Sunlight entered through a thin space between the curtains, shining directly onto Brand's face.  Muttering to himself, Brand tossed off the covers and got up from bed.  Work had been short as of late, and he found himself in a cheap little inn in some random village after a small foray into the forest, trapping for for furs and meat.  The furs had paid for the room and not much else and Brand in need of finding a way to earn some more coin if he wanted to do something other than tromp through the woods for his next meal.<br/><br/>Putting on his clothes and strapping his weapons to his side, Brand looked into the small mirror he always carried with him.  The beard was going to need to be trimmed soon and there was just a little more gray in it today.  Grunting to himself, Brand tied his hair back and held it in place with his copper clasp before exiting the room, making his way down into the common area for some quick breakfast.  There was going to be a meeting of the village's council and since it was open to the public, Brand had gotten up this early to attend.  Ordinarily Brand wouldn't have bothered to attend, but it seemed like there would be an opportunity to find some well-paying work.<br/><br/>Finishing the greasy meal that was dumped in front of him, Brand headed towards the tavern where the meeting was being held.  He could already see some others making their way there.  Hopefully this wouldn't turn out to be a waste of his morning.