Deeper Underdark

"Great!" says the other goblin. "It costs 5 GP per creature to be allowed in. It costs 10 GP per creature to get a guide for the journey." The other goblin leans in and whispers, "I recommend the guide. It is very easy to get lost in here ..."

If Ealdwig takes a glance at Yoci to see her reaction, she shrugs her shoulders. She can see they need to pass through, but is not familiar with this group of goblins.

Stee looks down a Grin and whispers Seems a little steep to me.

Arms folded Brewner asks "Does your guide know how to get to the dwarven city by a safe route?"

The first goblin shows an evil smile and says, "Which dwarven city?"

The second goblin smirks, but appears to be more serious about the question and says, "No, no, no. The guide is just to get through our area. As a bonus, we'll point you in the right direction after you get through our area, but the guide isn't going to leave our area."

"Greetings! Oliver's the name. Otter at your service."

"Would you care for a quick snack break? We could further discuss this deal, and besides, we had just set an improvised table to stop for some minutes. If you doubt the quality of any food, you can have the Duende taste it first, no questions asked."

In response to Stee: Isn’t Yoci our guide?

That is what I thought. We follow her pull onward.

Speaking quietly in a hushed whisper to Grin and Stee, not wanting the goblin's to overhear Yoci is unfamiliar with the area. I assume her amulet can get us there, maybe but maybe not the safest or best way. Shrugging his shoulders, it might lead us to a dead end, who knows, think it'll lead around corners or just a straight line?

One of the goblins say, "Really? We are on duty here!" The dissonance over that statement and what they were just doing is obviously being ignored.

"So, do you want a guide or not? Come on up to the gate and we can assess the fees and get you on your way."

Ealdwig mumbles, 10 gold pieces?! Each? Do they think we're made of coin?

Addressing the goblins, um excuse me,[b] Ealdwig holds up a small index finger [b]I don't want to upset the apple cart or anything but 10gp each seems to be a pretty steep price. Do we each get our own guide? Looking around at the group, if not and there is only one guide I'm think 10 gold total should be a good price. 10 gold pieces for an few minutes work sounds like a good deal to me. Pointing at himself, I wish I made that much.

Stee looking on agrees I agree with my friend here. 10gps each is ridiculous. We are willing to pay but not that much.

"10 gb sounds fair to me as well, we are explorers and you probably going to see us with frequency, if you choose to stick to the original price we must find others alternatives and no business to you" A smirk appears in Brewner face "We can also bring business to you, other explorers and underground residents, if you do a good job guiding us of course"

Grin is struggling with his new responsibilities as a goat-dad. He did not expect Havoc to be this difficult to take care of.

There has to be a deal we can strike.