The "Master" of the big guy, who's had all of his meetings in the inn, in an unwarded room the first two times, it was implied that he/she had an interest in the inn and Jason has made the assumption that the "master" is at least a silent partner, if not a covered up owner of the inn. Why else have 3 meetings in it when two previous parties went afoul of the bad guys. It's an unneccessary risk if he really wants the big treasure item.<br/><br/>Regardless, a little gold and the innkeeper would probably hold the tails quietly for a day or two; after that it won't matter what they tell a passing guard patrol, if they tell them anything at all.