Mark
*It was clear to Arnvald upon this first interaction that this dwarf was in fact his contact. As the dwarf was practically falling apart in front of him, Arnvald would recognize the toll that this loss actually had on the dwarf, and the interior of his hut only strengthened that. Placing the paper back in his pouch, he would give the dwarf a respectful nod.*

"Correct. Would it be alright if I came in?" 
*Whether or not the Ranger was invited in, he would quickly follow up with his first question.* "Your apprentice, how long ago has it been since you've seen him."
Charles
"Ah, yes! Of course. I apologize for the mess." Stepping back, Otto allowed the elven man to come into his home before sighing a bit at Arnvald's question. "Its been nearly a week's time. As I'm sure you've noticed, Broughton is right on the edge of the border to Dasvaz." If Arnvald knew anything of Dasvaz, he'd know the place was filled with war-loving orcs and dragonborn, especially dangerous for outsiders with no knowledge of the nation. "I sent him out to the cove, but I haven't seen him since. I went looking for him but after two days of searching I knew I needed some sort of help, someone who had experience with this type of situation." Otto sighed, his expression filled with worry. "My theory, if it at all matters, is perhaps a band of cutthroats or mercenaries grabbed him and hauled him to Dasvaz. Slavery is outlawed in Alynthi but.. Not there."
Mark
*As Arnvald entered the hut he would take another look at the mess this dwarf had created. It only affirmed his suspicions before about the apprentice's importance. Looking ahead, he knew Dasvaz was not a place to be causing trouble. From what he's heard and seen the land is on the smaller size, the but the nation is well defended. Crimes committed against their people typically result in them becoming enslaved and forced to work. If he had to travel to Dasvaz, he would need to be careful and precise about his movements. After listening to tbhe Dwarf, more questions would continue to flood his mind.*

"If you don't mind I'm going to rattle a few questions off at you. To start, what was your apprentice sent off to retrieve? As well, if I could get a description of them that would be helpful. Finally, what do you know about the slave traders near the border. Any locations they occupy or territory they lay claim to?"