They'll say that, if he's looking for missing goods, this is one of the better places to start looking. They seem to be quite friendly offering to buy him a round, though they seem a bit disappointed he's not looking for more long-term work. They'll also mention that there's a trading post, of sorts, set up, where people can trade the various goods they've collected; if he knows what his employer's looking for, they might be able to point him in the right direction.