I'm pleased you were able to convince my husband to get rid of a few things. Though it could always be more.

Typical. Respectfully, %PCName, my husband would have no use for you if he stopped buying all this junk. Please, go talk to him for me. It might take some convincing, but I know he can part with that silly spyglass or his book on bargaining. Do you have any idea how much it cost? 200 gold! And not a page turned. I was beyond furious.

You've been expelled. I cannot discuss business with you unless you make amends.

Nothing else can be done now.

The deal has been finalized, thanks to you.

What? You've killed Rothis? Now, how can I do business when my partner is dead? Get out of my sight, %PCName... until I find another opportunity for a worthwhile investment.

Rothis agreed to the partnership? Splendid work. Now to get a ship down to Almas Thirr... Can you come up with another 1000 gold? Ha! I jest. Here's the reward for your troubles. Aure says I need to put my old life behind me, so take this crossbow. It has seen better days, but you'll shoot truer than ever. I can guarantee that. Or just sell the old thing. It's up to you.

I like you, %PCname. Can I confide in you? My dear wife is not happy with me. Aure says I spend -- Aure feels the house is too "full". It's a chore to dust and keep tidy, she says. When this deal goes through, I'll hire a servant or two and maybe build an addition. Anyway, here are a few items I'm willing to part with. Keep them if you like, but their combined value should help you get ahead with your task.

I like you, %PCname. Can I confide in you? My dear wife is not happy with me. Aure says I spend -- Aure feels the house is too "full". It's a chore to dust and keep tidy, she says. When this deal goes through, I'll hire a servant or two and maybe build an addition. Anyway, here are a few items I'm willing to part with. Keep them if you like, but their combined value should help you get ahead with your task.

Acquire the money and bring it to Rothis. Or is there something else you need?

We'll get the money from my competitors -- the punavit brewers in the village of Vhul. Delasi Llothin is the head brewer and rumor has it there's a sizable stash in his house. Is it stealing? Sure. But that's House Indoril territory. Let's call it "healthy competition". If you've any reservations about this method, perhaps you'll try the charitable route. However you obtain the funds, get them to Rothis Thalur and return to me for your reward. Move quickly now.

There's an establishment in Almas Thirr called the Pious Pirate. It's a seedy, distasteful little tavern with an unpleasant clientele -- not the place to serve my product. However, great wine must be enjoyed by all. The publican of the Pious Pirate, Rothis Thalur, demands 1000 gold before he'll sign off on the partnership. It's unusual that I wouldn't have these funds readily available, but as any businessperson knows, you've got to spend gold to make gold. I have a plan, and I want you to assist me.

Tell old Salvani that I'm open to partnership.

It's not me who's in a hurry here. I'll take Salvani's gold whenever.

Excellent. Now go tell Salvani to get down here so we can shake on it.

Old Bol Salvani couldn't come down here himself? Doesn't matter, so long as you've got the gold. Give it here then.

You're looking a little light. Old Salvani sent you all the way down here empty handed? Come back when you've got the funds. I'm in no rush.