HotDQ - Marpenoth 23, 1489 DR

Bartholomew rises, grateful for the rest. He walks the village as the sun rises, and helps people where he can. If something heavy needs lifting or moving he will assist, if someone is crying he will give them a hug, if something is damaged he’ll try to repair it. He asks around for the location of a temple or church, preferably dedicated to Bahamut.

Actaeon wakes up, and holds his amulet close, praying to the heavens Brother, please keep watch over me, so I may remain steadfast and rid this world of the cult once and for all.
As soon as he's finished, he heads to where the duel was, and taps into his Ranger expertise in tracking the direction his enemies fled.
Edit: He also will return to the keep after finding tracks to hopefully refill his quiver, which is running close to empty.

Kel wakes and re-prepares his daily spells. He then looks out among the others, helping pilgrims organize as he can before seeking out the war department. "Are we attacking? Or defending?" he asks bluntly.

The Governor stares down Harold for a few tense moments before responding Son, I appreciate you coming forward. But perhaps a priest would be a better ear for your confessions. Those sons of bitches murdered hundreds of my people last night. I couldn’t give two shits about the life of one then. To be honest, I can’t say what I would have done had I been in the same position. And right now I need you and your friends working for me against those cultists a lot more than I need you with chains on your wrists. Soon as you all are up and ready come find me again. I’ve got a task for you.

Bartholomew - the only Temple in the town was to Chauntea and was burned to the ground last night with dozens inside.

Actaeon- You very easily see the trail of the cultists heading to the Soitheast.

In the warm light of day, Governor Nighthill and other leaders want to know who was behind the attack on Greenest, and why the town was a target. The raiders retreated toward the southeast, and their trail is easy to spot. A small, stealthy group could follow the trail to the raiders' camp and gather information. Governor Nighthill approaches you with a proposal.

If youlocate the raiders' camp and find out some information, I can pay you 250 gp apiece. I want to know where the camp is sited, how many raiders are there, who their leaders are, what's motivating these attacks, and where they plan to strike next. If you recover valuables that were stolen from the town, I would like them returned. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives

Harold, seeing a lucrative future working for this governor, smiled and says, Understood, sir!

He smiles at Bartholomew, and he says, Where dost thou reckon we ought to search first, Sah?

Kel nods grimly at the Governors proposal. "And what might you do with this information? Surely you won't ride out after them? You couldn't protect Greenest with castle walls?"

No, you are correct, we will not be pursuing the Cultists. But I'm sure the Lord's Alliance will be interested in their activities. They are up to something and will need to be dealt with.

The Ranger chimes in, I picked up on their trail, and I reckon we head out before it goes cold.

Harold, excited that Actaeon has already started the work, says, Well, lead on, friend!

He draws his longbow and stands about 10 feet away from Actaeon, ready to go win fame and fortune!

"It is my duty to quell this evil. I will accompany the group to ensure no harm comes to them." He pauses, and turns to Harold, "But you Sah should show more respect. I do not appreciate your pettiness."

But Sah, I regahd thee in the highest, lahve!

He snickers, enjoying the mocking a bit more than he knows that he should.

Actaeon smiles at Harolds sarcasm, but that's only because Harold thinks he got off easy. He turns on his heel, and begins to head for the trail.

If there are any mundane supplies we can supply you for this trek just mention it. We have been severely hit by the raid but I’m sure I can muster something.

Kel thanks the Governor, acting, "Great, I'm glad you're thinking of the Alliance. We'll do our best to obtain military actionable information."

He declines to take him up on any mundane items, considering the refugees deprivation.

Harold gives the governor a laundry list:
- 6 days’ rations for each of us
- studded leather armors for Actaeon, myself, and maybe Kel (if he wants it)
- Bart’s preferred armor set
- greater quality swords/daggers/arrows than we currently have

Bartholomew would welcome improved armor plus replenish his javelins.