As the paladin went down the line, most of the merchants were honest about their intentions and had no Hugsbane.  Two of them, however, were lying at their claim.  It was as easy to hear as a misstruck chord upon a harp, even if others wouldn't recognize.<br/><br/>As Valeria went about the task, the captain directed one of the guards, "Happy Hog.  Free for all of them...including the bear.  They know I'm good for it."  The guard bowed and scurried off to deliver the message.<br/><br/>One of the merchants, mishearing the rogue's idle query, gave her a smile, "Oh, you should make sure you're here for the festival.  That's part of what so many of us are here for."