Marafi bares a smile that seems to be friendly, though it contains a lot more sharp teeth than Danny may be used to. It doesn't help that his ears are hidden beneath the hood, though his tail remains relaxed as it curls behind him.

"Yes, indeed, friend. He will want more than a few coins for the gems you seek. More than they are worth, truly. Marafi has seen mages buy and sell such things in his homeland. A clever one such as yourself will find it most unfair. Ah, but Marafi likes you too, and so he will tell you that the elf who has them hates this winter bitterly. Marafi has heard how he longs for a potion or a drink to drive away the chill. He would be most interested were a wizard's apprentice to offer him such a thing. Why, he would be distracted even from his wares."