[SixOfSpades]

This is probably the stupidest Reputation problem is the whole damn game. I've never done a Detect Evil to determine his alignment, but Winski Peorate is a known accomplice of a known homicidal despot. And, if you do kill him, there's not a single witness present. What the hell gives?

On the bright side, by the time you enter the Thieves' Maze, Reputation is now utterly worthless to you (unless you're a Paladin, a Ranger, or need to keep Good & Neutral people in the party).