Anniston
"Unfortunately, Bertrand, when we responded to this threat with deadly force we accepted the risk of delaying our departure. That decision has already been made. I would advise Vadric to attempt to save them with a healing spell but I fear they are beyond such aid."
"We are not finding the magistrate just to turn in this criminal, but also to report our actions and to submit to whatever investigation the magistrate should deem appropriate. It is our duty to report the consequences of our actions and depending on the laws of this city, it may be a criminal act to leave without reporting what has occurred."
Anniston stands the captured thug up and begins following Vadric toward the lights of a major street. Anniston pins the thug's arm tightly behind his back as they walk so he cannot easily escape.
"Let us not forget that, though justified, men have lost their lives here and resolving this situation appropriately is more important than catching a boat. Our captain may not be happy about delaying departure, but in light of the fact that this voyage will take months, a small fee paid to the captain may perhaps compensate him for this delay. If the captain will not wait, then we can take another ship."
"There are enough of us that it may be appropriate for us to take the bodies with us. I am certain, Bertand, that you intend the items you are confiscating to be turned over to the magistrate, but I suggest that if we take the bodies we will not be required to remove the personal items at all."