Friends in Low Places Dragon Age II Guide

Received from: reading the note by the desk [Lowtown - Gamlen's House]

Step 1: Heading out to meet with Dougal

You should get the chance to complete this quest after completing a few main quests in Kirkwall. It will however happen only if you don't give Bartrand all 50 sovereigns needed to complete The Deep Roads Expedition too early. Head to [Lowtown - Gamlen's House] and read the Friends in Low Places note by the desk (M14, 3) #1. Accept the offer to meet with Dougal and go to the Lowtown bazaar during the night. The dwarf can be found by the entrance to Lirene's Ferelden Imports #2 (M13, 2).

During the conversation with Dougal (Varric can give you the details #1) you will learn that he's interested in financing the expedition, but Bartrand didn't want to cooperate with him. Dougal will offer to give you the sovereigns need to participate in the trip, but he will want double the amount after your return. You can accept his proposition #2 or reject it and collect the 50 sovereigns yourself. Luckily the refusal isn't final, as you will be able to return to the dwarf if needed.