Heward Kevar,
I am writing this letter to inform you that your package has been stolen by a member of the Saubeoar thieves, with whom I myself being a member amongst them. I understand that you have taken the time to commission Drevin Koss this magic imbued painting for a moderate sum of money, and it is indeed a wonderful painting. But my intentions to hand you this painting do not come without a catch. I would ask that you pay 500 gold to me so that you may be able to acquire it once more. If you find that this price is rather absurd, I understand. But know this. If you intend to coerce me into lowering the price, that is an option. But it will not go low. Try to commission another painting, I will once again loot your caravan and leave you once again with nothing. If you place this sum of money within one of the mailboxes in the southern part of valencie during the middle of the night, then I will collect and return the painting to you. I await your response. Do not tarry, for if you do, you will not see the painting again. Sincerely,
-T
