John
"Yes, but where would be best to recruit? I heard news of something happening in Whiterun, so I am uncertain of recruitment there. Then again, perhaps we could enlist aid from the Companions' members."
Raymond
"Keep an eye for formidable warriors. We don't have the benefit of the Fighter's Guild here." He looks puzzled, "Perhaps the Companions, but I've heard odd rumors about them, we should keep our distance for now. Mercenaries will likely be where we pull from."
John
"Aye. I've heard strange things of them. I'll keep an eye out for any able bodied folk, but for now, what is there to do for missions or work around the fort?"
Raymond
"Ravens could use feeding, roses tending..." He says, "Work on the walls is slow going, will need to get more building stone soon."
John
"Hmm, couldn't hurt to give the crows some food. It's better than waiting around with nothing to keep me occupied. Almost a shame that things have been so quiet around here lately, but at least I got some excitement with those Falmer. Met a couple curious folks too, one with some sort of brass plates on his body."
Raymond
"They're ravens. Not crows. You sound like an initiate." He says, correcting Nothwulf, "Brass plates on his body... Like armor? Or something else?"