Delvin Mallory (Skyrim)

"Brynjolf, huh? Lemme guess. He plucked you off the street and dropped you into the thick of things without tellin' you which way is up. Am I right?"

I know what I'm doing. "Lyin' to my face isn't gonna win you any favors with me, I can promise you that. On the other hand, takin' some of these extra jobs off my hand, now that'll get you to the top of my list."

I suppose I could use some advice. "See, that kind of attitude comes from someone who wants to get rich and stay alive long enough to enjoy it. We're goin' to get along nicely. So, if you've got the nerve, I've got plenty of extra jobs to help get the Guild back on its feet."

Back on its feet? "Look around you. The Flagon, the Guild... it's all fallin' apart. A few decades ago, this place was as busy as the Imperial City. Now, you're lucky if you don't trip over a skeever instead."

What's happened? "Look, I know the others think I'm a bit daft for sayin' stuff like this, but I'm gonna give it to you straight. Somethin' out there is piss-drunk mad at us. I don't know who or what it is, but it's beyond just you and me. We've been cursed."

A curse? What can we do about it? "I'll tell you what we do. We spit in that curse's face and turn things around down here. Put things back the way they were. That's where you come in. I've got plenty of work available that could guide us down the road to recovery. All you need to do is ask and we can both come out of this smellin' like a rose."

Know anything about Goldenglow Estate? "Watch yourself out there. The mercenaries Aringoth hired are trained killer. Just ask our poor little Vex."

Does the Guild provide other services? "If you're lookin' to get some coin for the fruits of your labor, you should talk to Tonilia. She sounds tough, but she'll cut you a fair deal. I also suggest you spend some time in the trainin' room. Just talk to Vipir. He'll show you around."

How will doing extra jobs help the Guild? "Years ago, the Guild used to have a foothold in every major city in Skyrim. You wouldn't dare even lift an apple without checkin' with us. When things started goin' downhill around here, it became difficult to keep it all together. We lost fences, influential contacts and coin. It wasn't long before we lost what we depend on to survive... respect. By doin' these extra jobs and puttin' some fear into the people, we can take back the cities and start bein' taken seriously once again."

Take a city back? What's that mean? "Thanks to Maven Black-Briar, we still have some pull in Riften. But get arrested in Whiterun and you'll be tossed right into the prisons. If we can gain the confidence of someone very influential who lives there by doing a unique job for them, we'd be able to have some leverage there too. The only way to get that special job is by doin' smaller ones in those cities until we catch their ear... then they'll contact me and we're off."

"There's plenty more work for the likes of you."

"Got lots of jobs available. Interested?"

I heard you're offering extra work. "I handle the fishin', numbers and bedlam jobs... the ones with the more personal touch. If break-ins are more your thing, go talk to Vex."

Tell me about numbers jobs. "Most of the establishments in Skyrim keep their transactions recorded within business ledgers. Your job would be to change the numbers in those books so the shortfalls from our other jobs look legit. Feel like doing a bit of writin'?"

I'll do it. "Just keep your eyes open and your mouth shut and you'll do fine. Let me give you the details."

Never mind, maybe later. "You're not winnin' points with me with that attitude."

"So, what can I do for ya today?"

I've completed the numbers job. "Nicely done. Here's you share."

"So, what can I do for you today?"

I want to quit that numbers job. "You can't keep quittin' jobs when it strikes your fancy. You're going to make us all look like a bunch of amateurs. Think next time."

"Got lots of jobs available. Interested?"

I heard you're offering extra work. "I handle the fishin', numbers and bedlam jobs... the ones with the more personal touch. If break-ins are more your thing, go talk to Vex."

Tell me about the fishing jobs. "There are all sorts of people wandering around carryin' their valuables on their person... just waitin' for someone like you to pick their pocket. So, you in for a little fishin'?"

I'll get it done. "Just keep your eyes open and your mouth shut and you'll do fine. Let me give you the details."

Never mind. I've got other things to do. "Too bad, looks like I need to find someone else to take care of business."

"So, what can I do for ya today?"

I've completed the fishing job. "This kind of work suits you... and is going to end up makin' you rich."

"So, what can I do for you today?"

I want to quit that fishing job. "Keep droppin' these jobs and I might quit assignin' them to you."

"Got lots of jobs available. Interested?"

I heard you're offering extra work. "I handle the fishin', numbers and bedlam jobs... the ones with the more personal touch. If break-ins are more your thing, go talk to Vex."

Tell me about the bedlam jobs. "Sometimes we like to remind a city that that we mean business, so we hit it hard. Just steal whatever we can until we've made an impression. Simple, right? Almost. The catch is it doesn't count if anyone sees you take it. The message needs to be clear; we work in the shadows. Steal from anywhere in the hold, and you even get to keep everythin' you stole. So, you in?"

I'll take it. "Nice. Here, this is what you'll need to know."

Forget it. "Fine, but you're not gettin' any wealthier by weaslin' out of everythin' I offer you."

"So, what can I do for ya today?"

I've completed that bedlam job. "This kind of work suits you... and is going to end up makin' you rich."

"Pull up a seat and have a drink."

I want to quit that bedlam job. "Keep droppin' these jobs and I might quit assignin' them to you."

"Still have quite a good bit of jobs available if you're looking for some extra coin."

Can I sell this Queen Bee Statue to you? "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. Here you go. This should cover it."

Interested in buying this Honningbrew Decanter? "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. I think you'll find this payment to be more than fair."

I found this map at the EETC. Interested? "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. This should compensate you for your find."

Would this ship model be worth anything? "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. What a delightful find! This should cover it."

Can I sell this Dwarven Puzzle Box to you? "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. It's worth quite a bit actually. Quite a catch! Here you go, this should make you smile."

Found this bust of the Gray Fox. Worth anything? "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. Must have come from Mercer's place. He'd admired the Gray Fox for some time. Sure, I'll buy it from you... here you are."

I managed to recover an Eye of the Falmer. "Well, well. I was looking for this little beauty. If you happen across any other unusual trinkets like this, be sure and bring them to me. I promise it'll be worth the effort. By the Eight... you actually got your hands on it! This alone is worth more than some thieves earn in a lifetime."

"Ah, you're back."

I've completed that Bedlam (Or "fishing" or "numbers") job. "Here's your share. Well done."

Have something special for me, Delvin? "Well, it appears your actions are startin' to make waves out there. People are talkin' about the Guild again. In fact, I just got a special job request in. I haven't gotten anythin' like it in years."

So, what's this special request? "Got word from Torsten Cruel-Sea in Windhelm that a rival Guild is tryin' to get itself started. Not only that but they're givin' us thieves a bad name by murderin' their marks. Get over there and see what you can do."

I've finished that special Windhelm job. "Torsten was gratified the death of his daughter was avenged and the heirloom was returned. At this very moment, he's layin' the groundwork for the Guild to reestablish itself in Windhelm. Burnin' that banner was a nice touch, too. Should send a clear message to to the Summerset Shadows that we're a force to be reckoned with. I think you'll find that the Guild is beginnin' to grow. We've had a merchant move into the space right outside the flagon. It's nice to shake the cobwebs off and get things rollin' again. Keep this up and I can see a bounty headed our way."

"Something troublin' ya? I'll listen."

I've completed that Bedlam (Or "fishing" or "numbers") job. "Good job. Now here's your part of the deal."

So, what's this special request? "I want you to head out to Markarth and speak to Endon. He's a silversmith... has some kind of a shop there. His father was a good friend of the Guild back in the day, and we could really use his family's influence back on our side."

I've finished that special Markarth job. "I hear Endon's quite pleased to have his merchandise back. He's a powerful ally in Markarth. Should help the Guuild regain a foothold in the west. We're still growin' by leaps and bounds thanks to you. Another merchant's just moved into the space outside the Flagon. You're a natural. Never seen anything' like it. We've got a long way to go, but don't let that bother you... it's a lot farther than we've been in years."

"Ah, you're back."

I've completed that Bedlam (Or "fishing" or "numbers") job. "This kind of work suits you... and is going to end up makin' you rich."

So, what's this special request? "I need you to make your way to Solitude and talk to Erikur. He's lookin' to run some kind of a shill job. Now, he's not exactly goin' to welcome you with open arms, but keep your cool. Do this job right and we've just made an important friend out there."

I've finished that special Solitude job. "Erikur assures me that Captain Volf will spend pretty much the rest of his life clapped in irons. Best of all, he's also pledged to open doors for us in Solitude and to get things rollin' again. Success means that the Guild is gettin' stronger. We've picked up another merchant and a new recruit. Bein' a thief is like a second skin for you, ain't it? Never seen anythin' like it. If you don't watch out, you might even earn Vex's respect. Now that'd be something, eh?"

"Ah, you're back."

I've completed that Bedlam (Or "fishing" or "numbers") job. "Nicely done. Here's your share."

So, what's this special request? "We actually got a request from one of the most powerful families in Whiterun, the Battle-Born's. Make your way up there and look for Olfrid. He says he's got a matter that requires a delicate touch, and I suggested you for the job. Don't make me the fool and let me down, all right?"

I've finished that special Whiterun job. "Olfrid sent ahead his compliments. Looks like his friend Arn is soon to be released thanks to his brand new identity. More importantly, he's pledged the full support of the Battle-Born clan to the Thieves Guild. The Guild's at full strength, and we have you to thank for it. We've had our share of dark times, and now they seem like a distant memory. I'm goin' to tell you somethin' you'll never hear me say again, and if you tell anyone I told you, I'll deny it. When you walk through the Guild, don't be ashamed to hold your head high 'cause you're the best damn thief in the place."

"Ah, now you must be lost. Best ya scurry off while you're able. The Ratway, well, it has a habit of swallowin' up the uninvited."

The Dark Brotherhood requires your services. "Oh. Oh I see. Well now, how is Astrid doin' these days? Tell her to stop by some time. We can have a drink. Catch up. Ah, but we can discuss that later, yeah? What does the Brotherhood need?"

What can you tell me about this? (Give Delvin the amulet) "Let's see... where oh where did you get this? Don't answer - I don't want to know. This is an amulet of the Emperor's Elder Council. Specially crafted for each member. Worth a small fortune. Ain't somethin' you'd give up lightly. Look, it ain't my business ta tell the Dark Brotherhood its business, but if you killed a member of the Elder Council, you'd better belie-"

Will you buy it? "Buy it? This? An Elder Council amulet? Oh yes. Oh yes, indeed. Wait just one moment... here. It's a letter of credit. Usable, by Astrid only, for any service or item I can provide. As per our standard arrangement. You bring that back to your lovely mistress. With my regards."

Can you repair and refit the Dawnstar Sanctuary? "The Dawnstar Sanctuary? That where you lot are holing up in now? Hmm... Tell you what. It'll cost you - a lot - but I can help you out. What exactly are we talking about here?"

New banners. (1,000 gold) "Banners, huh? Trying to pretty up the place? All right, you got it."

Poisoner's nook. (5,000 gold) "That'll come in handy, yeah? An alchemy station, maybe a little garden with some choice plants. All right, consider it done."

Torture chamber. (5,000 gold) "Oh ho. Now that's the Dark Brotherhood I know and love. This for business or pleasure? Ah, what's it matter, right? I'll see that it gets done."

Secret entrance. (5,000 gold) "Yeah, we can do that. I'm thinking a sewer grate on the outskirts of Dawnstar. Leads to a tunnel, then inside. You'll be in or out, quick as a coney."

Master bedroom. (3,000 gold) "Heh. Chamber fit for a king and all that, right? No problem. Give ya a big bed, decorate the room real nice, maybe even throw in a few extra baubles."

Nothing. Never mind. "Suit yourself."

"You're a little light on coin there, my friend. No gold, no refit."

I need some things for the Sanctuary.

• "Of course you do."
• "Tell me what you need, and I'll get my people get on it."
• "All right. What's your fancy?"

I need some things for the Sanctuary. "I'm afraid that's it, my friend. I've done all I can. I hope the place is at least livable now. Good luck with, your, um... murders."