Sayal's page

I agree that we should inspect his rooms for clues. Should we also ask the lodge to provide us with a few outrides (in red shirts) to help protect us on our journey through the woods?

Sayal sits back and watches the family dynamic, not wanting to tip off any knowledge of what Skrimshaw has been doing, waiting to hear what she says (and then backing up whatever story she gives :) ).

Sayal makes small talk, and asks if the parents have noticed any recent goblin activity, adding, "I've heard that there have been attacks in and around town. Are you staying safe out here?"

Would this be the same redhead out with Behnin? I am interested in finding out if he might be the scoundrel, but do not wish to give away too much about him. I gossip lightly to see if I can get a description of this someone without giving away that I think I may know him.

I ask Katrine about Harker - what is he like, how old is he, - and whether her father would oppose her dating him or just anyone.

I continue to train frequently, and express an interest in becoming a monk.

If there is time to train after our most recent encounter with Tsuto, I inquire of Sabyl about the different monastic orders around these parts, and ask if she has come into contact with Tsuto.

Assuming she is not aligned with him and appears to be unfamiliar with who he is, I explain that his fighting nearly got the best of me, and in fact our whole party, and would like to gain additional training to be better prepared for our next encounter. I express my concern for Ameiko's safety, knowing that she and Sabyl appeared to be on friendly terms.

If, on the other hand, she indicates that she is working with him, or that he is a member of the same monastery, I might train with her, but not give away any information about my group's recent encounters.

During our training, I chit chat with Katrine as well, inviting her to share more information about her sister Shayliss, and her lumberman.

Does the redhead seem familiar? And do they appear to be leaving together together, or under duress?

I join them for their training.

I laugh a little when they mention the writing and suggest that perhaps they are hearing wild rumors that are unfounded?

Over the course of the conversation, I agree to come train with Sabyl - it's always good to stay fit and combat-ready, plus she might be a useful contact for me in my quest to free my people.

I open up to them a bit to explain some about my companions - how we met up on the road and I don't know that much about any of them yet, but we find ourselves in company now that we're here. I explain how I have started to befriend the Kobold and appreciate the dwarves who have been useful in a few different skirmishes already.

I ask if they know anything about the recent goblin activity and various goblin tribes. It seems odd that after such a long detente, they have become so emboldened and violent. I wonder if they know what might have started off the recent hostilities?

"I would love some tea, thank you. My name is Sayal, It's an honor to meet you both. I am newly arrived in town, and have never heard of your monastery; you say you were training?" I invite them to come sit at my table, share the tea, and invite them to tell me about themselves and their monastic work.

I stand up and walk toward the women at the counter. I extend my hand to the younger woman, smile and say, "Am I correct that you are the ones who came to my rescue when I had been beaten in the alley? I am most grateful; I believe you have saved my life. How is it that you came to be there?"

I stay in the shadows of the back corner, but strain to listen to their conversation. I am pretty sure from the voices, their words, and the very fine clothing, that these are my rescuers, but I want to try to find out their interest in me without first revealing myself. I try to discern more about them, and their connection to Ameiko.

I am here...