Ferezanthe raised an eyebrow at the manner the Merchant merely brushed her questions aside.
So much for transparency. 
It mattered little in the end, they would probably all take the job, one person for certain, as she observed the old man. 
The elderly man was eager, perhaps even desperate.
Though Fay wasn't one to judge on someone's appearance or age considering her own dealings with the Monstrous Regiment, it did make her wonder why a man of his age would be driven to such an uncertain path as theirs. 
The adventuring life was hardly ever a guarantee for payment, Fay had heard of many adventuring parties getting in over their heads or becoming 'lost'.
Still, whilst she had her own past and need for the thrill, she could not help but feel that this job meant far more to him than it meant to her.
Her eyes quickly scanned his clothing.
They had seen better days...
Still she shouldn't pry and poke her nose in these affairs without invite, perhaps his reasons would come up later. 
Eyeing the rest of the group she had to admit, they could certainly be counted as an eclectic bunch. 
No doubt with interesting stories of their own. 
The Human introduced himself as Akio and easily tossed the bag of coin over to the half orc that had joined them. Fay wasn't going to object in any case, Clerics were a useful bunch.
"Well if all of you are coming then I'd best get us another round so we may get to introduce ourselves. I'm assuming you all won't object to ale?" She asked before heading back to the bar to get 4 more.

As she returned she caught the words of the elderly man.
"So that's why you're risking your hide... Nice to meet you Edgar." She said as she shoved the mug of ale across the table over to him.
She eyed the cleric for a moment. 
"Barkeep informed me you were drinking wine, so got you a goblet of wine 'Mister fanciful'." She joked with a wink.
"All kidding aside I for one am glad for your help. Having a divine to back you up does soothe the nerves a little." She said with a smile before shoving the other mug to the younger human 'Akio' and said.
"The name's Ferezanthe, but since that's a bit of a mouthful you all can call me Fay. Spellsword is my trade...that's what they called a Sorcerer Sellsword anyway, back in the days I was with the Monstrous Regiment." She said raising her mug in a sort of toast. 
"Nice to be working with you boys." She said before taking a swig from her mug.