NPC Temel Passad's page

Once everybody is back onto the ship, Temel comes up and says
You did a good job there, and we're sure the get further unnoticed now that there are no witnesses. Temel says. There are no witnesses, are there?

As the battle subsides, Temel and the dwarves emerge form belowdecks.

Bravo, bravo, very well done! Temel cheers, in what clearly is a prelude to more serious discussions: The Pathfinder Society continues to amaze me, and it seems to me increasingly prudent to enter into a business arrangement that would certainly be to our mutual benefit—particularly for those with an eye for spotting profit. Let me make my case simply: my trade network is growing and already blankets the Inner Sea like no other, and the dwarves cannot hope to compete with the prices I offer. Let us not forget that the Pathfinders have had many mutually profitable business dealings with me in the past.

He even goes so far as to candidly hand Radnor a potion of cure moderate wounds, with a here, as a token of good faith.

Temel smiles smugly at the affirmation of Garret, which quickly shifts to alarm as Radnor mentions his straightforward approach:
Nono! Acting as Pathfinders would be unwise! The previous envoys are sure to have identified themselves as being in league with them, so pathfinders suddenly appearing should send all alarm bells ringing. These Razmirans are not the type to ask questions first, it is absolutely necessary to have some form of disguise...

Bravo! Well done! I was worried for a moment when I heard fighting noises, but it seems you have handled it well.

It seema this area is more dangerous than I expected. I would suggest we devise a good plan for you to get access to the Grey Revelation Inn. I would suggest you pose as merchants, that seek a way station for a caravan. What do you think? That way, you would have free reign to look around in the tavern.

Well, says Temel, giving Metella a glance as if to one-up her, looks like we don't have too much opposition to the sensible plan.

I'm perfectly fine to donate these two platinum pieces to cover the toll charges.

I'll leave you guys to figure out what the choice is going to be, but please give me some consensus. Right now the score seems to be 1.5 to 1.5.

I would suggest we take the prudent route and dock at Xer. The Razmiri authorities are likely to expect a toll from us, and we can show our goodwill by adding a gratuity. We might run into trouble if we encounter one of the 'faith barges' on the river, and have no proof that we paid our duties.

I'll happily provide the toll myself, if that is a problem. he adds, as he retrieves two platinum coins from his purse.

Temal attentively sees to his guests' needs

"Are the refreshments to your liking?"

He then turns to dicuss business: "My boat, the Abacus will depart from Kerse to hug the shore of lake Encarthan, before we enter the mouth of the Glass River. This is where we'll see to our first task: search Gray Revelation Inn. Hopefully, we'll manage to liberate the dwarven envoys there, and sail on to Mendev.

Two servants open a pair of richly lacquered doors, and a human and two dwarves stride into the lavish parlour. The man, clad in immaculate robes of whitest silk, is short and round with a blonde oiled beard, and his eyes are alert and amused. He takes a touch of snuff from and golden box and sneezes before saying, "it is a pleasure to welcome Pathfinders to one of my estates once more.

I am, as you may know, Temel Passad. Allow me to introduce...

Very well, we will consider this. It seems you have wisdom to go along with that courage.

As dusk is approaching, the Abacus arrives near the Grey Revelation Inn. Temel and the dwarves indicate they will stay onboard, while the adventurers investigate the inn.

The inn is located about 200 yards away form the mooring site. The adventurers have some time to prepare their disguise.

Temel add might I remind you of the delicacy of our mission here. It would be very wise to refrain from violence on Razmiran soil if it can be helped. Metella, despite her antagonistic stance against Temel, concurs on this one.

Temel recognises Zalanda as belonging to the qadira faction, and addresses her directly: Surely, you cannot expect this dwarf to compete with our prices, and the volumes that we can ship? They may be have an ancient trading network, but we have efficiency. Turning to Metella one that is not based on an outdated infrastructure.

As a token of goodwill, he offers Zalanda a potion. Take this, as an incentive for business relations. It is a draught of healing.

The question here is, who would the adventurers prefer as a business partner for the Pathfinder. It's one or the other, it seems. Who would you recommend to the venture captain?

Temel comes up with a business proposal for the Pathfinders

The Pathfinder Society continues to amaze me, and it seems to me increasingly prudent to enter into a business arrangement that would certainly be to our mutual benefit—particularly for those with an eye for spotting profit. Let me make my case simply: my trade network is growing and already blankets the Inner Sea like no other, and the dwarves cannot hope to compete with the prices I offer. Let us not forget that the Pathfinders have had many mutually profitable business dealings with me in the past.”

Bravo! Well done! I was worried for a moment when I heard fighting noises, but it seems you have handled it well.

It seem this area is more dangerous than I expected. I would suggest we devise a good plan for you to get access to the Grey Revelation Inn. I would suggest you pose as merchants, that seek a way station for a caravan. What do you think? That way, you would have free reign to look around in the tavern.

I would suggest we take the prudent route and dock at Xer. The Razmiri authorities are likely to expect a toll from us, and we can show our goodwill by adding a gratuity. We might run into trouble if we encounter one of the 'faith barges' on the river, and have no proof that we paid our duties.

I'll happily provide the toll myself, if that is a problem. he adds, as he retrieves two platinum coins from his purse.

Temal attentively sees to his guests' needs

"Are the refreshments to your liking?"

He then turns to dicuss business: "My boat, the Abacus will depart from Kerse to hug the shore of lake Encarthan, before we enter the mouth of the Glass River. This is where we'll see to our first task: search Gray Revelation Inn. Hopefully, we'll manage to liberate the dwarven envoys there, and sail on to Mendev.

Two servants open a pair of richly lacquered doors, and a human and two dwarves stride into the lavish parlour. The man, clad in immaculate robes of whitest silk, is short and round with a blonde oiled beard, and his eyes are alert and amused. He takes a touch of snuff from and golden box and sneezes before saying, "it is a pleasure to welcome Pathfinders to one of my estates once more.

I am, as you may know, Temel Passad. Allow me to introduce...