The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

Throwing your weight around again Garth? You were hired to protect Dorlich from marauders, not to prevent customers reaching my inn.

*The beautiful woman looks over Venn and Sylvie. Behind her stand two grim faced bodyguards holding crossbows.*

You may not like it Grik Garth, but Dorlich cannot just ignore the war. Half the town lies in ruins due to the last battle and if Carados learns that you have been obstructive to his men, then he will burn down the rest of this place. There is no such thing as staying neutral.

*She steps past Garth and stands in front of Sylvie. She tenderly wipes the tears from the little girl's face*

Would you send them down the road to the soldier's camp? Tis no place for a child.

*Mistress Jana looks coldly at Garth and nods to her bodyguards*

These two are now guests of the Three Bells. If you try to harm them...

* Garth sighs and stands aside. Jana pulls Sylvie past him and flashes a dazzling smile to Kalvos.*

You must ignore Grik Garth, his bark is worse than his bite. The mayor only hired him because he looks so big.

Yes... keep trouble away by all means but not customers! I am a business woman Grik Garth and Dorlich will shrivel and die if we have no business.

* She taps his nose playfully*

So next time use your brain. A lone man travelling with a little girl should be sent to me. You'll get a free ale for every customer you send my way.

*Jana turns to Kalvos and Sylvie*

Now you two need warm baths, hot stew and comfy bed. Follow me.