Chapter 1 - New Horizons

Colin would walk closer to Kimberly when they walk through the square, "You know, I get a feeling they are in dire need of better marketing strategies, we could make some money consulting them, I think while we will be appraising the dagger for our starting budget, you and Dave could give professional advices on how to do business to the appraiser, that way we may be able to get more money, get a better standing within the merchant guild, at least, and get something for free, hm? You know, so that you won't be standig aside waiting for trouble."

Kimberly nods along with Colin, "I agree, if we plan to stay here long term, however consulting takes relationships and time. We do not seem to have either at the moment and I'm concerned about our standing as humans here. I think it's best that we try to sell the dagger, get the necessities..... clothes, food and place a stay... and take whatever odd jobs we can until we can figure out how long we are going to be here. Then after that, you're probably right, a bit of business acumen could probably go a long way here." She keeps walking with Colin, a bit on edge about the man's quick acceptance of their odd circumstance and quick move to simply seek out money. She's starting to feel as if Colin has a gambler's attitude about life, that can be extremely beneficial but also extremely detrimental, but rarely is it an "in between" personality.

She walks over to the board with Vincent and asks "Anything pique your interest?" while she scans the board herself.

Her eyes rest quickly on each title looking for ones that could align to her [apprentice] class, "whatever that means" she thinks to herself.

She sees a few interesting prospects such as 'court scribe - document the decrees for the weekly sentencing in the town square', "Could be a good way to learn the laws of the land."

Or even 'library assistant - miscreants moving scrolls and books out of order, need help reorganzing', "It would be like highschool all over again, but at least it's something, and perhaps I can find an almanac or encyclopedia of sorts and figure out where we are"

Then there was 'scheduler - adventurer's guild needs someone who truly feels the pen is mightier than the sword, help get the guild organized', "That could be one way to make sure we are involved with the right group, and maybe there's something we can all work on together. Wooster's group seemed to be taking advantage of that."




Then there was one that said 'Lonely? Come help us serve and please our customers at..', she quickly moves on and doesn't finish reading that one.

Finally there was 'Lombard Banking - We buy and sell everything. Weapons, curiosities, even curious weapons! Come see us!', she points to it and says to the group, "Perhaps we start here, see if we can sell the dagger and buy some supplies?"

"Ah, hey, hello, nice to meet you, Ein," Colin jumps as the large gnoll appeared behind him while he was focusing on the board, "We did spot a few things that may be of interest to us, like this one here," he points at the pristine looking note that said 'Post Office requires an honest and diligent person to orginize mail for further distribution', "Although, there are so many to choose from, and we could use the money now, so we are probably going to pick something more immediate. Oh, I almost forgot, we have a meeting with our friend here in town, we are suppose to meet near the Lombard Banking but we don't really know where it is, could you, please, tell us how to get there?"

Colin looks closely at her body language and speech, thinking of better ways of approach.
"So, let me get it straight, you take 10 to 20 % commision, depending on our formal standing within the association, for a complition of the job posted on your board. As a formal contractor and a member of the association we are also will be getting an insurance. What kind of insurance? I imagine there are referal commisions as well, yeah?" Colin moves in front of the group, closer to Ein, with a knowing smile, "Don't get me wrong, it sounds good, but the blood submiton for some [Mages] to use is a little bit too much, we already had a bad experience with [Mages] before, so if we could join without blood giving procedure, that would be great... at least for the first job each of us completes, so that we know that you will hold your end of the deal and won't use our blood for some dark rituals."

Kimberly takes the papers and vials saying "Thank you for your time and the guidance." nodding respectfully.

She passes the papers out to the group and the vials. "Well, it seems that since we have a choice, the risk seems fairly low in joining, otherwise they wouldn't make it such a simple choice. And it seems most people who do business have joined and right now I believe the adage of 'beggars can't be choosers' applies. We are going to need food and a place to stay soon and that 10% could be the difference. I am joining." she says, to no one in the group in particular.

She begins to fill out the sheet and see if anyone reacts to her statement. "The rules have never failed me in the past, I just need to learn them here. Business is business no matter what world I'm in.... right?" she thinks to herself.

"Of course, I can handle myself." Kimberly snaps with a harsh whisper, interpreting Vincent's concern more as condescending pity than the true concern it was.

Recognizing the quick look of pain in Vincent's eyes Kimberly stutters "No, I didn't mean.." but can't finish before Vincent walks back to the board.

She looks down at the vial and ponders what just happened. "I can't get emotional about things now, we need food and shelter. And this is best way to do that. I'll apologize later, once we find our way." She takes a quick look at the back of Vincent's head and feels a pang of regret, that she instinctively compartmentalizes and files her feelings away as always.

She finishes the papers and waves Ein back over. "Hi again, before I fill the vial. I have a few more questions. Do our classes such as [warrior] or [accountant] have anything to do with what jobs we get? Will it show up in the blood sample what class you are in order to facilitate the locating of jobs?"

Colin reads through the papers, filling out only the fields that he have to fill in truthfully, like, race and gender, and put only his first name. "I would like to know if our classes and levels would make any difference in the job opportunities available for us too," he stands beside Kimberly, "And another question, do you have any bonuses for single parents?" he gently pushes Gobby to stand between him and Kimberly.

Kimberly elbows Colin in the side, and stares intently at him trying to say "What are you thinking?!?" with the extra push about single parents.