A challenge

SORCERER: ”And what is it you want to see that we have?”

DM: The barmaid mulls it over for a few seconds. “We need people who are discrete, physically and mentally dextrous, who possess excellent observational skills and know how to influence people. People who know how to get their hands on valuable things.”

BARD: ”Look no further! We’re the scoundrels you need!”

DM: Roll a persuasion check.

BARD: >diceroll< Shit, only 11. I need new dice!

DM: ”Aha, I’ll believe it when I see it sweetie. How about a little test. Uhmmm… Ah, how about this.” You can spot a daring, mischievous glint in the barmaid’s eye, like she’s in the mood to try something a little risqué to spice up the evening. ”Find out what colors my undergarments are - but without directly asking me. I’ll test your perceptiveness and your ability to get information from people by dropping subtle hints as I go about my job, and talk to patrons, to see if you can puzzle the clues together. Good look darlings, come find me when you have the answer.” She winks and pushes off from the table, heading back onto the floor to continue serving.

BARD, letting out a deep exhale: “I sure hope to get some visual confirmation once we have the right answer.”

SORCERER: ”If you look at it like that it’s one hell of an incentive strategy.”

ROGUE: ”Unless she’s too horny to think straight.”