All communication should continue to be addressed only to the DM at HSplendors@aol.com. I will then forward it, as appropriate, to the other players.

In general, descriptions should be written in the third person and dialog in the first person. This convention makes it easier to assemble a record of the game.

Please send the DM your intended first actions and/or dialog along the following lines: "Arsten walks over towards the group of persons discussing the recent troubles in Baldur's Gate, with the intention of participating in the conversation when the opportunity permits. He's looking for an opening in which he can inquire as to whether any other houses have noticed the alarming increase in incidents of banditry along the main trade route leading south from that city towards Amn. He is interested because his family's mercantile interests have experienced a great deal of problems in that region of late." Arsten inserts himself into the conversation by saying, "Greetings Lord Roaringhorn and Lady Wands. Have you had the opportunity to sample this fine vintage?"