4 On to Phandalin

Thank you kindly, good sir, and may The Lady Who Smiles always gaze fondly upon you and your establishment. With that, Alex runs after Tatiana and Raven. With what has transpired, Alex subconciously considers the enchantress as the de facto leader of their little group of misfits and mischief-makers.

Catching up to them, he says somewhat breathlessly M'lady, yon master storekeep informed me that the place to restock on armaments is none other than the Lionshield Coster—the very group whose items we found in the back of the goblin cave! Perhaps we will even receive a reward for the information! Regardless, I need to go anyway having expended some of my arrows on the various beasts we encountered, but if we go as a group, I believe that would lend credence to our claim and perhaps move the costermembers to be more…thankful. As he says this last, the ambitious Alex mimes the weighing of coins in his hand as he looks plaintively at the austere wizard.

Pip, Crep. You helped me. Hope we be partners - future. I hope I helped you with your mission. If you need me no more I go see to Town Master. Could ask him about your red bandanas man.

Tatiana appears to absorb every word of Alexander's suggestion, though she does not break her deliberate stride towards the shrine. "It seems the supply chain to Phandalin could do with improvements," she says in response, though more to herself than anyone else. "Perhaps there is an opportunity for... something."

Shaking her head clear of any thoughts of the distant future, Tatiana says, "We can visit the coster after we see to Master Rockseeker's health."

Raven lagged behind the other too, with Alex hustling past him to catch up with Tatiana. He overhears the comment about the boxes that were found in the goblin cave. "Seems the goblins have been very active with raiding caravans. Not sure we want to go back there."

Raven is happy to trail behind the other two more noble looking members of the group.

Of course, of course, Lady Grifstone. Life and limb before wealth and happiness, he says with a bit of a strained smile. Throwing a wave towards young Raven, he slows down a bit until Raven catches up. Throwing his arm around the youth, he says Come lad, the cities are indeed much different and busier than the woods and the farms, but they have their own delights. For example, have you ever seen a juggling act? Alex goes on to describe various entertainments one can find in inns and taverns such as magic shows, acrobatics, theatrics, song, and musical renditions.

The farmer glanced at the arm Alex has draped across his shoulders, but does not pull away. He considers the question probably to seriously, "I've been to the city a couple times with my father when he goes to sell the harvest, but I've not seen a true juggler - although there's one guy in the village who can juggle five apples pretty well. Does that count?"

Raven listened to Alex go on about all of the various entertainments, nodding along whether he understood most of the words or not.

Oh you poor lad. Never seen a juggler? Well, you are in luck today, my friend. Once we get back to the inn and sit down to a meal, I will give you a display—completely free of charge!

Boys are capable at gathering info. It worries me they are collecting info on our party, but... we are strangers to locals, that would be fair to want know some.
Trakomak leaves tavern trying to be positive.He is wandering around the town trying to find Town's Master house.

Trakomak you head out of the inn and find the townmasters hall easily enough. It's situated on the east side of the town green. The townmaster's hall is a two story building with sturdy stone walls, a pitched wooden roof, and a bell tower at the back. The job board next to the front door features a sparse number of notices, all written in Common and in the same hand.

Trakomak glance at the job board. humans! Why they need to write when can't talk half orc has learned to read some common, but reading stresses him.

Trakomak goes straight to the building and knocks at the doors loudly, waiting for answer.

Trakomak, an extended period passes before a high male voice calls through the door. "Are you a dragon? If so just know that there are no riches in here."

Me?! I've been called many things, but dragon. Half orc is shocked at first, but then regain confidence
I'm half-orc, name Trakomak. I can come tomorrow if it's not best moment for you today to discuss town business, but all I want is to settle in your town. Would there be any unoccupied house or location I can make my home?

"Oh," the voice comes back through the door, "I suppose today is fine, but I will not be going outside with the dragon about. I will open the door and you may come in if you are fast and don’t let any dragons in." The door snaps open, whoever opened it is hiding behind it so you cannot see them, "Hurry before a dragon comes."

As Trakomak disappears into the Townmasters Hall. The rest of the party reaches the end of the street from Barthen’s and come to the Town Green. The shrine is easy to see from where the road opens up to the grassy field. There are still children playing here.

With the knowledge that Redbrand thugs roam the streets, Tatiana keeps an eye on her surroundings as she takes her direct and confident path towards the shrine.

Raven smiled at Alex suggestion, "Truly I lead a sheltered life." he said seriously.

Decklan makes a beeline for the shrine, intent on finding some answers.

Raven sees Trakomak across the green, no one else does.

Decklan and Tatiana intent on your paths arrive at the shine at about the same time. No one is there a the moment other than the two on you, Alex and Raven close behind. The shrine made of stones taken from the nearby ruins. Carved into the shrine is some sort of coin, as Decklan noticed earlier.

Decklan will inspect the carved coin, to see if he can interpret its meaning.