The guard captain looks impatiently at Kim Tensil as he confirs with the party and Botha. Kim sighs. "Listen. One last thing. I know you are an intrepid little band. But I think we've all heard stories of those goblins ambushing soldiers who penetrate too far into those hills. Perhaps you could recruit some trustworthy assistance back in Orussus. Some big chaps with axes and some of those sneaky halflings, perhaps, to round out your group."
"I suspect you have something of personal vendetta now against that Jezibel woman, if she's still alive. I would request that you not kill her, but bring her here to me, or to Botha and Grod if I am still detained. With her in custody we'd be a long way to proving my innocence. If you can bring her back here or provide other evidence that the goblins were responsible for the theft of the King's silver, I'll pay you 1000 gps. And don't forget all those goblin ears you'd surely come back with if you are successful. Worth more than their weight in gold, those are. Perhaps that enticement will help you recruit some aid. For what it's worth, there's probably a good deal of treasure in the goblin lair, if there is such a place. They've been quite sucessful in their raiding. And I believe you'd be entitled to keep it if you 'liberate' it youselves."
"It sounds like you may help me further. If you do, I won't be one to forget. And I am not without allies myself. In any case, thanks for what you've done so far and good luck. If you're willing to help, let Botha know in the morning, and he will provide you with what we can." He meets Botha's eyes at this last statement and nods.