>>5235508“Salaf is from a city to the far south, but still in Imperial Territory. He was focused on espionage, evasion, various spy skills. He had a long career as the spymaster for the city lord there. I think at a minimum we need to approach him. His skills are vital for what we need. He's the most personable of them, just a professional. Still plenty expensive, though.”
A look of disgust crosses her face. “Then there's Mother Rena. She used to be a Priestess, but they exiled her because she twisted the healing arts. Poison, assassination, and what I know of healing. It's all her. She puts on matronly airs, but she's unspeakable cruel.” You fail to hide your worry. “Will, she couldn't touch me or face an angry Emperor. The other girls she took off the street weren't so lucky. I hope the one's who disappeared had the good sense to just run away. She will fleece you as well. I would avoid even mentioning the old bitch if I didn't think she was the best.”
“Last one is Brassus. Used to be a pit fighter in some Lady forsaken tribal village out west. Best knifeman you'll ever meet and a truly devious fighter. You want our people to win a street fight he can get them there.” She looks almost sad. “But he's broken. Whatever they did to him out there turned him half feral. I don't even know if he'll be of any help. And he only ever asks for payment in increments of his old fight purses. I don't think he can count otherwise.”
The choices take form in your head. It does sound like Salaf is the most vital, but if you are willing to deplete your funds further you can approach the other two to give your agents a more diversified skill set. You won't be producing more on the level of Alys, but maybe you'll be more prepared over all.
Choose any or all
>Contact Salaf> Contact Mother Rena> Contact Brassus 