By the time you straighten from bending over to fiddle with your backpack, Sarryn is still standing by the door, but his back is turned to you and his entire manner tells you that he's extremely embarrassed by the display you gave, even if he has no reason to suspect you did it on purpose – Sarryn strikes you as the bashful type, probably conservatively raised as a farmboy and obviously intimidated by an exotic beauty such as yourself.  By the time he's closed the door, you can hear him stumbling down the stairs.<br/><br/><div class="floatright">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/6a/21/af/6a21af32a17878f019a4f3228520d5ea.jpg)</div>The sun has had time to dip noticeably in the sky by the time you hear a few knocks on your door and the sound of Theos' voice outside.  By the time he's confirmed that you're inside, he casually barges in: "All right, my silver-haired beau–"  Whatever else Theos might have had to say is broken as he stops in the middle of his theatrics to look at your room as though in stunned stupidity.<br/><br/>"Now how is<em>this</em>fair?" he starts, throwing his arms open.  "How come I'm crammed into a little closet of a room whilst you get something like this?  I think Ameiko and I need to have a little talk."  He sighs and shakes his head.<br/><br/>"Anyway, I was about to tell you to come down – we're about to talk a little bit about your task here and there some folk you have to meet before you can get to it," says Theos as he jerks his head at you to follow.<br/><br/>The Rusty Dragon has filled out as the evening approaches; where most of the tables were occupied when you first came in, now it's hard to walk around the place without having to brush against someone.  Ameiko is still in her usual place behind the bar, but is now rather busy serving drinks or directing the servers.  Theos directs you to a table where two others are sitting, a man and woman, both human and perhaps in their early or mid-thirties.<br/><br/>"Allow me to present Hoskar Mannen, the big fellow on the left, and Lyra Stathis – both senior members of the Pathfinder society."  Thereafter, Theos introduces you and then there are some small pleasantries as introductions are made, small adventures exchanged – with Theos being loud and theatric whilst Hoskar and Lyra are a bit more modest, but more believable.  Bread, cheese, and wine are brought whilst general discussions take place, and about half an hour later, you generally have the following in mind:<br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Theos is under scrutiny as much as you are – this will be his first time as a mentor.  His main role is to back you up and offer advice on being a Pathfinder, but otherwise most of what you do will be up to you.</li><li>The task expected of you is to examine the region and retrieve any kind of lost knowledge that relates to ancient Thassilon – books, tablets, scrolls and the like – basically anything with the written word rather than trinkets.  As a Pathfinder, you are expected to take detailed notes on your journey.</li><li>Most part of your expedition is sponsored by Sheila Heidmarch, the Venture-Captain in charge of expeditions in Varisia.</li><li>Hoskar himself is recent to the region, and is here to help Lyra with her researches.  It's obvious even from casual conversation that he doesn't think much of the region, but is loyal enough in his friendship with Lyra, whom he has known for many years, to stay and help.</li><li>Lyra has travelled most places along the Inner Sea region, but her interests are here in Varisia where she was born.  She is here in Sandpoint primarily to see what she can find out about the Runelords of Greed and Wrath.</li></ul><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">GM NOTES</div><div class="spoiler_body">Feel free to ask any questions you'd like.  Desire can spend time conversing with the two Pathfinders and improve their perception of her with a Diplomacy check is so desired.  Hoskar and Lyra are happy enough to talk the ear of anyone who wants to listen – Hoskar about his time exploring the ruins of Osirion, whilst Lyra focuses on ancient Thasillon and a little bit about ancient Azlant as well.<br/><br/>Theos himself offers few insights, and seems more interested in drinking and having a good time, especially when near sundown, Ameiko picks up her shamisen and plays for the crowd, something she does every so often, enough to make her something of a local celebrity.  At some point, the storm that you saw on the coast hits Sandpoint some time during the night.<br/><br/>Desire can explore the town if she likes, or call it a night.  If she calls it a night immediately, Theos will bug her non-too-subtly that they should 'celebrate' great things to come.  If you explore the town first, when you return, Theos will have already retired to his room to sleep.<br/><br/>If there's anything else, feel free to bring it up.</div></div>