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Naillus has used his Detect Magic, so would need to sleep/rest enough to recover it. The gold would be useful in XP and or actual money to buy things, but agree that it could turn a useful neutral to an enemy. Would rather keep him as neutral to friendly, so is willing to bypass on the gold.

Franklin is merciful and trusting by nature. He votes yes to offering the wizard his freedom and makes no claim to the gold.

As Maloof said, if Kalen joins us he must subsume his interests to ours. Franklin states for the record: he doesn't feel ready yet to face the balrog, and if that day ever comes, he hopes to destroy or banish the demon (not charm it).

After discussion, Aldbane is in agreement with the others - Kalen can keep his gold if he agrees to remain on good terms with us, or even join us.

He thanks you for your kindness. Unless you are ready to head for the balrog right now, he declines to join your adventuring party

Naillus will ask the wizard, "What can you tell us of these warriors? Are they allied with the Balrog? Are they keeping it locked up? Do you have a contingency plan in case your charm does not work?"

"They are allied with some lesser wizards. They keep the room guarded while those inferiors work on THEIR charm spells. As to contingency, I am quite fleet of foot!"

Naillus continues, "And what prevents the Balrog from attacking them? If it just happy to be where it is? Is it guarding something even more dangerous or valuable?"

"I believe the Balrog is trapped inside somehow with a seal. I am sure a great wizard like me would be able to break it"

This wizard is looney tunes, Franklin thinks quietly to himself.