Give Talvin some of the loot. Happy customers, and all.

You help Talvin sit up and pat his shoulder reassuringly. “You may have been scared, but you didn't panic. That could have made things turn out differently.” This is still not the best story for your client, his father to hear. It would be wise to make sure he tells it with a positive tone. You pull the ornate dagger you looted from the bandits and hand it to him. “It needs a sheath, but this can make you feel less helpless the next time you're afraid. It will also be good for storytelling of your adventure to your school chums.” Talvin takes the dagger, handling it reverently. The boy seems unaccustomed to weapons, but he's relaxing. You next hand him the garnet ring. “And this...”you hold it up to shimmer in the sun shining through the trees, “may catch the eye of one of those fair maidens in the capital.”

Talvin actually stiffens a bit and looks up at you, then turns to the ring and accepts it. “Yes, perhaps.”

You help Talvin to his feet gingerly, patting him on the back, again. “The horses are over this way,” you point and let him start in that direction.

As you walk, Kheden comes up along side you and whispers quietly. “Wouldn't it be cheaper to use magic to charm the boy instead of our earnings?” But by his tone, Kheden is amused.

“Oh, a referral from his happy father is probably worth more than what I gave away,” you quip back.

“Perhaps. Though, that ring might have bought you some warmth for your cold bed, tonight,” Kheden chuckles and heads to his horse.

You situate all your loot on your horses and get Talvin settled on his. He's shaken, but recovering, and the rest of the ride to Havensport is much more conversational than the last 2 days of travel. He asks about how you decided what to do about the bandits. Why didn't you fight? How did you know they'd follow your trap? You and Kheden answer without giving away any real trade secrets.

The rest of the short ride to Havensport is thankfully uneventful. You report to the gate guard where you were attacked and left the bandits. He sends a messenger to report to his captain. You tell him that you and Kheden will be staying at the local inn for at least a couple days if they need anything else, then ask Talvin to lead you to his home.