Yes, what can I do for you?
Is there any news from town?
I keep hearing that the pirates have built fortifiations on Sorrek, but I couldn’t say whether that’s news to you. Apparently they have six ships, which they use to seize trading vessels by the score. The ships they attack just disappear with no survivors! It’s really bad.
Do you think the orcs and Holberkians are conspiring against the city?
No, how could that be? People who claim something like that haven’t the slightest knowledge of orcs and their customs!
Do you know the rat-catcher?
I’ve never spoken to him, but I have seen him occasionally. He appears to be a nice guy, although some people avoid him.
Do you believe that strange creatures have taken refuge in the sewers?
If someone told me the woods around Riva were stocked with monsters, I’d believe that sooner than I’ll believe that claptrap!
Do you know anything about the guild and the tradesmaster?
Only the things you hear about them: The tradesmaster leads the guild. Since he’s taken over, it’s better organized and has changed its goals, too, I guess. Before, the guild was just a lose-knit collection of outcasts trying to survive.
Do you know a man named Tarik?
Not personally, but I know of him.
I hope I’ve been able to help.
Well, it’s time I get back to work. Maybe I can tell you some more another time.
Oh, it’s you! Come in.
Is there any news from town?
Who knows, I don’t really bother anymore since Ariana…
Do you believe in a conspiracy of the orcs and the Holberkians?
No!
Do you know the rat-catcher?
What do you think of the talk about some strange being prowling the sewers?
Nonsense!
Do you know anything about the guild or the tradesmaster?
Is there any news about the pirates?
Do you know Tarik?
Not personally!
Can you tell us anything about the judge, Bosper Jarnug?
Just leave me alone!
Have the guards come up with anything yet?
Nothing new!
Nothing, really! Ariana’s been murdered, that’s all we know!
Not quite! Her body was drained of blood, and there weren’t any traces of blood in the whole house!
Yes, that’s right… What sort of a… monster did that?
Goodbye!