Chapter 1: The Body

A tall and thin human woman with striking features approaches you. Her blond hair is cut shoulder-length, and her graceful movements nearly mesmerize you. She’s dressed in an expensive-looking silk blouse and loose fighting cotton slacks; you see no sign of armor. She bears a pair of short swords on her hips. As she gets closer, she looks you over before saying softly, "We need to talk, in private."

She shakes her head. "Not here. Follow me." She leads you through the ward to a bar called The Fickle Bog. She nods to the bartender and, without stopping, leads you to a back room. "We’re safe talking business here. After our chat, feel free to have a drink at the bar. The first round is on me." She smiles wryly before continuing. "But let’s get right to business. Much like you, we want the murder of that army officer resolved. We’re aware that that mutilated beast of a half-orc is spreading misinformation, and we want to quell that. He told you a Dragon Claw murdered the officer. Well, that’s technically true - at least, it was true. Be assured, he is no longer a Dragon Claw; in fact, we’d be... very appreciative if you would handle him for us. We do not look highly upon renegades who give our group a bad name. I am here to assure your safe passage through the sewers. You have my word that none of the current Dragon Claws will assault you. And, of course, if you handle this little bit of business, we would be indebted to you."

The woman smiles at Lunori. "Your wit and charm are not lost on me, but business calls. Access to the sewers is technically trespassing under city law, but that doesn't stop people from coming or going as they please. I will take you to an entrance not far from where the renegades are camped."

"As I said, we do not look highly upon renegades who give our group a bad name. This action is the reason for their separation, yes. As to why they targeted him, I have no idea. I do know that it was not under our authorization. Perhaps if you question them, they may share their reasoning."