Tara looks to you as you leave and responds, "You owe me little, actually. Just what you've promised. I hope the rest of your work for the prince is more peaceful."
The party makes the quick walk from the poor quarter to the cliffs on the north edge of the city. There is perched a tower, precariously leaning as it overlooks the lack. The tower is unremarkable but for its lack of structural integrity.
As you initially approach and rap upon the door, you are met with silence but for the cooing of owls and pigeons on the top floor of the tower. Only after trying again does a voice come from inside, "Go away! I'm busy!"
[sblock=ooc]H4H, Dichotomy is correct about the money. As for the level loss, I'd suggest copying your character sheet and posting another copy in the rogue's gallery to edit, simply subtracting what was gained in your 8th level (1 BAB, saves, spells, HP, skills, etc.). That way we can simply revert to the 8th level version of Zagnak once you regain the level (hopefully soon!). The same applies for Jasper, of course.[/sblock]