Warbringer
Explorer
Tell em they got your frog, Ribbit. One false move and the frog gets it. They were going to return your frog, but because you did such a great job they are going to hold on to Ribbit for the time being.
Keeping the story mostly true, adding a little personalization, and an obviously stupid element that makes it seem oh so true strengthens the lie. If it appears that you received no reward it should strengthen the lie. A few tears, a plea not do anything and donuts...
Good luck
I managed to sell a whole party into slavery with a demon lord with a trick not to far removed from this
Keeping the story mostly true, adding a little personalization, and an obviously stupid element that makes it seem oh so true strengthens the lie. If it appears that you received no reward it should strengthen the lie. A few tears, a plea not do anything and donuts...
Good luck
I managed to sell a whole party into slavery with a demon lord with a trick not to far removed from this