(Sheppard sips lightly at the tea from Cerwyn's kitchen)

"I have faith that these children of Bahamut will be well cared for, and raised to be champions of life, just as their adoptive parents have."

(He nods to Resc and Ilya)

"There is one matter, so long as we are discussing the mundane world of finances: these four unfortunates we found in the crypt. We are rapidly approaching the point at which my magics will be unable to restore them to life, but the material spent in their Raising is, regrettably, a precious commodity in the living world. If we may collect from our common spoils a sum enough to return life to these poor unfortunates," (est value, 20,000 gp) "I will happily do so as soon as possible."

(Sheppard brushes his hand along the sleeve of his adopted Robe of Resistance +3, still bearing a standard of St. Cuthbert on the sleeve, then touches the Staff of Illumination)

"If there are no objections, I should like to keep alive the memory and spirit of the men fallen outside this keep by bearing these two pieces in my travels?"