I hear you're to thank for getting the guild this plum job. There's nothing like some easy guard duty.

The Fighters Guild here do good work. I hope you can sort something out soon -- our caravaners are just about refusing to travel the route.

Why don't you send this lot off? They're supposed to be guarding the warehouses here, but all Korl does is stand around and sweat in his armor.

The steward is a fair mer. He'll keep his word to the company.

Sure, the rates for protection in the desert are high. You want the best, you've got to pay the best.

There's a new contract ready to go right here, %PCrank. Just as soon as you've convinced the Fighters Guild Steward.

I've seen more Camonna Tong loitering around warehouses in the Market Quarter. They can't be the most trustworthy guards, can they?

We need to secure a lucrative contract for the guild. Their payment rates for desert work otherwise are downright usurious.

I bet he's thankful. The Fighters Guild here in Narsis has only had scraps of House Hlaalu's business so far. They're keen to prove their worth -- keen enough to offer cut-rate prices on protection. A good deal, %PCrank. Very profitable indeed. With the guild on side, it's time to properly secure the route. Are you ready for your next assignment?

Now, I'm not willing to cough up the additional hazard pay they're demanding for protection out in the desert. So I've come to a little agreement with the Guild Steward here in Narsis. If we can help the Guild secure a new contract with the local Hlaalu, he'll waive the extra fees on the caravan protection. Go and speak to Belron Hlaalu. It's about time he properly contributed to this trade route's success.

We've come to an agreement. Those shipments are safe under guild protection.

Excellent. The Hlaalu will soon see the wisdom of hiring us in Narsis. You may tell the Factor we'll remove any additional fees for caravan work in Shipal-Shin -- those shipments are safe under Guild protection. I understand this took exceptional personal effort to fix, so please accept a token of the Guild's thanks as well.

Ah, this looks like a fine contract. But I can't risk a mess like sending our guards to clash with the Camonna Tong on the city streets. You'll have to deal with them, quietly, before I can accept this.

You're from the East Empire Company? I hear you're working to bring me a contract. Don't worry; I'll honor my deal with the Factor.

I see you've found the original contract. How diligent of you. Since this document never existed, I'm happy to issue you with a proposed contract for the Fighters Guild as Patriarch of the Seventh Family. Deliver it to the Steward, Teris Vandenius, with my compliments. Please do remember this only amends the situation on paper. You'll have to convince our well-armed friends at the warehouse to leave as well.

Have you found the protection contract yet?

As it so happens, the Council has just signed off on something very suitable. With the recent disturbances, a group of... local businessmen were hired to protect the warehouses. The contract is with the chief clerk as we speak. If that somehow found its way into my hands from the Measurehall, I'm sure I could have it revised. Of course, you'd also have to make alterations on the ground as well as on paper. The businessmen are already on guard and would have to be removed from the premises.

You've already jumped the queue to meet the chief clerk. What more do you need?

Wonderful. You're welcome to sit in his office until he returns. Here's the key.

I'm afraid you can't afford the fee. That must be terribly embarrassing, I'm sure.

The petitioners hall is downstairs, then. I suggest you make your application there.

Well, it does look like you have urgent business here. I could help expedite your meeting, but the fast-track fee is quite expensive.

Of course.

I'm afraid the chief clerk is out and unable to discuss any contracts, settled or otherwise.

Why are you bothering me in my home? Besides, all contracts are final and you've no room to negotiate. If you've got an issue, you're welcome to lodge a complaint at the Petitioner's Hall.

Thank you for raising concerns about this contract. It's been noted down and our clerks will consider it in due course.

Are you sure you want to be raising questions about this particular contract, %PCrace? Take my advice and leave it well alone.

Yeah, we're guarding this warehouse. Have a problem with that? Then take it up with Meven. Though I wouldn't if you're fond of your teeth.

Yeah, we're guarding this warehouse. Have a problem with that? Then take it up with Meven. Though I wouldn't if you're fond of your teeth.

Oh, I'm glad you said that. I was starting to get bored.

Smart. Go on, get moving.

I told you, we're going. Don't make me change my mind.

Look, you can't afford to pay us off. Certainly not enough for us to risk the bosses' anger. Best you move on and don't get any clever ideas.

Look, not a word to the bosses about this. You never saw us here. We'll pack up and go. Find some other fool to blame instead.

Don't insult us, n'wah. I would never take money from the likes of you.

We've got a contract to watch this warehouse. All very legal and proper. So you'd best get moving before I decide you're the suspicious sort. Tell me, are you the suspicious sort?