Franklin is investigating the stone pedestals to see if the gargoyles were guarding any treasure. He taps the pedestals and listens if they sound hollow.
Franklin says cheerfully, "It would be fun to come back and kick the balrog's butt, someday in the future when we have stronger magic. For now I agree with Naillus, we should finish exploring the level."
Franklin is merciful and trusting by nature. He votes yes to offering the wizard his freedom and makes no claim to the gold. As Maloof said, if Kalen joins us he must subsume his interests to ours. Franklin states for the record: he doesn't feel ready yet to face the balrog, and if that day ever com...