Rashel smiles. "He should be by tonight. I'm going to get us a table, and if there's any business in town anyone needs to finish, go right ahead, and I'll be here."
"I've got nothing needs doing," Banny says with another stretch of one shoulder. "I'll keep you company, Rashel. You like checkers?"
Trawets shrugs "I'll wait with you and see if he comes in."
"Well you can't leave a young lady unattended, so I'll stay too" Meshari says as she sits with the others
After three minutes, a buxom maid approaches you. "What will you have?" she asks.
"What's on tap? I'll take an ale, and some stew to wash down with it."
"What's on tap? I'll take an ale, and some stew to wash down with it."
"We have the Dalelands Stout, which is made with hops," she says. "And we have rabbit stew, beef stew, and pork."
Trawets listens to the maid and says "Oh! Rabbit stew. I'll have that. And a Dalelands Stout."
"Perfect, let's do that," Rashel replies, agreeing with Trawets.
"So, everyone is having rabbit stew and stout," says the barmaid as she writes these things down. "Alright, I'll be back with your order."
She leaves to show your order to the cooks.
" Yes, and some bread and cheese" Mhesari says as she raises her hand timidly.
" Yes, and some bread and cheese" Mhesari says as she raises her hand timidly.
"Okay, Bread and Cheese," the serving maid returns.
IT will take about five minutes for your order to be ready.
"Well you can't leave a young lady unattended, so I'll stay too" Meshari says as she sits with the others
Banny laughs. "Am I the young lady? Ha!"
She adds her voice to the chorus for rabbit stew. Leaning back in her chair she laces her hands behind her head.
"What do you reckon this Mourn guy wants with Elminster? Seems pretty impressive an errand."
"I mean you are a lady Banny" She says blushing a bit.
"But I was talking about me...I didn't wanna roam around by myself."
"Well you'd hardly be alone! You got Lehrer," Banny says with a wink.
Before Mhesari could speak. " My dear I am an Academic, not a body gaurd or spokesman. Mhesari, though a devotee of Azuth, is still learning about rhe Shining One and the World. She may be versed in Martial Arts, she is still a child!" The grey raven says back as he ruffles up his eyebrows flutter.
" Lehrer, be polite, they are my friends. You always do this. Its why the Priests often kicked you out while I worked. Or about got clobbered by the knights who practiced there." Mhesari says chastising her tutor and familiar.
After five minutes, The serving girl returns with your orders. Almost everyone got rabbit stew and the Dalelands stout! Mhesari got rabbit stew and some bread and cheese. A mug of stout will be poured for her.
Banny nods her thanks to the server, taking her stout in hand while listening to the bird and paladin chat. "No need to get ruffled, Lee! Just saying that she wouldn't be technically alone."
The half-orc drinks deeply of her beverage, then lowers it with a satisfied sigh. "We got some hours to kill, then?"
You see a guy, dressed in a purple tunic, with green hose, and velvet shoes enter the tavern. He has blue eyes, short brown hair, and looks like he's in his mid forties. His skin is tanned, and he has a mustache and beard. The beard is cropped short, and so is his mustache.
This guy fits the description of Randal Morn.
Trawets nods when he sees Randal enter the tavern. He says "That's him." He then gets up and approaches him. "Mr. Morn. My name is Trawets Aarock and these are my friends. We saw you had a note on the board you were looking for someone to take a message to Elminster and would like to have the job."
"Ah, pretty forward," Randal says. "I like that. So, you would like the job of sending Elminster a message. Okay, it pays 500 gp."
Trawets looks toward the others and his face and body seems to ask OK?
Rashel pulls his soup spoon from his mouth--his own, that he seems to have spent more time tasting than using--and gives a thumbs up.
"Good to meet you, sir? Can you give us any more details on this job? Do you expect danger? Are there people who don't want this message delivered?"
"Good to meet you, sir? Can you give us any more details on this job? Do you expect danger? Are there people who don't want this message delivered?"
"Traveling through the wilderness is always dangerous. Even the road. You could meet bandits, or worse -- monsters," Randal Morn explains. "There are some groups that don't want the message delivered. Traitors to the Dales, one and all. But the Zentarim is one, and they are based in the Moonsea area."
Trawets looks to the rest of the group "Let's do it!"
"I hope it's not too rough. The roads should be secure and safe for society to flourish. Especially for magic and teachers to flourish," mhesari says as she lets sees Lehrer hop about excited.
'Elminister, Famed sage and wizard! Lord Azuth will be thrilled you are meeting him! Maybe he can impart some wisdom for you!"She said we a smile,
"Oh, rough or not, it'll be an adventure! It'll be fun!" Rashel responds. "I'm in."
Banny frowns a bit. "Is the message something whose contents we should know about? If not you have my word it will remain sealed. Just trying to get a sense of the stakes, sir."
Mhesari concentrates on Randall
Then, after that is don,e Mhesari concentrates on the letter to see if any evil enchantments rest on it.
Banny frowns a bit. "Is the message something whose contents we should know about? If not you have my word it will remain sealed. Just trying to get a sense of the stakes, sir."
Randal replies with, "It does not matter what's in it right now. Part of it is personal."
Mhesari concentrates on Randall
Then, after that is don,e Mhesari concentrates on the letter to see if any evil enchantments rest on it.
You cannot detect any evil coming from Randall or the letter.
Trawets looks Randall directly in the eyes and says "We'll make sure it gets to Elminster."
Rashel checks his pack. "Is there anything else we need before we go?"
Banny draws herself up straight in her seat and places her fist over her heart. With more solemnity than her friends are used to seeing from her, she says, "I swear by Tyr that I will do all in my power to see the message delivered as long as doing so harms none who are innocent."
More informally, she says, "I've got all my stuff with me, Rash. Travel light! Which of us should carry the message?"
"Oh that is a great oath Ban!" Mhesari says as she then smiles.
"Azuth blesses our journey and shall watch over our journey" Mhesari says though Lehere sighs.
"What I thought it was good, but it is just a prototype" She says with a giggle.
Banny gives Mhesari a crooked smile. "Hey, yours is good too. Don't listen to the bird. So are we settin' out today, or should we wait for morning, everyone?"
"We should do it in the morning. We can get the most distance traversed before having to bed down for Nightfall."Mhesari says as she takes a drink.
"Sounds wise. Well then, tonight we drink and we feast! Would you join us, Randall Morn?"
"Sounds wise. Well then, tonight we drink and we feast! Would you join us, Randall Morn?"
"Sorry, young half orc," says Randal. "But I'm meeting my intended here. We are going to have a quiet dinner in another corner of this tavern."
"I think it's a date!"Mhjesari says excitedly.
'Is she pretty? I bet she is, cause I have to say Mr. MOrn you are a handsome man!" Mhesari excitedly procliams as Lehrer ruffles.
"Mhesari, that is not apart of your teachings and missions, you are too young!"
Rashel chuckles at Mhesari's display. "I guess you're stuck with us for one more night, Mhesari!"
Banny looks amused at Mhesari's interest but just shakes her head a little. "Awright, then. In the morning. I guess I'll take the message itself - no other volunteers."
Trawets says "I'll be happy to carry the message. I'm not sure you want weak little me with it though. But if I have fierce ladies to protect me, I might be best with it."
"Works for me, Trawets. And don't knock yourself, you ain't that weak!" she says loyally. She gives the wizard a wink. "You ARE pretty little, though..."
"Wait why am I not going?" She says, confused, and Lehrer laughs.
"Mhesari is a great warrior. Her staff work is amazing! Truly utilizing the Mage's best friend!" he boasts
"Lehrer, I am not a master, just a bit more proficient than the priests at the Temple. The knights taught me alot, but I'm not a master" Mhesari says blushing at the praise.
"Well, that should be all," says Randal Morn. "Since you are couriers for my letter, I can offer you part pay right now, and the rest on delivery."
"Sounds fair to me," Rashel replied for the group. "Let's take the pay, make sure we're well rested, and head out in the morning, how does that sound?"
Trawets nods to Rashel "That sounds good. Mhesari will take the pay and I'll take the letter."
"Yes, I shall do just that" Mhesari says, putting the staff in the crook of her arm and leaning on her shoulder. She slips the buckler up to let Randal drop the money in. Lehrer drops to her free shoulder and looks around,and watching.