The dwarf snagged the coins in an instant, and they promptly disappeared.  He regarded Ildefonse with slightly less malice.  "Human over there was lookin' for help with 'is town, if'n ya can't hear 'im from here.  Some folks like t'put up papers about jobs outside, too.  Don't read, so I dunno what they're about."<br/><br/>----<br/><br/>The older man straightened.  "If you believe the two of you are capable enough to handle the beasts alone, I suppose I can show you the way as soon as you're both ready..."  He glanced again around the tavern, before looking to Ania.