Dryden smirked, his arms back to crossing over his chest.<br/><br/><em>Persuasion for social actions, such as recruiting a follower, can often by done with a successful Charisma Check made against a CR (Challenge Rating) -- which can vary based on the situation in these cases. For this tutorial, Dalia can automatically succeed if she chooses to take Dryden with her on this journey.</em><br/><br/>"Indeed I can," he replies with a nod. "I am fair with a sword and a few spells. By the looks of you, perhaps you have some of that great gift?"<br/><br/>He shrugged. "I suppose it would be safer for both of us to travel together. We don't know what exactly faces us there."<br/><br/>"And if I'm wrong about where the mine<em>is</em>, we stand a better chance of surviving until we do."<br/><br/><em>You were given what seem to be good instructions on how to locate the mine. The Chantry patron that hired you informed you that it was further north and west beyond the crossroads. According to them, it wasn't much farther. You wouldn't be able to miss it if you followed the road, if what they told you was true.</em><br/><br/><hr/><br/>-<em>Dryden will join you as a follower, if you will have him.</em>