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[@Mae] - Theldrik
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Bartholomew raised an eyebrow as Theldrik declared that he would be paying them 1000 gold pieces to do something as simple as test out a barrel of wands. Now Bartholomew wasn't the most intelligent man in Swampmuck and he knew it, but he had enough wisdom enough to know that you don't pay people 1000 gold pieces to do something you could do yourself for free unless you had a really good reason. "1000 gold pieces" Bartholomew said "That's certainly a large amount, Theldrik. Especially for so simple a job that you could get done for free if you did it yourself. Is there any particular reason why you're paying so much for this, friend? I believe you when you say this task is not dangerous, but I'm wondering if there's anything else we aught to know about what you're willing to part with such a vast sum to have other people do". As Bartholomew spoke, his face remained friendly where other faces would have turned suspicious and his voice remained jovial where other voices would have turned wary. Bartholomew wasn't suspicious of Theldrik's offer. He was perplexed by the fact that the dwarf was seemingly overpaying for a service by an alarming degree.