"Of course, of course...well, Lord Blacktree, our local Knight-Defender, has a caravan going over to Oakbridge to purchase some weaponry from the dwarves there.  The problem is, there are some bandits that have been bothering caravans along the route.  So he's hiring basic mercs for 30 gold for the round trip, or experienced adventurers for a full seventy five gold each.  Plus, if there's an encounter he's offering 5 gold a head for bandits that go down, and you can keep anything off of those bandits you take out." The innkeeper explained.<br/><br/>The barmaid, on the other hand, simply asked. "Can I getcha anything?"