After much searching I have found the lock picking outlaw. I was able to convince him to accompany me to Goddess Alex by guaranteeing his safety and informing him of the job Goddess Alex has for him.
With a heavy heart and a guilty conscience, I kneel at the arched entrance to a magnificent castle overlooking a valley on the outskirts of Riverbed... and awaiting the arrival of a Chess Goddess.
Great news Press Secretary 2! We didn't lose The Queen's shoecleaner! He is on a top secret mission, so I'm heading to Freya to get rid of the imposter now.
I have been informed that someone broke into my private liquor stash at the palace and stole a bunch of my booze, and that they also raided my nacho cupboard. The Cadets are harshly interrogating all palace pigs to make sure it was not an inside job.