Ad aspera

-- I can also work as a stablehand, -- agreed the elf, deciding that this was a normal cover for the time being. The main thing is that he has the night and late evening free.
Are there any obstacles in the form of skills?

None
-- You will receive two silver coins per shift, from nine in the morning to six in the evening. Every fourth day is a day off. Will you start today or tomorrow?

- I want to spend the night, - he clarifies after being told the prices. - And what about the shared room - who will I be sharing with? Workers, or the very lowest class?

-- Only outsiders stay here. I can't vouch for them. Food will be provided.

Added 10 minutes later

- That's right, I should pray. At the same time, I can find out how things are going and if any help is needed.

-- Help... You've already met our wonderful captain of the guard, haven't you? If you have a document, you could sometimes take my place during sermons. Maybe they will listen to you better; I think I'm already annoying everyone...
The priest pondered. He stood in silence for half a minute, looked to the west, where mountain peaks were visible in the distance, and continued.
-- In this city... many strange things are happening, young paladin. Tell me, have you seen the Temple of the old celestial gods in the Eastern Quarter?