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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7992183" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>Helten appeared to like the suggestion of having Barzog leave the city, especially when Dermot broached the idea of compensation. However, the half-orc proprietor pointed out that if the group did any "adventuring" in town with Barzog after his half-brother was released from jail, that could cause him problems. Darrow made an initial offer of ten gold, which Helten ignored, saying that he would return in a while after the group had a chance to talk about their offer. After a brief discussion with Dermot and Shanni, Darrow waited for his chance to grab Helten again while the proprietor was making his rounds, offering fifty gold for Helten to drop the complaint and get Barzog out of jail.</p><p></p><p>Helten made a show of considering the offer, commenting that the group must want Barzog pretty badly. He then observed that he got a lot of pleasure from seeing Barzog rot in jail, maybe one hundred gold worth. Darrow objected, using colorful language in his argument that one hundred was an outlandish sum, also suggesting that the group's friendship would be part of the deal. Helten pondered briefly and then said that fifty gold would be enough, along with a favor they could do him. He then asked to see the color of their gold before agreeing, so Darrow pulled out a small satchel and counted out the gold, grumbling.</p><p></p><p>Helten said as soon as they did the favor for him, they had a deal. He explained that he had a problem by the name of Helga. She ran the Rusty Cutlass inn, over in the western part of the same district, and was always talking bad about Helten and the Muddy Ogre. He thought this was bad for business and asked the adventurers to shut her up, not caring how they did it. He concluded by saying that if he didn't get any reports of "that sow" badmouthing him, as of sundown the following day he would complete his end of the deal. Dermot said that this didn't seem so bad, to which Helten replied that they hadn't met her yet, asking them to return the following evening to finish their business.</p><p></p><p>After the half-orc proprietor walked off again on his rounds, the group conferred amongst themselves. Darrow thought the new task would offer a good chance for a bar fight, although how exactly that would keep Helga from talking about the Muddy Ogre was not obvious. Aerikoth observed that they could instead simply offer Helten the one hundred gold he had originally asked for, but the others were keen to see what could be done with Helga first. </p><p></p><p>It was only a short walk to the Rusty Cutlass, where Helga the half-orc proprietoress greeted them warmly as new customers, trumpeting her rooms as cheap, neat and clean – unlike the lice-ridden ones at the Muddy Ogre. She was a little taken aback at Darrow declining the rooms and then slightly puzzled after the others asked how her business was going. Dermot after an uncomfortable pause took the plunge, explaining that they were there to have a word with her about Helten. This prompted some yelling from Helga, who it turned out had spent ten years as Helten's wife before leaving him, alleging in the process that he'd "done things" with humans, elves and animals.</p><p></p><p>Aerikoth dryly expressed his amusement with the situation, while Dermot gamely tried to argue the logical merits of leaving any hatred of Helten behind her. Helga volubly agreed that she wanted nothing more to do with that "pig-humper" ever again, which however was not exactly what Dermot was looking for. She also complained about the two hundred gold that she claimed Helten owed her. Darrow then interjected, saying maybe he could offer her something – an attraction for her inn – in return for not speaking any more of the “scoundrel”. Darrow explained that he was a fight-loving dwarf and offered to take on all comers in a pit fight with blunted weapons the following night, staking fifty of his own gold. Helga could sell ale and charge an entrance fee, with Darrow only taking a quarter of it. This proposal appealed to the businesswoman in Helga, who agreed, but only on the condition that Helten show up to the fights and promise not to say a word during them. She promised in turn to not say a word ever again about Helten. (<em>The dwarf's insistence on bar fighting as the way to resolve this situation - admittedly, his preferred solution to many different situations - for once has borne fruit. --R</em>) </p><p></p><p>Darrow said he would tell Helten about the event, as Dermot looked on with a puzzled expression. Helga then advised Darrow to spread word around town over the next day, proclaiming a two gold entry fee to the event and the chance to place wagers with the house on the match outcomes. Their business concluded for the moment, the four adventurers then beat a retreat through the Rusty Cutlass’ exit. (<em>Not having been in these types of situations myself, it is fascinating to read these examples of negotiations with various personages. The party seems to be following an unusual strategy, however, which I am not sure I could replicate if placed in their shoes. --C</em>)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7992183, member: 7015827"] Helten appeared to like the suggestion of having Barzog leave the city, especially when Dermot broached the idea of compensation. However, the half-orc proprietor pointed out that if the group did any "adventuring" in town with Barzog after his half-brother was released from jail, that could cause him problems. Darrow made an initial offer of ten gold, which Helten ignored, saying that he would return in a while after the group had a chance to talk about their offer. After a brief discussion with Dermot and Shanni, Darrow waited for his chance to grab Helten again while the proprietor was making his rounds, offering fifty gold for Helten to drop the complaint and get Barzog out of jail. Helten made a show of considering the offer, commenting that the group must want Barzog pretty badly. He then observed that he got a lot of pleasure from seeing Barzog rot in jail, maybe one hundred gold worth. Darrow objected, using colorful language in his argument that one hundred was an outlandish sum, also suggesting that the group's friendship would be part of the deal. Helten pondered briefly and then said that fifty gold would be enough, along with a favor they could do him. He then asked to see the color of their gold before agreeing, so Darrow pulled out a small satchel and counted out the gold, grumbling. Helten said as soon as they did the favor for him, they had a deal. He explained that he had a problem by the name of Helga. She ran the Rusty Cutlass inn, over in the western part of the same district, and was always talking bad about Helten and the Muddy Ogre. He thought this was bad for business and asked the adventurers to shut her up, not caring how they did it. He concluded by saying that if he didn't get any reports of "that sow" badmouthing him, as of sundown the following day he would complete his end of the deal. Dermot said that this didn't seem so bad, to which Helten replied that they hadn't met her yet, asking them to return the following evening to finish their business. After the half-orc proprietor walked off again on his rounds, the group conferred amongst themselves. Darrow thought the new task would offer a good chance for a bar fight, although how exactly that would keep Helga from talking about the Muddy Ogre was not obvious. Aerikoth observed that they could instead simply offer Helten the one hundred gold he had originally asked for, but the others were keen to see what could be done with Helga first. It was only a short walk to the Rusty Cutlass, where Helga the half-orc proprietoress greeted them warmly as new customers, trumpeting her rooms as cheap, neat and clean – unlike the lice-ridden ones at the Muddy Ogre. She was a little taken aback at Darrow declining the rooms and then slightly puzzled after the others asked how her business was going. Dermot after an uncomfortable pause took the plunge, explaining that they were there to have a word with her about Helten. This prompted some yelling from Helga, who it turned out had spent ten years as Helten's wife before leaving him, alleging in the process that he'd "done things" with humans, elves and animals. Aerikoth dryly expressed his amusement with the situation, while Dermot gamely tried to argue the logical merits of leaving any hatred of Helten behind her. Helga volubly agreed that she wanted nothing more to do with that "pig-humper" ever again, which however was not exactly what Dermot was looking for. She also complained about the two hundred gold that she claimed Helten owed her. Darrow then interjected, saying maybe he could offer her something – an attraction for her inn – in return for not speaking any more of the “scoundrel”. Darrow explained that he was a fight-loving dwarf and offered to take on all comers in a pit fight with blunted weapons the following night, staking fifty of his own gold. Helga could sell ale and charge an entrance fee, with Darrow only taking a quarter of it. This proposal appealed to the businesswoman in Helga, who agreed, but only on the condition that Helten show up to the fights and promise not to say a word during them. She promised in turn to not say a word ever again about Helten. ([I]The dwarf's insistence on bar fighting as the way to resolve this situation - admittedly, his preferred solution to many different situations - for once has borne fruit. --R[/I]) Darrow said he would tell Helten about the event, as Dermot looked on with a puzzled expression. Helga then advised Darrow to spread word around town over the next day, proclaiming a two gold entry fee to the event and the chance to place wagers with the house on the match outcomes. Their business concluded for the moment, the four adventurers then beat a retreat through the Rusty Cutlass’ exit. ([I]Not having been in these types of situations myself, it is fascinating to read these examples of negotiations with various personages. The party seems to be following an unusual strategy, however, which I am not sure I could replicate if placed in their shoes. --C[/I]) [/QUOTE]
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