Once that was done, the group departed from the now empty camp and made for the town of Azuz. They had to rest and sleep at some point during the night, but eventually they arrived at the town by noon of the the next day.
Now in the town, Tarek brought them all to what appeared to be a large gambling establishment. Leaving Wondu and Marlia to guard the now conscious Alapo outside, Tarek entered the casino and made his way toward the bar. All forms of scum and villainy surrounded him as he weaved through crowds of drinkers and around tables of gamblers. Though the place was lively and loud, he was able to tune it all out as he reached the bar without incident.
"What'll ya have?" the bartender asked in a forced friendly tone.
"I need to talk to the manager." Tarek replied, while at the same time tossing a metal token over to the barkeep.
The response was a glance at the token, then a nod, before the man disappeared into the back. After a few moments, the bartender returned and resumed his normal spot, while a much larger man in more elaborate clothes emerged behind him. The new arrival had a woman on his left arm and a smoke stick in his right hand, while at his side hung a gold-trimmed sword and sheath.
"What'ye be needin'?" the apparent manager asked in a thick Eastport accent.
"I have a bounty outside." Tarek hiked a finger over his shoulder, "And I aim to collect."
"Oy..." the manager sighed, "Well, let's be havin' a look at 'em."
The manager summoned a couple of his bouncers to join them, then the whole group went outside. Once they reached were Marlia, Wondu and the captive Alapo were waiting, the manager stepped up and stared at Alapo intently.
"Aye, that be him." he finally nodded.
At Tarek's request, the reward was divided into three equal bags of coins, then given to him. The bouncers led the now terrified bandit leader away, while the manager bid Tarek a good day and returned to the casino. With all the other people now gone, Tarek tossed a bag at each of his hired hands.
"This job is done. If you're still interested, the next not far away, relatively speaking."