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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7837320" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>At the Mercenaries Guild, Rahnee identified herself as the group's spokesperson to the clerk in the entry hall, who directed them upstairs to see Varen Malavhan. Varen, a robust-looking and well-dressed man still in his prime, first confirmed that they had the bonding fee and then took down their full names; Jokull hesitated briefly before giving his family name, "De'Angelus." Varen also recorded the company name as "Helm's Shadows" with a nod of slightly puzzled interest, commenting with a smile (and asking Rahnee to pardon his language) that at least it wasn't "Ale and Whores For All"; Marik, however, thought this was an excellent suggestion.</p><p></p><p>Varen said he assumed they had previously spoken with a guild recruiter about guild rules, and Rahnee confirmed that they had talked with Jard at the Westward Eye. Nevertheless, Varen took pains to outline Guild rules, so that no misunderstandings would occur. He explained that membership was provisional for the first year, during which the company might be called upon by the Guild to do up to three contracts, with no choice in the matter. Under normal circumstances they could pick and choose among the contracts that were made available. In response to a question from Brok-Tul, Varen stated that as long as the company could complete the contracts’ terms, there was no limit to how many they could take on at once. During the provisional period, if a company did not satisfactorily complete a contract, the Guild could exercise its right to assign them another contract with no associated fee. This would only happen once - should failure occur twice, the company would be expelled. Varen commented that the guild had strict rules, but that the rewards were worth it.</p><p></p><p>Varen requested to be informed of each person's professions and skills, for the Guild to have as a reference. Rahnee explained that she had experience organizing mercenary companies and knew her way around a weapon as well. Brok-Tul said his strengths were "muscle and persuasion" and that he also knew some minor healing magics. When asked what god he followed, Brok said that "Helm works for now." Varen noted down Aerikoth as the company's mage and Jokull as a warrior; Jokull also stated that he was a blacksmith. Marik, the final member to present himself, commented that his skills lay in "subtlety and persuasion" but he was also familiar with most commonly used weapons.</p><p></p><p>Varen then asked if they had an outside sponsor or were self-employed, Rahnee indicating the latter. <em>(One must not reflexively speak the truth in all situations, is useful to remember. --C)</em>. In response to a question from Varen, the group noted they had no real restrictions on type of employment, although they would not wish to fight a dragon just yet, nor, per Brok-Tul, conduct assassinations. Varen's face darkened at Brok-Tul's words and he firmly stated that the Guild had no dealings with assassins. Finally, Varen confirmed that the scope of Guild contracts extended largely to Westgate and neighboring areas of the Dragon Coast. Varen said that he already had a job in mind for the group, asking them to return that evening after he had done some checking on it. The party agreed and took their leave, making their way back to the Gatereach guest house.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7837320, member: 7015827"] At the Mercenaries Guild, Rahnee identified herself as the group's spokesperson to the clerk in the entry hall, who directed them upstairs to see Varen Malavhan. Varen, a robust-looking and well-dressed man still in his prime, first confirmed that they had the bonding fee and then took down their full names; Jokull hesitated briefly before giving his family name, "De'Angelus." Varen also recorded the company name as "Helm's Shadows" with a nod of slightly puzzled interest, commenting with a smile (and asking Rahnee to pardon his language) that at least it wasn't "Ale and Whores For All"; Marik, however, thought this was an excellent suggestion. Varen said he assumed they had previously spoken with a guild recruiter about guild rules, and Rahnee confirmed that they had talked with Jard at the Westward Eye. Nevertheless, Varen took pains to outline Guild rules, so that no misunderstandings would occur. He explained that membership was provisional for the first year, during which the company might be called upon by the Guild to do up to three contracts, with no choice in the matter. Under normal circumstances they could pick and choose among the contracts that were made available. In response to a question from Brok-Tul, Varen stated that as long as the company could complete the contracts’ terms, there was no limit to how many they could take on at once. During the provisional period, if a company did not satisfactorily complete a contract, the Guild could exercise its right to assign them another contract with no associated fee. This would only happen once - should failure occur twice, the company would be expelled. Varen commented that the guild had strict rules, but that the rewards were worth it. Varen requested to be informed of each person's professions and skills, for the Guild to have as a reference. Rahnee explained that she had experience organizing mercenary companies and knew her way around a weapon as well. Brok-Tul said his strengths were "muscle and persuasion" and that he also knew some minor healing magics. When asked what god he followed, Brok said that "Helm works for now." Varen noted down Aerikoth as the company's mage and Jokull as a warrior; Jokull also stated that he was a blacksmith. Marik, the final member to present himself, commented that his skills lay in "subtlety and persuasion" but he was also familiar with most commonly used weapons. Varen then asked if they had an outside sponsor or were self-employed, Rahnee indicating the latter. [I](One must not reflexively speak the truth in all situations, is useful to remember. --C)[/I]. In response to a question from Varen, the group noted they had no real restrictions on type of employment, although they would not wish to fight a dragon just yet, nor, per Brok-Tul, conduct assassinations. Varen's face darkened at Brok-Tul's words and he firmly stated that the Guild had no dealings with assassins. Finally, Varen confirmed that the scope of Guild contracts extended largely to Westgate and neighboring areas of the Dragon Coast. Varen said that he already had a job in mind for the group, asking them to return that evening after he had done some checking on it. The party agreed and took their leave, making their way back to the Gatereach guest house. [/QUOTE]
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