Ferrix, being a Montreal resident I was curious if you'd ever succeeded in finding a local group to play in. I believe we'd spoken about it before. I likewise am always keeping my eyes open for signs of a new campaign to join.
Our first combat? With who, the obnoxious bureaucrat?
I hope I'm not upsetting anyone by having Damien take the lead in these negotiations with Tremance; I don't want to step on anyone's toes. Damien doesn't really know much about the other PCs except what's he's seen briefly; he hasn't even heard Ghuntomas talk yet. So far they seem like simple folk though and Damien is worried that, as new arrivals to the city, this slimy bureaucrat may try to shanghai them into an unfavorable arrangement. The way I see it, it also helps to give Damien a reason to stick around with you guys for the moment. As is, there's little keeping him from leaving, going home and keep being a scribe.
No problem taking the lead. Ghuntomas has introduced himself, hasnt he? Beyond that no, hes a quiet fellow in diplomatic situations. Among companions he opens up and isnt afraid to make suggestions (read: boss around) his friends.