Hiring One (1) Bodyguard

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Magile
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Hiring One (1) Bodyguard

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A word had spread, in a similar manner akin to a plague, of the boorish dwarf attending the taverns across the city. Be it so important that the word 'nobby' was used to excessive force, or so forgotten that the bartender paid customers to drink their wares, no building where tradition invited adventurers, warriors and fools in droves was safe from the brash soot storm.

"I kinnae be tellin' ye nae more," his coarse voice's volume apparently at an eleven, the dwarf continued, "that thar be nae business like tha mining business! Grahaha!" Ivar Farranson's words were the warning that spittle projectiles were preparing an assault, often causing collateral damage to those already backing away. No one in their right minded assumed this was on purpose, for the hideous being had an extensive reservoir of knowledge buried deep beneath all that grit, grime and gravel. Those who still listened to this dust devil, despite their brain shouting at their legs to flee as fast as possible, began to understand that this potentially humanoid figure was, regardless of the defective looks, a trustworthy individual.

Ivar Farranson, son of Bolgar, grandson of Boldur and descendant of [the Great] Farran Ironbreaker [founder of Clan Ironbreaker], was a dwarf that accepted grotesque as a compliment and, to all whose ears survived the bombardment, one whose oaths were Law.


Ivar would go on, enthusiasm adding bass to his already booming tone, "But that be whar I tend ta get stuck. Y'see, I kinnae be protectin' meself while minin' those precious veins out in them mountains. Nae ken even dream of goin' lower without a proper escort with me. An that be exactly why I be makin' this proposal ta any warrior that be worth thar salt in protection." To emphasize the point, a cigar would be produced from beneath his magnificently kempt beard, whereupon being lit with matchsticks wrapped in wax, several exaggerated puffs would be slowly exhaled through his crooked yellow teeth as plumes of blackened smoke.

"It be so simple only a fool be passin' this up. If I be findin' one ta guard me minin' expeditions, I be givin' a split of fourty-sixty in thar favour." Had Ivar Farranson sat in a chair, he would likely punctuate this moment with leaning back. "All I be askin' is that they be listenin' ta me orders an knowin' how ta fight down thar. If they ken provide ways ta keep me stamina goin'? I be makin' that thirty-seventy in thar favour. That be how much business an faith I have in me minin'. I ken make an escort rich, s'long as they ken get me as far as possible."

The unshapely man would trundle slowly in the direction of the door, feet plodding with armour clanking in rhythm. Accompanied by his blindingly dark clouds of smoke, he never would look back. There is no point in waiting, because the right person would surely clamber up after him if they were truly interested in such a business opportunity. Another hole of a tavern longed for his presence, for he was Ivar Farranson, son of Bolgar, grandson of Boldur and descendant of Farran Ironbreaker. He was a prudent business man. He had many tasks ahead.


And he may have had gaseous substances trying to leak out shortly before his dramatic exit.
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Re: Hiring One (1) Bodyguard

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Lorrin would be interested for half the proposed payment. ((consider that IC))
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Re: Hiring One (1) Bodyguard

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Hudol is always interested, but would say it would be 50/50, and give half of his half to the guild. (He's already given 5 bars worth of iron).
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Re: Hiring One (1) Bodyguard

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Ryld will be happy to help out.

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