[Center][h3]Central District, Castle, 2:00 P.M.[/h3][/Center][hr]
[i][/i]The central district's Manor was a grand place indeed. Red carpets, lacquered oak seats with fluffy cushions around a large table decorated with gold candles, and the golden ribbons lining the walls were just a few of the luxurious decorations around the room. Atop a small, room wide, 3-step staircase, stood an [url=https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/intermediary/f/bfedbdb8-325f-4e74-adcc-0f92b0f49cb1/daxb81l-19e8ab8b-5394-4702-bba6-16ff75938e3b.jpg/v1/fill/w_681,h_1173,q_70,strp/a_romanticized_portrait_of_old_man_daud_by_atypicalgamergirl_daxb81l-pre.jpg]Elderly scarred Man[/url], the King and Prince's advisor, Roman. Roman looked down at the adventurers with a scowl on his face. He let out a deep sigh.

[i]"This... isn't going to go well, is it?[/i] Straightening himself, he looked over the group.

He recognized Irvine almost immediately. Roman was usually untrusting of people, but Irvine even more so. That man made his skin crawl. But one thing Roman couldn't deny was his skill. He's brought back people from the brink of death, and is a rival to the Healers guild. Not a bad choice.

Next was a man in armor. He looked Grizzled, much like himself. Perhaps if he was a warrior instead of a chancellor, he'd look something like him. He was likely an experienced warrior, and could provide some sort of leader role for the group.

Lastly was a woman in a blue jacket. She seemed almost... lithe, but at the same time she seemed somewhat sturdy. Judging by the lack of visible weapons and armor, this woman was either some sort of Magic User, or some sort of stealthy type. Either could be useful for this party composition. 

Just as He was about to begin speaking, a Half-Elf man in q light blue vest walked out of a heavy oak door to the west of the party. He clutched a leather-bound tome in one hand, and a [url=https://media-waterdeep.cursecdn.com/avatars/thumbnails/7/120/1000/1000/636284708068284913.jpeg]leather bag with a face[/url] slung over his shoulder. He swiftly made his way to Roman and stood next to him, and crossed his arms.

Roman looked over to the man in blue. [i]"Ah, Alexander, you made it just in time. These are the, ahem, 'adventurers' that were chosen. You'll be assisting them I presume?"[/i]
[color=00aeef][i]"Yes, Roman. I will be with them. I've already discussed things with Prince Orro. Now, I believe you were about to adress the group?"[/i][/color]

[i]"Yes, Yes."[/i] Roman turned back to the group and spoke. [i]"Your task, as you likely already know, is to investigate the disappearances in the Saltaire District. Over the past few days people have been disappearing en masse. We've already sent in a few guards, and a few experts that we've hired from around the the country. Now, as of yesterday, it has been a week since we've seen or heard anything from either group. Your first task is to find any trace of either group. Whether that's notes, corpses, or obvious signs of life. Just recently we've sent in a volunteer named Brax Goldthumb. He's a dwarf in red. He'll be hard to miss. You will be rewarded in gold for anything significant you can find."[/i]

Roman let out another sigh. [i]"You have 24 hours to prepare. Does anyone have any [b]important[/b] questions? You may ask either one of us."[/i] he points back and forth between himself and Alexander, the man in blue.