OOC: The shadowy figure has an Adventurer's Guild ring so doesn't really need to be stealthy.
The Adventurer's Guild Tavern
The Thayvian sits up, rubbing his arms as if trying to overcome a chill, "I thank you for your assistance. My name is Vashar." He looks over at his dead companions but his emotions are difficult to read...either he feels nothing for them or masks his grief well.
After a moment, he gets to his feet, addressing Johen and Alaric, "I regret that I have nothing to offer in payment. I am an exile from my people, here in the hopes of winning some gold or perhaps even a lordship in the tournaments."
Aleera stands close to Valen, listening to the conversation between Shayuri and Aohdan, interjecting, "It is getting late. Perhaps we should all retire for the evening and come at this with fresh eyes in the morning."
The Adventurer's Guild Compound; Outside the Tavern
A niggling doubt had begun to scratch at the back of the dwarf's mind. Finally, he realized that this little dragon didn't have enough hide to make armor, at least not enough for a dwarf or a human...maybe barding for a cat or a small dog.
With that thought running through his mind, Muzdum hears the guard saying, "The guild has its own garbage disposal service. No need for members to do the work, which makes me think you might be stealing something. Uncover it, please."
Estelle witnesses all this, as well as the faint of voices from within the tavern.
The Lords' Mansion, Lady Nineveh d'Anovia's Quarters
Renaldo arrives to find Dominic standing outside the Lady's quarters, arguing with one of the mansion's servants, carrying a platter.
"I am one of the lady's personal guards. I will take this into her."
The servant eyes Dominic calmly, "The mansion staff have protocols that all of the lords and ladies understand and agree to when staying here."
Dominic looms over the servant, using his height to attempt to intimidate the young man, "My lady's security is more important than your protocols."
It is at this point that Dominic and the servant notice Renaldo.