Walking over to the deputy’s desk and leaning in towards the deputy. ”Well then, Deputy Warren.” Looking the deputy square in the eye. “You’re not about to let some untested and unproven green adventures out and about without giving them some much needed assistance now are you?” Gesturing to the party as a whole, ”Why even the veteran most adventuring party can find themselves with injury after a goblin encounter! We wouldn’t be asking for much aid, merely some potions and mayhaps some horses? To be returned upon completion of our duties off course. Any used potions not so much, but unused ones most certainly!” Delivering that last line with a wink and a grin. Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25