Gwyn has his fun with poor Elorelei, having to take great care to keep the woman from passing out in pain and/or hysterics. By the time he’s done, the only word to describe the woman, both physically and mentally, is broken. [Gwyn rolled 17+11=28 on his Intimidate check to keep her lucid and awake throughout their time together].
T’aria searches Elorelei’s house, all but the occupied bedroom. The woman apparently lives alone, although by what she has said before, she has servants that come in during the day. In a box in a closet are a man’s clothing and effects, indicating she’s probably a widow. In that box, T’aria finds two diamond wedding rings that look valuable, perhaps worth 400 gp each. Also, not valuable but slightly informative, in the woman’s purse which she dropped upon entering, T’aria finds a decorative piece of paper that says “King Torvil cordially invites you to a Palace Ball in honor of the monarch’s day of birth”, with tonight’s date, probably an indication of where she was tonight. T’aria realizes there might be more of value, and clean clothing, in the woman’s bedroom. [I assume T’aria took 20 on the Search.]
At the antique shop, Boon says “Hex? Oh yeah, you must be talking about Hectaras. Brat thinks he’s a criminal mastermind, and he’s barely out of diapers. I think he hangs out at the old Hearthgate Inn. Got a dozen or so people working for him, losers for the most part, although they might pose a problem if you take them all on at once. You know, you can probably just wait a couple weeks and the kid will find someone else to stick a knife in his gut.” Assuming Aligor wants it, Boon gives the dwarf directions to the Inn.
Looking around the shop, Aligor doesn’t find much to appeal to him; mostly old furniture, some landscape paintings, and some old musical instruments. But in the back, hanging on a wall, is a very old looking dwarven urgrosh. The design is ancient, but the blade looks very sharp and well-maintained. “Just got that in. Magical, apparently, but I haven’t figured out the enchantment yet. And I doubt you can afford it; at least not until I have another job for you.”
Alev does a quick search of the fortunate dead man’s robe, and finds only one thing of interest. A short stick with what appears to be magical engravings on it. Alev is experienced enough to know a wand when he sees one. Possibly lucky the wizard never had a chance to use it.
Heading over to the Rusty Guts, a man steps out of the entrance to the place, carrying a crowbar, and says “You guys seen any city guards around? Gots some clean up work I need ‘em to do.” He looks around and clearly notices the crumpled body of the wizard back in the street. “Looks like they’re gonna be busy tonight. You two better git outta here. Don’t worry… got too many o’ my own problems to go tattlin’ about yours.”
[BTW, I’m working under the assumption that although Sunedilar knows Aligor likes to hang at the Rusty Guts, he’s never met Rusty]
At Brie’s, before coming downstairs, the owner of the place said to Lydia “It’s good to know you’re professionals and not squeamish about getting your hands dirty. Well, more than your hands.” She chuckles and slaps Aeweth on the ass, probably expecting her to laugh too. Referring to Aeweth, “I like the innocent act, probably what got that burly fellow attracted to you. Keep it up. Now both of you hurry, get dressed, and get down there or they’re going to pick different girls.”
A few minutes later, Brie is still talking with Accalon, apparently satisfied that he isn’t going to try something with Valasia. “The voyeur rooms are separate, you can’t watch both rooms from one. And they’re really not much more than dark closets with peepholes. It’s what the clients expect, so it’s what we give them. I’ll send Valasia to watch the one you don’t; she’ll tell me what she sees." Upon hearing Accalon's request, she says "Trying to get one of my girls for free, are you? If you think you can keep it quiet, and can be comfortable in the dark, go ahead and take one. If you guys don’t find who’s responsible I’ll be taking her fee out of your hides anyway.” She gives Accalon directions to the entrances to the voyeur “closets” and says she’ll make sure the girls use the right rooms.
