"Well, when I first arrived in these lands, I was part of a merchant group led by some humans. They had arrived in our homeland and needed people to help transport goods from this country back to their own. I needed the money and wanted to see the world, so I figured I'd take a trip, you know, see the world for a year or so, get some money in my pocket, what's the harm?"
Delphine sighed before continuing.
"Then, we arrived in these lands, and were attacked by some bandits. They killed many of us, but some, myself included, managed to escape. I made my way to Minbenthac, and having no money or other possessions, soon found myself looking for a place to stay, a job, or just... well, anything. A gang found me and told me that I could help. The king of Minbenthac was looking for foreigners to serve in his palace. Something about showing off how many subjects he has or how great his power is or something like that. I figure the king must have thought having non-dracons serve in his palace was like a status symbol. Whatever. Anyway, they found me a cheap place to stay, and a job. In return, I had to give them most of my wages, and whatever information they wanted. After enough time, I guess they trusted me enough to tell me that they were being paid by a noble, some guy who has close connections to the king. I think it's one of the king's younger brothers or something."
Delphine stretched a bit and continued.
"When Dememoras returned, the noble threw his support to him. I don't know which noble this is; all I know is that the gang that threatens me is on his payroll. They told me that if I didn't get them information, their boss would get in trouble with Dememoras, and would have to send troops instead of information. Well... troops... or sacrifices. The gang isn't going to fight, but they can send me instead!"
