The boy will be missed, there's no doubt about it.

Ah. I see. Come back if you change your mind.

Tell the boy... tell him the captain wants him quick, so there's no time for goodbyes. Remember, captain needs him immediately.

The boy in back, Telrav... he's a talented kid. More talent than the ol' Mudcrab deserves. He's got dreams, though. Got his ear to the door anytime sailors come through. Loves the tales they tell. Eh, but he'd never ask me to let him go. Tell you what, %PCName. 100 gold and he's yours. Kid's worth a lot more than that. Know that I'm only taking your money so I can get by for a few days.

A cook, huh? There's only one I know of. The best cook in all of Hlerynhul. And I ain't lettin' the boy go.

I'm still settling in. Isn't this exciting? Captain Lannus says we'll set sail for Blacklight any day now.

I'm bitter, yes. But the captain won't have any quarreling below deck. Telrav's all right, I suppose.

I didn't mind Vantus's cooking. He kept us fed. At times that's all that matters. But after eating that nervous one's little snack, I'm not feeling so down anymore.

This truly is a dream come true!

I don't know what to say... I'm to report at once? But Khazor, the Mudcrab -- No, I can do this. It's what I've wanted my whole life. Thank you, %PCName.

The Age of Peace needs a cook? What a beautiful ship she is! Tell her captain I--I... No, I couldn't. Khazor needs me here. This is where I belong.

Telrav's an anxious one. I had him throw together a quick meal for me and the crew. That seemed to settle his nerves. I'm thrilled to have him aboard, nevertheless. He's a fine cook. Nice work, %PCName.

Anyone can dice an onion, peel a potato, chop the head off a slaughterfish and toss it in a stew. No, let's do this right, %PCName. Search the town and give me Hlerynhul's best. When found, tell them to come aboard.

Vantus was a lousy cook, but a good man. We need loyalty and heart on the sea, not a fancy dish.

Still not happy about losing Vantus. But, if we're bringing on a new cook, get us a good one, will ya?

Best slaughterfish stew on the Kanit? This is the place to be. That boy Khazor has in the kitchen knows what he's doing.

We have dinner at home. But I've been meaning to find out what that delightful smell is coming from the Musty Mudcrab.

The Musty Mudcrab is where we all go for a drink and a hot meal. I've been all over the province, and Khazor gro-Bash has the best seared slaughterfish on either side of the Kanit.

If you want the truth, I'll eat whatever that Khazor gro-Bash throws on my plate. You didn't hear this from me, but I don't think he's doing the cooking.

Not many places cookin' up hot meals around here. You might try a tavern or the cornerclub. The Hleryn Estate is said to house many servants. Otherwise you might try a local residence. There are some farms to the south as well.