Time drags on as you wait, while the sky grows even darker. More people enter the tavern, mostly men; but if they are secretly members of the criminal gang, there is no obvious sign of it.
Finally, after what must be at least an hour, Rezak does see some men he recognizes coming down the street: Four of the "beggars" who helped defend Torenescu, including the leader you know as Mario.
The "beggars" stop, and begin talking among themselves. They cast glances in Rezak's direction, but don't seem to recognize him.