[Bluff and Diplomacy checks: Balnibar 23 and 18, Corran 21 and 22]
The gnome makes his speech, and Corran makes some claims to be representing the Inquisitive's guild in this matter as well. Cheep, delivering the placard, says a few things in support as well. The older dwarf closes his mouth, seeming to buy the bluff and nods. In a friendly manner, the dwarf chides, "Well then, but ta be warn'n yer neighbors next time!" With that he withdraws. [Diplomacy succeeds]
Sighing in relief, the group pauses a moment to ensure that no one is coming. When they suspect the coast is clear, Lorth takes his time and tosses the rope and grapple. With ample dexterity, the shifter latches the grapple with the fine rope, and it appears to hold. [Use Rope 16 vs 12 succeeds] The ascent is ready whenever the group is.