Utrio listens thoughtfully, his fingers steepled together, his lips pursed. "Through the course of a lifetime doing business, I have made many contacts," he says eventually. "Some are enemies, some are friends, but all at least respect what I have to say. I have heard of this group. They are owned at present by Kurakana, a trader from the Dragon Islands. He is well known to me. I could speak to him and secure your people's release."
"Excellent," Drazha begins to say, clapping you on the shoulder, but Utrio raises his hand.
"I stress again that I can do this because of my acumen and prestige in the world of trade," he continues. "Life is a deal, and we all seek to resolve it in our favor. The means by which I could do this for you is established. The reason why I should do it is not. Doing a good deed is one incentive for me, of course, but it will only bring us halfway there. What will you give to me in return?"