Eimar laughs nervously. "The term 'starving artist' was fairly common in Taldor. Perhaps you haven't heard it

Eimar laughs nervously. "The term 'starving artist' was fairly common in Taldor. Perhaps you haven't heard it before? I do not have much wealth, but I can help you win the people's adoration. I also understand that among the theater's props are a few enchanted items of actual value, so perhaps I can entice you with those?"