<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: Judge</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Very Well, Ranger Randal it is. You do not deny your acquaintance with the individual known as merchant Erstil? What kind of relationship did you have with him? When did you meet for the first time? Was there anything suspicious about him?</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Again your host provides you a wealth of information, memories of her talking to the merchant every evening at the campfire, the impression of him being an honorable yet somewhat monosyllabic man, and of course her first meeting was with the caravan she used to get here. You also get a bad feeling from her, as the man claimed to be a merchant, yet he traveled alone and with a whole oxcart oxcart, while wearing rich clothing. No guards, no tent, although she assumed he'd sleep in his cart. Whatever the case, something of this realization must have shown on your face, as the Judge continues without even hearing your answer.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from:  Judge</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You see, the man was found guilty of espionage and smuggling of dangerous items. He was executed just this morning. You being his acquaintance and not even denying this, while traveling under suspicious conditions into this realm is more than enough to put you to the sword, or sell you into slavery. Now, if you were to ... cooperate ... with us, this court might review your options. </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Standing up, the Judge claps his hands once. Without further notice, all guards except the Captain leave the room, leaving you alone with the Judge, the Captain and the three mysterious men on the sideline... and of course the scribe who now openly, shamelessly stares at your body from the safety of his desk. The Judge approaches you until he is standing right in front of you, forcing you to either look at his enormous belly or strain your neck to look him in the eyes.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from:  Judge</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You have three options now, Miss Randy. You can offer to help this court- and town with a problem regarding the slaves. A risky job, i assure you. the last few who agreed sadly turned up a few days later. raped and butchered - apparently at the same time - and unable to tell much about their murderer even under the influence of divination magic.<br/><br/>Your second option would be to appeal to this fine man </blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>the judge points at the Captain, who is smiling lecherously at you<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote from: Judge</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">to withdraw his accusation. Of course we still couldn't just let you go, seeing as you are a suspect in a espionage case, but we would have to call in an envoy from Elibiana. Surely i don't need to spell it out for you what kind of favor my friend would expect from you to drop the charges?<br/><br/>Anyway, your last option would be, to appeal to one of these fine men. They are honorable slave merchants from different regions of the realms of humans, and very interested in buying you from the court. You actually don't even need to make an effort, just remain silent and watch them bid for you if you want.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">to inspect the three mysterious buyers a little bit closer, roll perception, or empathy or both. perception will give you hints based on their appearance, while empathy will give you hints regarding their bearing.</div></div>