Episode 6

With all the relaxing and hijinks out of the way, our group finally delivers their supplies to Lionshield Coster and gets a decent sum of gold for reclaiming some missing and stolen goods from the goblin cave. The shopkeeper then reveals to them that missing goods isn't uncommon due to a band of ruffians that has set up in and around Phandalin. Not sure how to fix the problem, they head back to the tavern where they overhear general gossip about these jerks and find out they frequent a more seedy tap house within the settlement. Doing some exploring on their own they spot a sign saying "Sleeping Giant Tap House" and notice four rough looking dudes hanging around outside with weapons resting at their side.

It doesn't take long for Wapiti to rub them the wrong way and a fight breaks out. Since the ruffians are both outnumbered and seem to just be general thugs, they are taken out one by one until a last guy remains. He is already hurt from the battle, pantsed and smeared with grease by Cid's mage hand, and left all alone to deal with our party, so of course now Wapiti tries to charm him. It works, but Dubh immediately afterward crits his attack and cuts the last guy down.