Annika's search of the gray dwarf turns up a small travelling spellbook. It will take some time and magic to analyze its contents. The dwarf also has two spell component pouches. One is of the more mundane sort, but the other has jade dust, about 50 gp worth, and a smaller amount of diamond dust, also worth about 50 gp. Her mundane gear consists of a dagger, her clothing, and some incidental traveling supplies. There is nothing on her body to identify where she came from or who she was.
Astor replies to the question about orcs, "I'm planning an expedition into the mountains to find and rout the nest of orcs that has been plaguing the only trail between here and Silvergard. Three shipments of silver ore and other goods have been taken already this season and they show no signs of slowing down." He turns to Donall, "The stolen goods are to be returned to their rightful owners, but any other loot found in the orc lair will be yours to divide as you see fit. In addition, each of you will be paid 100 gold pieces upon successful completion of the mission."