Severus expected the responses in regards to payment, because for most people the reward was in payment not in self-fulfillment and the betterment of the world. It was the way things were.
Severus smiled as Lothoc and Lola had their little exchange about the inside man in Verity, they both had made points, “While I do have someone deep within the Order of Verity their hands must remain clean, and they must not look involved. While exposing the vices of the leader of Verity would be seen as a good deed, Verity like most organizations does not like those who expose others in the group. Something about not being able to trust a rat.” Severus chuckled.
“But you are right Lola you would be able to get some information from him, but I don’t want to risk him being seen with, well let us just say with a group the order may not approve of. I do have a contact for you. There is a half-orc named Jhad who is the tavern just outside the castle, he will have more information on Reign, his habits and routines and the like. He will also have one hundred gold pieces for each of you. To cover your expenses in this matter. If you do have any trouble finding Jhad he will be the one dinning and most likely drinking with Sentinel Stalnox's retainers.”
Pausing for a second Severus looked at the group as a whole, “Your reward on completion of this little mission is one thousand gold pieces each for all who survive.”