<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/2mRsgJL.jpg)</div><em>Master witcher. That's a new one.</em>Hearing the phrase made Krysia smile at first, only to frown a bit from the proceeding comment.<br/><br/>"All the same, I'll be more than happy to have a bowl of chicken stew and a mug of beer," she said as she set down 7 coins, most of them well-worn from age. "Krysia's the name."<br/><br/>She extended a friendly handshake. First impressions are rather important, and getting on the good side of the person who oversees the town's social center is an invaluable skill. After her meal was served, Krysia surveyed the atmosphere of the place. It was rather full, and spotting the blueprints it was clear that the tower reconstruction was top priority. Although some things can be discerned by perception, she decided to inquire further. He was right: a space in the common room may not be a good idea. Although more than capable of defending herself, she did not enjoy entertaining the thought of cutting the finger or other offending appendage of a man who couldn't couldn't keep his hands to himself. Or a thief recognizing the value of her longswords.<br/><br/>Nay, a private room would be a far better option, even if it meant working out something with the sergeant or foreman.<br/><br/>"So, anything new or exciting happen around here recently?" she said in between gulps of chicken stew. "The tower was in better condition last time I visited. What happened there?"<br/><br/><hr/><br/>After learning what she could and finished off the stew and beer, Krysia ventured over to the soldiers. "Good evening," she said. "I am on an errand for my father. He's a blacksmith the next town over, and I was wondering if any of you are familiar with the quality of exotic blades. I was sent to fetch something to keep away werewolves, and wanted to see if any of you could tell me if this one's up to snuff."<br/><br/>She took out one of her silver daggers, unsheathing it before the men. The whole story was a lie of course. But given that a lot of guys would love to show off their skills (real or imagined) for the benefit of a lady, she'd at least see which of the soldiers reacted or spoke first. That would indicate the sergeant among them.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Diplomacy check vs. Bartender 16 (17 if Charming applies) (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=98873)<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=98874</div><div class="spoiler_body">Bluff check vs soldiers 17 (18 if Charming applies)</div></div></div></div>