The Lowdown

The Lowdown is a side quest in Dragon Age II.

Acquisition
Whilst travelling in Docks, Act 2, at night you will be attacked by the The Undercuts. Eventually, after enough encounters you will be given a message to visit the hide-out.

Walkthrough
Kill everybody in the area to complete the quest.

Reward
There is a lady character in the back rooms of "The Hanged Man" named "A Friend" who gives several sovereigns for removing another bunch of lowlifes.