>playing gnome illusionist prankster, pic related
>DM has us searching for some high-level monk NPC to help us kill a dragon
>hike up a mountain to reach his house, guy is asleep on his couch
>I immediately start looting
>find some scrolls lying around and stash some expensive liquor in my bag from the kitchen
>kung fu master wakes up, asks what we want
>endure horribly inaccurate recap from our paladin
>"Well, I gave up fighting a long time ago, but I might be willing to help in exchange for something..."
>produce stolen bottle of liquor from my bag
>"Oh wow, that's my favorite! Okay, I'll help."
>completely skip side quest and go back down the mountain with him to kick dragon ass