A Quick Buck [D&D4E, NOW PLAYING]

[underscore_b]

The young dwarf turns on his heel and leers at Phillip. "'Zatta bet? I givayaabet. Wossat, chess? Gizzago!"

As he makes to return to your table the barkeep quickly steps out from behind the bar, takes him by the arm and whisks him towards the door. "I don't think so, mate; sounds like you've got somewhere to be. And besides," he says, looking pointedly at the group, "your lot hear how you lost your coin in one of my backroom games, they might come looking for a refund. Now go on," he finishes, throwing open the front door and punting him into the street.

The barkeep turns to you, dusting his hands. "Never been one to turn down business, but believe you me: noone tangles with the Goodshields."

 

[underscore_b]

"Goodshields. And yes; they're, ah..." he lowers his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. "They're very respectable businessmen. Insurance, mostly."

Spoiler: avoulence

I'm not trying to be rude but it's very clear in the OP that you all know each other well and have been working together for some time. Please read the thread carefully and feel free to put in a placeholder if you're worried about missing the action so you can reread the previous posts and check yours makes sense. You too Kalem.

 

[Akiada]

"Ironic name," Jelani remarked, holding back a snicker. "I suppose that's why he felt he could flaunt his money while drunk - figured no one would dare rob him because of his connections," he shrugged. "Oh well, I guess he's dealt with then though..."

Briefly, the thought of robbing the dwarf - and his friends - flit through his head. It was very, very easy to justify robbing criminals. Of course, it was also very dangerous. There was no real way of telling how much resistance they could put up, what ends they might go to get revenge. Exile from one kingdom was probably enough, all things considered. No sense having to stay out of another city simply because they'd pissed off a bunch of crooks.

 

[Joshy206]

Spoiler: OOC

Sorry, but I'm not entirely sure I understand what you mean. I've written nothing to contradict my knowledge of the group nor anything that I don't think makes sense. The only thing I can possibly spot is the mining comment, but I felt it reflected his odd nature and the fact that he's not really the best listener.

 

[underscore_b]

Spoiler: OOC

Sorry, but I'm not entirely sure I understand what you mean. I've written nothing to contradict my knowledge of the group nor anything that I don't think makes sense. The only thing I can possibly spot is the mining comment, but I felt it reflected his odd nature and the fact that he's not really the best listener.

Spoiler: OOC

sorry Josh, I meant Venom.

 

[Joshy206]

Spoiler: OOC

Ah, okay. Also, I just reread it and realised I was quite rude about it. Sorry Also, thanks for the PM

"Ah, the Goodshields. Good for nothings, I'll say. Then again, I say that about all of them guys that are better than me." Kalem chuckled. "Word say that they're some crazy group of dwarven mafioso-types." His head then raised quickly, his mind getting another crazy idea. "Say, barkeep, do you know if they need any work done?"

 

[underscore_b]

The barkeep scratched his whiskers pensively. "No doubt. They do a lot of, erm, subcontracting." He leans forward and drops to a whisper. "Makes it easier if an operation goes tits-up, y'know? Anyway it's a big day for'em, what with young Angmar's wedding and all. 'Spect half the city's down at the Temple of Moradin getting ready; that's where you'll find'em."

He pauses a moment. "You boys be careful though. They honour their bargains, but they don't take kindly to poor service. You might be getting in over your head."

 

[Akiada]

"Organize a what now?" Jelani asked, casting a glance at Phillip. "Fates aren't thinks you organize. Not unless you're secretly some form of god or goddess." He thinks for a moment. "Hey, maybe we ought to head to this wedding. If it's open invite we can totally score some food and drink at the ...thing after. Party? There's some name for it."

 

[Joshy206]

"So our choices are a wedding, a fete or a job with some dwarven mobsters?" Kalem held up the hems of his suit. "Well, I guess you could say I'm dressed up for all three of 'em. Personally, I'd think the wedding's a good shot. Cake's always nice." He licked his lips. "Besides, if it's a Goodshield wedding, we could just get the job there."

 

[Akiada]

"Precisely my thoughts," Jelani said, nodding in agreement with Kalem. "Cake is delicious and so is potential employment."

 

[Venom 3135]

Spoiler: OOC

Sorry, but I'm not entirely sure I understand what you mean. I've written nothing to contradict my knowledge of the group nor anything that I don't think makes sense. The only thing I can possibly spot is the mining comment, but I felt it reflected his odd nature and the fact that he's not really the best listener.

Spoiler: OOC

sorry Josh, I meant Venom.

Spoiler: Woah woah woah...

And I have done what to contradict this knowledge? : P