at the tavern this evening? Count me in! I am Rolo Underfoot, and I’d be happy to share a meal as your guest.” Rolo grins and wipes the grime off his hand as best he can before offering it to the merchant.
“I best get cleaned up a bit – no sense spoiling the atmosphere with the smell of burnt orc.”
And taking a quick glance at the merchant’s wares, “Perhaps we will come up with some things and can work out a suitable trade, mutually beneficial to both of us.”
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"I have to agree with my companions, your prices are just this side of outrageous!" Eli remarks were directed at Mendel the merchant.
"I mean, really, 75gp for a healing potion one can get at the Temple for no more than 24gp. One would think you were a thief in disguise."
At that moment Eli realised who was standing nearby and hurriedly added, "No offense intended, of course."
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Rolo’s smile quickly dropped to a frown at Eli’s remark. “Awe, and here I was beginning to think we might be friends. I may possess certain … ere, skills … that are common enough amongst “thieves”; but I can assure you that I do not count myself as one amongst that group of derelicts. Call me a “Rogue”; call me a “scout”; or “spy” even, if you like; but please never refer to me as a “thief”; not even in jest – it sounds so … ugly and dirty and not something one would call a fellow companion or friend.”
“But of course we haven’t had the time to really get to know each other, and it is a common enough term even if used a bit loosely; so we’ll just leave it at that.”
“No offense taken, of course. Friends?” Rolo offers his still slightly grimy hand to Eli with a small smile.
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Grumni strode past with a swagger, his backpack much fuller than before he'd set off for the temple. A grin spread across his face.
"If yer were more ameniable with yer prices I'd have bought all of these here." He opened the pack to reveal the first aid kits and potions packed inside. That preacher might be foolish enough to worship a god other than Moradin but he knows how ter undercut the competition."
He scratched his chin with a glint in his eye. "Of course, should we find anything yer might find interesting the price will be somewhat more in line with yer own sales tactics. Yer best pay fer dinner while yer have the money." With that he left for the inn.
Feeling rather smug he spotted Rand, ale in hand. "Yer shouldn't get too comfortable lad. There's a necromancer needs putting in the ground fer good and there's little time ter dally."
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*exaggerates looking around* Who's dallying?
I'll put my boot up his arse if he thinks he's gonna dally around here.
*drinks some more ale* Hey, bring an ale for my friend, Grumni.
*looks around*
Hey, where's Barrin?
*looks sad*
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Barrin eyed the merchant's wares again and snorted at Grumni's remarks. "Aye, lad. We'd be patronizing this peddler were 'is prices more in line with our wallets. As it is, we be best lookin elsewhere. Even that 'uman outside town knows 'is market better." He glanced at the merchant again before spinning on his heels and following Grumni into the inn.
"Where be Barrin? I be right 'ere. Now where's me ale?"
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Ah, me brothers in arms, at last we are going to drink together again.
Wench, bring some ale. There are thirsty dwarves here, and you don't want to keep 'em waiting.
Now, if only we could find that little lass, .... what was her name again?
*scratches his head*
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Eli takes Rolo's hand and shakes it, limply. "Friends? Yes, of course, friends it is."
Looking around, he saw everyone making for the Inn.
"Perhaps we should join the others?" he suggested.
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Rolo’s small smile turned into a big grin, “Aye! Indeed! For if I know those dwur half as well as I think I do, we best not be late if’n we want something to drink with our meal!”
Rolo quickened his pace to keep up with his tall new friend as they headed toward the tavern.
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The merchant prices are of course way too much for all of them and the warrior just shakes his head and sighs, able to only to dream to buy something here. Some people just don’t get it; they pretend to become rich with one or two operations, instead of selling a lot of things for a cheaper price. The final outcome, none bought anything, and worse of it, probably won’t in the future, unless the merchant changes his prices. In any case, the invitation to dinner sounds appealing and not losing time the priest accepted and join his fellows in arms heading to the inn. There, without saying too much, he takes a sit with the others and order the first meal since the horrendous trip they had.
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200 xp for: Anders Soth , tampamac2002, mannedoc, Dave O, Gulfwulf and felrisen
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The party enjoyed a feast hosted by the merchant Mendel. He's offered a 200 gp per member retainer in exchange for first right of purchase on any artifacts the party may recover from the legendary wizards tower that they choose not to keep for personal use. He and his entourage have headed off to their suite and the party has broken up with some returning to their rooms and others remaining to enjoy the open bar tab. Mendel's expecting an answer from you in the morning.
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“I have a very uneasy feeling about all of this … and I don’t like it.” Rolo said in a soft voice to those who had remained behind after Mendel and his entourage had departed for their rooms. “And I don’t think I much like Mendel either …”
“I mean, look at the guy … obviously he has a very high profit margin; flaunts it even! I wouldn’t trust him any further than I could toss him; and I’m not certain I could even pick him up!”
"He obviously knows something about this tower and what he expects us to find inside; else he wouldn’t be wanting to pay coin up front to “retain” our services. I’ve seen his prices, both buying and selling … and I can tell you HIS idea of “fair” price is nowhere near to my idea of “fair” price. If he thinks for a mere 200 gold coins each he can get exclusive rights to purchase things that he knows we will not use, then he has sorely underestimated Rolo Underfoot! I am sure he is thinking he will get his “fee” back with the first purchase any of you make at his “shop” – trust me in this. And if we are not allowed to determine the “fair” value of anything we find, by offering it to others who may be interested, then we are no smarter than that lamb that was in that soup he served tonight."
"I say we pass on his “generous” offer (to him anyway) and if we do find this tower and these scrolls and books he is after, then we let him offer his “fair” price for the items. I am certain it will be “fairer” if he is competing against others for the items. True, he claims to have clients willing to purchase such things, which may be to his advantage over the local merchants who may not be as willing to purchase those items – but at least we still retain the right of “refusal to sell” – always a useful bargaining tool. I believe we will more than make up the difference of his “retaining” fee; and even if we don’t, we still maintain control of the “negotiations”."
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Grumni looked uncertain.
"I'm inclined ter agree. I'm not liking his prices at all. Once I make an agreement I stick to it and I don't like the idea of being obligated ter that penny pincher."
He picked a few crumbs from his beard thoughtfully.
"I'm wondering if he's trying ter keep us from sorting out that necromancer too. He's delayed us with that fancy meal and now the scoundrel's trying ter send us on some wild goose chase fer a wandering tower."
The dwarf looked back towards the bar sneakily.
"I say we set off early before his scummy band finish sleeping off their drinking and whoring." He said in a whisper.
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