Protection From Whom?

Collect the protection money from the vendors in House Caberton's district. The bartender, the banker, and Tully are all off-limits though. Report to Barri Gesset when done. - Protection Donations (0/3) - Protection Donation Envelope (0/3)

This quest can only be done at the day time. At night they are hanging out at the bar telling you to see them in the daytime. If daytime arrives and they are not there. Just be patient; they will arrive. What I did was relogged waited outside and they were there.'

Barri Gesset
"So I hear you'd like to do a little work for House Caberton," Barri says. "I think I've got something small for you to do, to earn our trust." Barri smiles. "This district can be a dangerous place, especially for shops and their merchants. Our people understand this and do their part by donating money to the cause of protection. I need you to collect some of that protection money. Find anyone of the active merchants here, excepting the bartender and banker, and get that money."

Barri Gesset
Quest Offering "So I hear you'd like to do a little work for House Caberton," Barri says. "I think I've got something small for you to do, to earn our trust." Barri smiles. "This district can be a dangerous place, especially for shops and their merchants. Our people understand this and do their part by donating money to the cause of protection. I need you to collect some of that protection money. Find anyone of the active merchants here, excepting the bartender and banker, and get that money." Shelley Grayden "Shelley Grayden", you say, "How have things been for business?" "They've been fine," she says. "Why do you ask?" "That's good," you say. "I'm here on behalf of the Citizen's Protection Association." "Oh," she says, scowling. "Is it that time again?" "Only if you think so," you say. "We work on a system of donations from the successful merchants of the area." "I'm aware of how you work," she says. "I've been dealing with your kind of slime for a while now." "There's no need to be nasty," you say. "If you do not feel like donating at this time, that is okay." "Really?" she asks, suspiciously. "That's correct," you say. "But without the proper capital, we cannot make any assurance that your business won't come to harm from Vermach agents or other miscreants." "It's always the same," she says. "Pay and I may be safe. Don't pay and you can't make any guarantees." "Sadly, this is a dangerous world. Assurances and guarantees are hard to come by." "Just take it," she says. "And make sure you keep the so-called Vermach agents away." "Thank you, Shelley Grayden," you say. "We appreciate your continued investment." You may now move items rewarded to you by parley into your inventory. You have looted Protection Donation Envelope . Penney Shaney "Penney Shaney," you say, "How have things been for business?" "They've been fine," she says. "Why do you ask?" "That's good," you say. "I'm here on behalf of the Citizen's Protection Association." "Oh," she says, scowling. "Is it that time again?" "Only if you think so," you say. "We work on a system of donations from the successful merchants of the area." "I'm aware of how you work," she says. "I've been dealing with your kind of slime for a while now." "There's no need to be nasty," you say. "If you do not feel like donating at this time, that is okay." "Relly?" she asks, suspiciously. "That's correct," you say. "But without the proper capital, we cannot make any assurance that your business won't come to harm from Vermach agents or other miscreants." "It's always the same," she says. "Pay and I may be safe. Don't pay and you can't make any guarantees." "Sadly, this is a dangerous world. Assurances and guarantees are hard to come by." "Just take it," she says. "And make sure you keep the so-called Vermach agents away." "Thank you, Penny Shaney," you say. "We appreciate your continued investment." You may now move items rewarded to you by parley into your inventory. You have looted Protection Donation Envelope . Relia Thornwell "What are you doing here, (your name) ?" Relia Thornwell asks. "I was here to look over the shop," you say. "Is that okay?" "It's fine," she says, watching you closely. You look around the wares briefly. "You have quite a few quality items here." "I do," she says. "I deal in some of the best." "For such high quality, you don't do business in the best part of town." "It's the best I can afford," she says., "And my people are here." "I see," you say. "Well, I'm here on behalf of the Citizen's Protection Association." "I knew it," she says, shaking her head. "By Gloriann I knew it." "We operate on the kindness and donations of the local businesses in the area." "I know who you operate," she says, growling. "You're here for this." She throws a pouch on the table. "We appreciate your kindness," you say. "I'm sure you do. Now, if you don't mind me saying, get out before something bad happens around here." You may now move items rewarded to you by parley into your inventory. You have looted Protection Donation Envelope . Kari Werner "I see business has been booming recently," you say. "If by booming, you mean my shop hasn't caught fire," she says. "That is one way to look at it," you say. "These are dangerous times." "They are," she says, scowling at you. "What have you come around for, <Player>?" "I'm here on behald of the--" "Citizen's Protection Association," she interrupts. "I wondered when they'd get a new meathead." "A meathead?" you say, feigning hurt. "That's uncalled for." "I know, I know," she says. "You're just here to look out for me and my business." "That's correct," you say. "And your continued donations are always appreciated, and necessary." "I know," she says. "Look, where were you when a guard was murdered right outside my shop recently?" "I'm sorry," you say. "We were unaware of that. Who was responsible?" She hands you the money, saying, "Just look out for the people you say you're helping once in a while." "With your donation we will strive to do better," you say. "Thank you." You may now move items rewarded to you by parley into your inventory. You have looted Protection Donation Envelope . Quest Completion "That's good," Barri says. "By returning you've at least proved that I can trust you with money. That's an important thing." [Continue] "As I said," Barri continues, "this part of town can be a little dangerous. As such, we need a constant influx of cash to help our people. You can collect more if you'd lile, but if you think I can trust you enough I do have more work for you to do." "An ally needs a little of our help, this money is just the first step."