Nolan has it for safe keeping at the moment. Roen is guilty by associating with me.

"I helped a young man pay off his debt to Pervis Centauri and I guess I'm a disrupter of the peace because people need to keep owing the Centauri's money." Roen explained "Then I went around town and spoke to people who owe money to the Centauri's and gave them the money they needed to clear their debts. The Centauri's were upset about it and now I'm a wanted criminal."

Sister Aliana chuckled wryly
"Just goes to show that everything is relative"

"I doubt the dragon would attack a city.  Far too many guards compared to a hive of scum and villainy like a mercenary camp. Although, now that I say it out loud, it's possible I'm a bit biased against kidnappers, slavers, and traffickers."

She pauses for a second before shaking her head.  "Nope, they all deserve to choke to death. Or burn, or freeze ... whatever the dragon brings to the party."

But her grim expression quickly turns to a smile when he compliments Shannon.  "This is Shannon, my third heart.  Don't take it personally, she's my familiar and I still she's still deciding if she likes me.

As for Roen, I think we're all going to end up on posters. We've given Centauri a wedgie, a swirly, and boxed his ears. He's a might upset with us.  And, while I swear we have no intention of harming him directly, when we're done with him his criminal cohorts might just do it for us. In the meantime, the bounty hunters had better hope they face a dragon compared to what I'll do to them."

She leans over and gently scritches Shannon's head.  "Isn't that right, princess?  Mommy isn't someone you want to cross if you enjoy having your personal appendages attached in the same places they were in when you were born.  Have you ever seen a dickcorn? It's hilarious. All you need is a sharp knife, a needle, and some thread.  And the magic words Sliceo Changeo!"

Kali, walking outside on her own looked around at the town, letting the others speak to the shop keppers. In truth she was getting bored by the notion, and with a sigh, walked in and came up to Myarra and Byron. She nodded to Aric with a smile, then looked at Byron.

"Your not over stretching again, are you Byron?" Shew looked at Aric with a smile. "Seems everytime he see's you he wants a new toy, though i cannot deny you do have the best" She pat the scimitar at her side that she purchased from the man.

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<OOC: Sorry for my absence uyts - i've been moving house and unpacking - very time consuming work.>

It took Aki several seconds to reply and then his reply was soft and full of sorrow,

"I really appreciate the offer, but..." as Aki shook his head No

"Nolan is a strange one. He's been at that Wizard Tower for as long as I can remember. He's a good man to have as an ally and I'm sure your friend Roen here is as well."



"Oh, I'll bet that pissed him off to no end. Taking away a man's wealth tends to upset him a bit. I can't wait to hear more stories about that."



"Cat's are always like that. One moment they be all lovey-dovey, the next they be clawing your hand off!" Amos laughed



"I'll admit that I'm the best in town, but I know there are other places that put me to shame."

"Anyways, I've got work to do and I'll make sure somebody goes out to the farm, Byron. You guys get on out of here and finish that mission so I can choose the treasure before I grow old. Use that hammer on that thing and free those people."

"I don't help the citizens of Triel to make the Centauri's upset and to give you a good story, Sir. I help the citizens because it's the right thing to do. The reason why the Centauri's are getting away with it is because Good people are doing nothing. That's where we all come in. We're going to change that."

After Amos bids them farewell, Roen bows and goes outside, "I'll meet you all at the fountain, in case you have some last minute purchasing you wish to do."

Amara nodded to Aki, "As you wish." She turned to go.

Byron smiles at Kali's comments.

No, I haven't this time.

Byron turns to Amos.

Thanks,  We will keep in touch with you.

Byron follows the others out and heads toward the fountain with Roen.

Don't worry about him, Amara. He's a Rogue with secrets. Sure, he probably cared for some of those that died, but he's making arrangements to get people back to that camp while it's empty, not making any money. But, I did see him hesitate, so I know he likes you. Hell, I think every male like you, even the funny ones, along with some other girls I once knew.

Twiggy nods "I understand, reach out if you need anything. We will be at the tower for a bit." With that Twiggy headed outside understanding wanting to get drunk alone and think.

Byron, Kalliyan, Myarra and Roenthelm leave Amos' shop and head over to the Town Fountain. Upon arriving there, you see women washing clothes and kids playing in the water. Myarra looks for Amanda, but doesn't see her. Myarra figures she's probably doing chores or maybe starting school. Despite the town being on a Dragon alert, things seem to be normal around Soubar. Even the weird trash cleaning guy is sweeping up his little bits of nothing.

Amara, Aliana, Twiggy and Vernon leave Aki to his bottle, so he could grieve over his friends that died. They walk down the street to the fountain and see that Byron, Kalliyan, Myarra and Roenthelm are already there waiting. Upon arrival, Vernon freaks out !!

Vernon saw the sweeping trash man and yelled out in surprise!

"Alek! Alek! He can't see me!" Vernon said as he waved his hands in front of the trash man "Twiggy! Amara! This man is Alek! He's my brother!"

Twiggy gives a confused look to Vernon and asks him "Would you like to talk to him then? We probably talk him into wearing the ring for a bit. Copper can be very persuasive."

Aliana looked at Twiggy with a curious expression, clueless about what was happening

"You know, I don't think I've seen this man before. He probably was here when I was there. I wonder what's wrong with him? He doesn't look to be hurt. Just dirty like he hasn't taken a bath in awhile."

"You give him that ring and you probably won't get it back. That man is obviously Feebleminded."

How is he sick? Can any of you cast your spells to make him better? He's my brother!

Twiggy looks at Aliana "Vernon says that is his brother. Would you go with me to talk to him and see if there is anything we can do for him. Maybe we can tell if he is magically crazy or if his mind is just gone."

Now that you know his name is Alek, you try talking to him and you can tell right away that something's not right. He's basically speaking like a baby in an adult's body and doesn't really understand anything you're saying. Alek has been here every time the party has been here and he's one step above an animal mind-wise. The grown-ups have treated him properly, but you all have seen kids throw things at him in the past. Myarra gave him some money way back when which he seemed to recognize, but other than that, you don't know anything.

Aliana walked up to the strange man
"Hello there, my friend.   I'm Aliana.   How are you feeling today? "

She tried to figure out what was going on with the young man

OOC:

22:05, Today: Sister Aliana Farwalker rolled 13 using 1d20+9.  Healing

Myarra goes along with Aliana, but stays a little behind her.  Alek had seemed interested in her in the past, which was not exactly normal, but not at all unwelcome.

Well, not unwelcome precisely because it wasn't normal. She was used to scowls, protective amulets, and warding gestures. She wasn't interested in Alek in return, but he seemed like a nice enough, and harmless enough guy. And she didn't like people like him being picked on.

She smiled at him, but kept her lips together so her fangs didn't show, and let Aliana lead the way.

Byron looks at Twiggy.

What's going on?

Twiggy stays back a bit and studies Alek as Aliana talks to him. The halfling never paid attention much to his grandmother when she was going over ailments and symptoms, so he really can't tell anything more than the obvious.

Being startled a bit in thought when Byron speaks, Twiggy answers "It looks like fate is toying with us again. The feebleminded street sweeper is Vernon's brother and Aliana is talking to him to try and figure out why he seems feebleminded. She is much better at those things and can hopefully figure out why he is limited to baby's intellect. Alek has never been violent to us but just be ready in case he feels threatened. In his state violence may be a natural instnct if he is scared but he can not help him."

Twiggy watches Vernon and asks "Was Alek in the same profession as you? I have heard of wizards trapping chests and their towers with spells. I have not know of one to permanent effect someone."