"You mean like that guy?" He uses his chin to point towards the guy that came in with the women earlier. "Alright, so I'm listening..."
"Yes like him to have beautiful women at your beck and call. We need to gather some items to better prepare ourselves. If you are interested in assisting us I would want to know what you are capable so we can gauge if we need another to join us."
"I have most of what I need but if you say we're going in a cave then I will need a couple of rations to ensure good health. Maybe you can buy a bird and cage just in case... You know for our safety in there."
"We have been in the cave and know it is occupied so I am not worried about air quality. That is why we are here to get some supplies such as oil and torches to help with things that may need a bit of fire to assist us in over coming them."
"Fair enough. I have some torches but if you can afford a bullseye lantern and some oil that will be good. I want to see what I'm dealing with when I get there. By the way, what sort of cave is this and who is in there?" Thane places emphasis on the "Who...".
Oberon has seen Rethal's apparent success with the stranger and decides the best thing he can do is leave his clever tounged friend to hash things out. In the meantime he gets up to go see if the shop is open so he can get oil and skins to put it in for slinging / throwing.
As Oberon stands to leave another person enters the tavern. This one is a human wearing traveling clothes, looking like he too just arrived with the latest caravan.
He takes a moment to look around and then heads to the bar as well.
He continues, "I've also been quietly observing that certain entities often come in and out here with occasional glances at you. Do they know you or out for you?"