Saw the same thing with bandit mages.

To whom this may concern:

Greetings from Reibreth, scale of House Vaylan. Pursuant to my prior conversation with the ambassador, I have achieved rank within the red house. I desire an audience to discuss justification over this bounty initiated on behalf of the death of a banished high elf heretic who practiced body modification and necromancy.

What has happened to elven subtlety? More of our people are now endangered by villain who has effectively free reign of this city, over one of our people who was dubious in their contribution to the elves at best.

Perhaps I could offer guards to at least mitigate this risky ploy?

Reibreth, the Red Bear. Poet, bladesman, mercenary.
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