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<blockquote data-quote="spacehulkster" data-source="post: 3046554" data-attributes="member: 13070"><p><strong>Time to find a job.</strong></p><p></p><p>While the three drink the afternoon away, Kara-tor has found a marginally decent inn, for Melvaunt, and prepares to identify a few of the items he has. The afternoon passes by and satisfied with his assessments of the items in question, he wanders back to look for his companions. It doesn’t take long to find them, still at the inn where he left them, drinking!</p><p></p><p>“Looks like it’s up to me to find some employment!” the Thayan blurts with disgust.</p><p></p><p>He gets directions, to the Bruil family business office, from the first reasonably clean passerby he sees and heads off at a brisk pace. Upon reaching the merchant family offices, he surveys the neighborhood taking particular note of hiding spots, back windows and guards. Satisfied with his findings, he proceeds to the office and is escorted to a clerk.</p><p></p><p>“Uhm, how can I help you wizard?” the clerk nervously asks. His office is cluttered with scrolls of paper and files.</p><p></p><p>Kara-tor picks up on the clerks uneasiness and puts it to his advantage. “I’m here to investigate the problem your company is having with the mines. Please advise your superior that Kara-tor of Thay is here.”</p><p></p><p>The clerk fidgets, “Uhm, I can help you with that. I’m Mr. Bruil’s mining secretary. I handle all the hirings, pay outs and keep tabs on the mines.”</p><p></p><p>“Surely you jest! Just look at this office. You can barely move without stepping on parchment. Now really escort me to Mr. Bruil, my companions and I would like to get this matter settled and move on.” Kara-tor’s manner is condescending and arrogant, but it keeps the clerk on edge. Just where Kara-tor wants him.</p><p></p><p>“I’m sorry sir, Mr. Bruil is quite busy with other matters right now and away from the office. I assure you, I can arrange the contract. You say you came with companions?” the clerk is quite nervous and his hands shake as he grabbs his quill and looks for some clean parchment.</p><p></p><p>“If I must settle for you then, yes, there are six of us total. We understand the arrangement is for 500 gold. Since we are very capable of handling this matter of clearing mines for you, we request a larger payment upon completion. How would you like proof to be shown?” Kara-tor’s played on the clerk’s fears.</p><p></p><p>“J-Just how much more were you thinking?”</p><p></p><p>“500 gold a piece should do.”</p><p></p><p>The clerk fumbled with the math in his head, “b..but that’s 3000 gold! I don’t think Mr. Bruil would approve of that. In fact, I know he wouldn’t. How about 1000 total?”</p><p></p><p>Kara’s eyes burned with anger, “You impudent little scribe. Do you know who I am? My services are in high demand and worth much more than that.”</p><p></p><p>The clerk shrank behind his desk, “Obviously you’re a Red Wizard, and forgive sir, but we don’t know what we are facing there, as other adventurers we’ve hired have not returned and no information is forthcoming. I could go as high as 1800 gold total and you could make arrangements with the foreman once your company arrives there.” He nervously watches the wizard’s eyes and hand gestures for the telltale signs of magic forthcoming.</p><p></p><p>“It will do for now. I shall consult with my hirelings. I will be back tomorrow for contract, directions and letter of introduction to this foreman. This office is a huge fire hazard. I should take care if I were you.” </p><p></p><p>The threatening remark does not go unnoticed. The mannerisms of the Red Wizards are known through-out Faerun. The clerk let out a heavy sigh as the wizard left, bringing a wry smile to Kara-tor as he walked away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spacehulkster, post: 3046554, member: 13070"] [b]Time to find a job.[/b] While the three drink the afternoon away, Kara-tor has found a marginally decent inn, for Melvaunt, and prepares to identify a few of the items he has. The afternoon passes by and satisfied with his assessments of the items in question, he wanders back to look for his companions. It doesn’t take long to find them, still at the inn where he left them, drinking! “Looks like it’s up to me to find some employment!” the Thayan blurts with disgust. He gets directions, to the Bruil family business office, from the first reasonably clean passerby he sees and heads off at a brisk pace. Upon reaching the merchant family offices, he surveys the neighborhood taking particular note of hiding spots, back windows and guards. Satisfied with his findings, he proceeds to the office and is escorted to a clerk. “Uhm, how can I help you wizard?” the clerk nervously asks. His office is cluttered with scrolls of paper and files. Kara-tor picks up on the clerks uneasiness and puts it to his advantage. “I’m here to investigate the problem your company is having with the mines. Please advise your superior that Kara-tor of Thay is here.” The clerk fidgets, “Uhm, I can help you with that. I’m Mr. Bruil’s mining secretary. I handle all the hirings, pay outs and keep tabs on the mines.” “Surely you jest! Just look at this office. You can barely move without stepping on parchment. Now really escort me to Mr. Bruil, my companions and I would like to get this matter settled and move on.” Kara-tor’s manner is condescending and arrogant, but it keeps the clerk on edge. Just where Kara-tor wants him. “I’m sorry sir, Mr. Bruil is quite busy with other matters right now and away from the office. I assure you, I can arrange the contract. You say you came with companions?” the clerk is quite nervous and his hands shake as he grabbs his quill and looks for some clean parchment. “If I must settle for you then, yes, there are six of us total. We understand the arrangement is for 500 gold. Since we are very capable of handling this matter of clearing mines for you, we request a larger payment upon completion. How would you like proof to be shown?” Kara-tor’s played on the clerk’s fears. “J-Just how much more were you thinking?” “500 gold a piece should do.” The clerk fumbled with the math in his head, “b..but that’s 3000 gold! I don’t think Mr. Bruil would approve of that. In fact, I know he wouldn’t. How about 1000 total?” Kara’s eyes burned with anger, “You impudent little scribe. Do you know who I am? My services are in high demand and worth much more than that.” The clerk shrank behind his desk, “Obviously you’re a Red Wizard, and forgive sir, but we don’t know what we are facing there, as other adventurers we’ve hired have not returned and no information is forthcoming. I could go as high as 1800 gold total and you could make arrangements with the foreman once your company arrives there.” He nervously watches the wizard’s eyes and hand gestures for the telltale signs of magic forthcoming. “It will do for now. I shall consult with my hirelings. I will be back tomorrow for contract, directions and letter of introduction to this foreman. This office is a huge fire hazard. I should take care if I were you.” The threatening remark does not go unnoticed. The mannerisms of the Red Wizards are known through-out Faerun. The clerk let out a heavy sigh as the wizard left, bringing a wry smile to Kara-tor as he walked away. [/QUOTE]
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