Arc is able to hear that those above are watching the plaza in front of the Pit and seem to be taking bets on who will win and who will die and who will be left in the Pit itself.
When Skeeve climbs the ladder he finds the door going up is blocked but apparently his efforts were notices as the "weight" moves off the door and it is yanked open. You find yourselves facing several tough looking individuals all gripping weapons, with a couple pointed your way, that glare at you but seem to relax a bit upon seeing your faces.

Gnoll
Anyone else follow you? one of them asks while others glare at the goblin you noticed disappear last behind the bar.

Goblin Rogue
What? They're not with the patrol and didn't start the fight he whines under their threatening stares
After a few exchanged words and assurances they let you out of the tunnel and send you on your way with threats if you reveal anything about its existence. You move back to the plaza and mingle with the crowds there. You have another day till the auction.
OOC:
if you guys are ready we can ff to the main event. Or you do some exploring of other buildings before then. You hand checked it the plaza and West bars and South where the lizard men were holed up. Haven't done any corners it east or north