He stepped into the common room, and waved to everyone, before taking a seat at the bar. He clearly considered the group, before speaking, loudly clearing his throat before standing, ensuring he had everyone's attention. "Yes, this was a major mistake. BUT... It was not a terminal one. It was NOT a mortal mistake. At very worst, it simply revealed to the guard that there is a guild coming up, and while it IS a vulnerable stage for us, we are NOT weak, in any sense of the word. This is, at worst, a minor setback, as no one is doing or planning major jobs, that<strong>I</strong>know of. We are currently waiting for the paladin and his army to move on, and the mayor and the shopkeepers and other local big shots know that we are here. Look around, we have the Bloods, the Ghouls, the Golems, the Warriors, and more gangs, brought under one roof, with one goal. PROFIT. They couldn't scatter and destroy you when you were all on your own, and I heartily doubt they will EVER attempt to do so now.<br/><br/>There have been rumors as to my history, due to the fact that I use a title rather than a name. Well, one of them is correct. I was the thieves' guild killer back in the capital, before I asked to come out here and become your guildmaster. The mayor and local big shots know what I used to do, that the assassin's guild was actively trying to recruit me. The guard isn't gonna do shit to us. The big shots KNOW they are mortal, and don't want to coax me out of 'retirement,' or encourage me to pass those skills on to all of you. Ghouls, your members fucked up. While no one is going to be punished, I DO expect a certain amount of... subtly among my guild members. Please ensure they know what that means, without taking them off the roster for work duties. Two months, my compatriots, before we start showing the town that WE run it, not the guard, not the mayor, not the nobles. Even in the capital, the Steward talks to the thieves' guildmaster, before deciding policies. I think we can claim the same here. Be proud, but DO NOT flaunt it, as I will not tolerate cocky, overconfident guild member in my guild.<br/><br/>Take a look around you, compatriots, WE are the next line of nobles and rulers.<br/><br/>[Diplomacy d20+0 (20)]