Out of Character: there hasn't been much talking here since last year but I was told to come here and talk with Durgan which from the looks of it, its Icon's character. So how does it work, we talk here about what?
Out of Character: anything, really.
Durgan goes to the owner and asks for a room and the finest beer. He does not pay heed to the other patrons at first.
Zork notices a person that might be experienced at adventuring (Durgan) and goes over to him.
"Sir, I'm new here and you seem like someone familiar with these parts. I'm Zork and my trade is with a sword, may I join you for some talk?"
Durgan waves Sessativa to take the key and go to the room. He turns to the new man, "Sorry but I am also new in town; this is my second visit. Please, sit." He points to a table and sits.
"Are you a sword for hire? I was looking for a small crew to help me with a task located about a week's travel away."
Zork becomes excited, "What are the chances eh? I'm also looking for someone to accompany me. And you are right, I am a sword for hire. What is the task you have?"
Durgan replies "I need a small group of guards and clerics to accompany me to an ancient temple, built like a pyramid. I've been there once and I know what to expect. But there are many things there to be recovered, hence I must keep the location secret.
"Are you able to set out tomorrow? And are you willing to face certain danger?"
Zork thinks what are the chances! "I was just at the clerk's office and she said that a party had already gone out on this task but haven't been seen, could that be you? Sure, I'm ready, "Danger" Is my middle name!"
"It could be," Durgan replies. "We left about two weeks ago. I can't remember exactly when.
"If you're willing, you'd better rest up. I'll meet you on Temple Road tomorrow afternoon. I can tell you more details then. Does two gold a day sound like a fair price? Paid on return to here of course."