Chapters 1, 2, and 3

"We have maps to the surface here, but we can't give them out to strangers and we can't spare any guides at this time, what with all the trouble that comes with rebuilding a city, Dorbo says, then waits a moment to let that sink in, "If someone were to help clear up some of the issues that are putting pressure on us, then perhaps we could help..." he lets the words hang in the air and sits back to give you a moment to think.

Senni, Dorbo's wife is sitting back and watching you all with interest, while the other gnomes have gone back to business. Jimjar is talking to a couple of other gnomes off to the side, obviously excited to be speaking to his own kind again. You can tell that Stool is happy to be here, in a place with no danger, at least for a bit.

"There's too many issues to count... We got a couple that need taking care of, and I'm sure if you asked around, others would gladly accept the help of resourceful folk such as yourselves," Dorbo begins, then folds his hands together and leans forward, "First, we got an ooze problem. Nasty things are making it hard to take back what's ours, and I think that there's something to the northwest that's breedin' the things. Second, we have a wererat infestation that we need to take care of, but Senni and I can't agree on how we should go about it."

Senni takes her cue and begins speaking, "They call themselves the Goldwhiskers, and they're our people, but they've been infected by a disease. We need to come to some sort of agreement with them, so that they can rejoin our people and we can work together to make this city great again."

Dorbo takes over the conversation at this point, patting his wife's hand gently in sympathy, "I don't think they're gonna let us do any such thing, and that's where you come in. We need you to head to the west part of the city and find out if they'd be willing to work with us. Head out there, if you could, and speak to their leader. Tell them we just want to speak to them. If they're willing to work with us, then great. Otherwise we'll have to remove them by force."

"That sounds wonderful. Once you have some more information, please come back here immediately so we can get to work," Dorbo says, and you can tell you've been dismissed. Dorbo turns to look at Sarith, "If you could, drow, stay here with us. We have much to discuss, I think."

Sarith looks confused and he tenses up, but he nods slightly in agreement.

You all can suddenly hear Stool speaking into your mind and you realize that he hasn't really said much since you got here, "What should I do? I don't want to separate from you all, but I think I'd hinder you more than anything out there."

Dorbo chuckles at Soliin when he says kingo, "I'm no king, boy. But we're as good as our word, and once we have gotten things calmed down here, we will help you get back home, don't you doubt it," he listens to the halfling inquire about mages, then shakes his head, "Nah, but we do have some damn good priests who may be able to offer some advice, if you want to visit the temple."

Jimjar peers over upon hearing his name, "No, I'm going to be staying here and helping to organize your trip back to the surface," he informs you, "It's the least I could do to repay you all for bringing me back home."

Stool leans into Hunter's embrace happily, "I will stay here and wait for you. Good luck!"
"Of course, we'll make sure he is well taken care of here with us," Senni says, with a nod of agreement from Dorbo.

Moving to a new thread here: Chapter 4: Adventures in Blingdenstone