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Taking a moment to look out of the huddle back to Bonebag, Engashez can barely contain a Gleeful Grin, and looks back to the center.
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After collecting funds from the group, and counting down to the penny, Engashez turns away from her kobold compatriots, and flashes a big smile at Creeley. "Master Greeves, I believe that we can honor that agreement. In addition, We would like to purchase the Puppy. What do you think is a Fair and Equitable Price for Fluffimus Maximus? And would you happen to have a saddle of appropriate size?"
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The man looks shocked at kobolds, when they offer to pay the debt. "Well, ol' Bonebag, if that is who you are referring to, isn't much of a riding dog. He's a guard dog, and not much of one at that, but he's been my close companion for these last twelve years. I couldn't sell her... not at least for anything less than 25 measures, that is."
You are brought into the locked front room, where Greeves has setup a makeshift bed on the desk within. A Taldan man lies on the bed, unconscious but shivering. He also has the marks of bludgeoning wounds on him.
"Here he is, here is Xarcious. You can have him, and if he survives, tell him ain't never gonna be getting a loan from Greeves again." the man spits out. "Now, take him, and bugger off!"
"We shall take care of Fluffy. She will be a honorary dragon!"
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Engashez, using her hat to resume her Halfling-with-a-blue-cloak disguise, shoves a potion down Mr. Xarcious's gullet to wake him up.
"Xarcious! It is very good to see you! Can you help us get Fluffimus Maximus to a safe location? Also, we have freed you from your Debts! In exchange, you owe a debt to Us! Also, Mister Greeves says he isn't going to lend you any more money."
Doing her best to 'Support' him walking, Engashez walks Mr. Xarcious out of the incredibly reputable, and Easy-to-Deal-With Mr. Greeves loan office, taking him somewhere safe to sit.
"Now, I believe that we have some questions for you. First, do you know if Fluffimus Maximus is Housebroken? Do you know any good places to get Puppy Food? What color Collar do you think would look best? Do you have experience training Puppies? Can you train Fluffimus Maximus to be a Noble Steed when she grows up?"
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With the potion shoved down his throat, the True Dragon's contact wakes up, though he does seem very groggy.
He wakes up, but still looks very weak. He is able to tell you the following:
The Sewer Dragons are one of the more powerful kobold tribes in the sewers
of Absalom.
Kibizax, the Sewer Dragons’ chief, is a powerful sorcerer with a dragon ally who blasts the tribe’s foes to dust with lightning.
The Sewer Dragons have a skilled trapmaster who is sought after by merchants and the wealthy in Absalom proper. It’s rumored that some of his most clever traps guard House Morilla and other noble resources.
The Sewer Dragons’ chief is old and said to be planning to turn the tribe over to one of his two children, the elder daughter Yiddlepode and younger son Yippitok.
Yiddlepode, the Sewer Dragon chief ’s eldest offspring, is likely open to bargaining with the Pathfinder Society; she is their best chance for a truce between the Society and the Dragons. Further, it’s likely they can catch Yiddlepode above ground in Absalom proper, as she often dons a magical disguise to sneak into one of the operas in the Ivy District. While on the streets and in the theaters of the city, Yiddlepode disguises herself as a halfling and is easy to spot because she only goes to poorly attended shows where her disguise is less likely to be uncovered, and her blue opera cloak stands out like a sore thumb.
He also tells you that the Sewer Dragons have taken over a massive underground theater, covered long ago by the growing city. The kobolds
have closed off most of the tunnels that access the complex, but there is a passage from within the sewer system that is still accessible. Xarcious gives the party directions with the warning that it’s usually well guarded.
He does also volunteer that your "puppy" is an old worn out dog, and that "puppy chow" would probably cause her teeth to break.
"Thank you," he continues, truly gracious to what the kobolds have done for him. "You have saved me. I am in your debt. But, please, can you tell me why you are all dressed up like kobolds?"
Fazgyn proudly puffs up his crest.
"See, even in the past people recognize my brilliance. My traps are the best in the city."
"Because we are kobolds you stup... I mean, uhh, better to infiltrate the Sewer Dragon lair, right?", Athrax answers to Xarcious' inquiry.
Fazgyn catches on.
"Yes, yes, we have disguised ourselves in the glorious forms of kobolds, so that we can easier pursuade the mighty Sewer Dragons! Looks like our disguises are working fine."
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"Well, Mr Xarcious, Let's take you somewhere safe where I'm certain no trouble will come to you! I know of a Quiet Museum that you could probably rest at until you have a chance to get back on your feet! I'll put a good word in with Nigel, you're sure to get a job!"
After returning to her Halfling Disguise, Engashez will take a bit of time to ask around about the Opera. Coming back to the rest of the group with a handful of playbills, she grins excitedly. "Ok Everybody! We have a few options of Operas to go to tonight! First, The Trouble with Swans! I have heard a lot of great things about this show! It apparently is a story of a group of Gnomes, wanting to learn how to change their shape into Swans! After performing an experimental ritual, they get stuck in their swan form, where the whole thing turns into a Heist Opera, to break into the tower of the Wizard that sold them the ritual to get their gold (And their gnomehood) back! I've only heard stories, but it sounds Wonderful!" A moment later, it registers that the more awesome the play is, the less likely that Yiddlepode will be there. "Awwww, Maybe I'll try to catch a showing after we are done with our 'Negotiations.' The other option for tonight is the Serpent's Song, a Less exciting opera taking place in Ancient Taldor. The army of expansion begins encroaching on the Dragon Variel's territory, so she has no choice but to steal the princess from a neighboring duchy. As the Variel holds the princess captive for Ransom, to prevent the corrupt Prince Adrian from usurping her territory, they become fast friends, as Princess Vanessa has no desire to stay trapped in a relationship that she was forced into for political reasons. As time passes, they eventually fall in love! I hope that she survives the onslaught of Prince Adrian!"
Taking another moment to process, Engashez add, "If I was Yiddlepode, I would probably go to the Serpent's Song!"
Athrax will put on his fake mustache and fake glasses. A dapper, noble design worthy of being the best kobold Pathfinder.
Fazgyn will put on his scarf and hat again.
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The Dragons go the showing of the Serpents Song.
You quickly realize that you will not be able to get in by just walking in... as there are humans collecting tickets at the door. You also quickly realize that tickets to Serpents Song are 5gp each.
You do also see some ways in, were you to be particularly sneaky.
"5 gold? Why, that's 1/25 of a Xarcious! I say we do what we Sewer Dragons do best... sneak in, lay all sorts of devious traps, and be the best Pathfinders to ever find a path!"
"Wait. We are the sewer dragons! Why dont we go in our usual way? They will never see us coming form down below."
Athrax decides on a Taldan accent with matching vernacular, at least what he thought he read once in a book that was flushed down months ago.
"Cheerio my good dragonmates, let us have a jolly good time infiltrating this place! Bully!"
Fazgyn knows all about infiltrating trough a toilet. Fist you plug the hole. Then you wait and listen carefully. When the humans on top would have put a squiggely sign that the toiler wasnt working, you unplug it. Let it drain. Maybe have one of the magic users casts some water spell on it. Then you squeeze on up.
If there was still someone in or on the toilet, you pretend to be a sewer alligator. Just a lot of snapping and growling. Stupid humans buy it every time.