Just in the past few days, the Highlander guides made a hefty sum from the searches, but they wouldn't squander the money. Instead, they handed it over to the Elder, who would organize a trade caravan to go to the Barbarian tribes of Ice Bay. They purchase some "local goods" according to Little Count Shuren's wishes, to continue trading with the warriors.
All in all, thanks to Little Shuren's maneuvering, the Highlanders were also brought into the loop of the warriors' quest, achieving a win-win situation for everyone involved.
