Yes, he is ready. I've not brought him into the tavern, as my other character Lilli is there. Labraundos could be waiting elsewhere, having being previously hired. Stopping raiders is right up his street.
The two kobolds round up the weakestcheapest most cost-effective looking adventurers into a group and dismiss all the others. Deemus points to each of them in turn.
"One... two... three... and four with the softskin outside.. Okay, this gang is good! You come to tribe. It close; over water. Then kill bugs, and you get gold nuggets."
"And gems!" chimes in Tak.
"Right, gems too. Dead bugs for gems. Is fair trade."
With that, the two kobolds exit the tavern, motioning for their mercenaries to follow.
OOC:
Labraundos, Nicodemus, Lenyara, and Flervin, please report to Squash Those Bugs!
Flervin thanks Lilli for her kindness, bows with respect
"I am certain our paths shall cross again. Until then, I hope your path is one of adventure and grand voyages complete with safe passage.
He turns and follows the kobolds out of the Tavern.