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[h2][color=ed1c24][i][b]Rickard Barriden[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=ed1c24]Elf, Fighter (Eldritch Knight), Level 03[/color][/b][/i]
[color=ed1c24][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 31 / 31 [color=ed1c24][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 19[color=ed1c24] [i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=ed1c24][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] Neil and Bob's Public House
[color=ed1c24][i][b]Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=ed1c24][i][b]Bonus Action:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=ed1c24][i][b]Reaction:[/b][/i][/color] N/A 
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Rickard had noted the suspicious look the barkeep took gave him before getting a flagon of the Zinnoberrot for Kathryn and her table. He ignored the look for the time being, but made a mental note that he may want to find another place to board after tonight. Kathryn had started to take off after the man who had so loudly stated that he needed to make sprinkles. When the man had cleared the door with his other companions in tow she stopped and came back to sit at the bar. She set the ale down in front of Rickard and started to explain that she was not a local, but recently hired to help the locals. Goblins were currently an issue and she suspected that they may have a connection to the disappearances. The face that she had also introduced herself as Lady, or Ser had perked his curiosity more now. He had not initially suspected that she was a knight, or a noble. That was more so from the way she carried herself and presented the image of a sword for hire.

"[color=ed1c24]I am Ser Rickard Barriden. Brother to Lady Trisstainia Barriden of the Silver Woods. Pleased to make your acquaintance Kathryn. You may call me Rickard.[/color]" He took a sip of his wine. "[color=ed1c24]I am looking for someone yes. An old friend of mine asked me to check in on his son who owns a woodworking shop here. He would have made the trip himself but age had taken it's toll on him. I will say I had not considered the threat of goblins being a potential reason for him going missing. Though it seems that at several others have gone missing as well.[/color]" A frown crossed his face as he thought about goblins sneaking into the town to abduct people in the middle of the night. He started to wonder if his children, and grandchildren for that matter, had issues with goblins raiding the estate or the nearby small town. He would have to write his eldest daughter to make sure that she and the others were fairing well. Maybe also mention that they should ensure that both the town and the estate was well guarded.

He took a long drink of his wine while he pondered the matter. It was interrupted however by a man fainting in the doorway and the sound of men retreating and shouting. The display had caused him, and several others in the pub, to turn their attention to the doorway. A young half-elven woman had passed through the door, and kicking the man's leg out of the way so the door could close. She had then made her way to the bar directly to Kathryn and asked after others. This person did not carry herself like a soldier, nor even looking like one who was hired to go pursuing goblins. She looked like a performer who had just gotten done with a show. The elven man sat back in his chair and started to try to figure out what kind of a group he had just stumbled across. A performer may have traveled with a knight for protection on the road, but it seemed at though the pair were part of a larger group. There may be more to this performer than Rickard knew.

He drained the cup of wine and set it on the bar and eyed the mug of ale. It might not be the best thing at this time as the last time he ate was nearer to mid-day, so it remained where Kathryn had set it. "[color=ed1c24]I will tell you what I know, though I haven't been in town that long. If you are able to help me find him I'll see to it that you are compensated for your help. While I do not have much on my person I am sure I have sufficient funds available at my home to compensate you. I do not forget those who help me and will do what I can to help them in return.[/color]"