"Now, usually I'd just ask a few more questions - the most important one would of course be what would it be in it for us to aid you?" The tall elf tilted his head slightly to the left and fixed a haughty smirk on his face. "Though heroism is it's own reward I'd rather have money to send back to my family, maybe some rations and perhaps even a magical trinket or two." Tarquin let out a little laugh and shook his head. "Now, now, I merely jest. Comes with the profession you see. Now, perhaps we could have something to eat then and discuss this problem of yours in greater detail." Despite the little laugh there was no amusement in his voice, not even a little hint.