I see the house as paying for experience points. Ultimately, it's your call. It has little significance in the story.
Oh my goodness gracious me, what happened to good old roleplaying?
Mea Culpa's Demesne
Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP
Old Elven Saying:
"Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!"
"I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"