- Vl'Grax the Verpine
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Tebora has helped out Xander before with small jobs, taking a cut from his work to pay off the favor Xander owes the Muun. Tebora, despite being gangly and awkward, seemed far too refined to survive on Tatooine. There must be more to him than initially met the eye.
“Good day, my young henchman, “ the Muun began cordially. “I see you have returned from your trip to Gavos. I trust it went satisfactorily? Don’t be surprised that I know about this little endeavor. I do like to keep tabs on the activities around Mos Espa that might have repercussions for myself.” Tebora did not comment on what those repercussions might be however.
“Allow me to cut to the chase, as it were. We both know that you would like to get out from under the thumb of that rotund Rodian fool, Seedoneo. And it would free you up to do more important work for myself and my associates.” Tebora let the thought set in before continuing.
“I have a trivial deal nearing completion, a simple product exchange of some small value. I simply require you and your friends to acquire a means to transport several crates, meet with a ship in a remote location, in order to avoid any Imperial entanglements, exchange a credit chip, and bring said crates to a warehouse location which I indicate back in Mos Espa. Doing so will earn your team, say 2500 credits for your trouble. If you complete this satisfactorily, there is a much bigger and better paying job in your future.”
The team discussed the thought and decided that even with the cost of transportation that the credits would come in handy. They all had various needs for extra credits. Tebora indicated that they should be prepared for some detailed information regarding the job over the next few days.
- Roona
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A side door opens and Bargos' majordomo, Genko, flutters into the room. He is a wily Toydarian with pale blue skin and an extravagant mustache, borne aloft by a pair of constantly flapping wings.
'Ah, greetings. Bargos is expecting you, no? Please, follow me."
Zavi informs the others that Genko accompanies Bargos at all times. He has been a close counselor to Bargos for decades. After Bargos lost his left eye (and rumors say a portion of his brain) to the disruptor pistol of a would-be assassin, he started relying on the Toydarian to handle the day-to-day operations of his criminal organization. Genko is said to be a loyal follower, and as far as is known he makes every effort to protect Bargos and his interests. There did seem to be a lack of noticeable guards in the mansion however.
Genko leads you down a corridor decorated in the same sumptuous style as the reception area and flings open a pair of large double doors leading into Bargos' office. Inside the Hutt rises from his couch to greet you. Bargos is a rather odd-looking Hutt; he is long and lithe (relatively speaking) and exceptionally slimy. His skin is a pale green color, patterned with mottled bands of dark grey. You've heard that as a youth Bargos was nearly slain by an assassin armed with a disruptor pistol. As a result his left eye and much of the left side of his face have been badly maimed, twisted into a lumpy mass of gastropod scar tissue.
- Bargos the Hutt
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The droid says "The Mighty Bargos is asking if you have succeeded in your mission." Those who know Huttese understand that Bargos had much less elegantly asked simply, " Where's my money?"
Kel and Ymira used the materials they had copied from the mine and with sufficient flattery and a copious detailed description of everything that happened, including the miners promise to step up production, attempted to sway Bargos to accept their recovered payment. Bargos was furious. 87,000 was not 100,000! But as the team continued to present their case, the Hutt relented, perhaps more easily than it seemed he should.
Bargos slowly considered the situation, as he disgustingly downed a tree frog in one gulp. Bargos whispered something to Genko, who nodded cautiously, while staring at the team. Turning back, the Hutt smiled at the assembled group. It was more frightening than his angry face! "Foonta Bargon", the Hutt says with uncharacteristic warmth. "Nagoola moolee-rah. Oto chubah weeteebah flootah poonoo. Grancha poonoo. Mu moolee luto k'wanna!"
The protocol droid says that Bargos is satisfied with the arrangement and your success at the mines. He says that Bargos will graciously pay you 5% of the funds that were recovered and that he has an upcoming job for your group to assist him. Suddenly the downtrodden protagonists had gone from scrounging for credits to having two paying jobs, and promise of more. Were things actually looking up or was this more trouble facing them down the road?
<Each Player earned 870 credits and 10 XP>