As the Party and guests take their seats, rtho takes up a standing position, far enough away from the table as to be descreet but close enough that he could react quickly if needed.
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Assuming the PCs sit mostly together, down on side of the table, he would be stood behind them
All the while he eyes the Dwarves, especially Wharendd and Golendd. Armed, foreign, aggressive looking warriors of an unfamiliar race aren't exactly the people he would like wandering around the place. Especially since they seem to be talking about rounding up slaves as though they're nothing.