Please roll initiative here, and it will be inserted into the first post. Everyone is 15 feet from the first scorpion as it exits the barn. Resolution is as directed for the note of protection.<br/><br/>The letter of protection, a necklace of fireballs type II, a Wand of Cure Light Wounds (50 charges), a Wand Cure Moderate Wounds (26 charges), 6 potions of Cure Moderate Wounds, a contract to pay the band 140g/day 30 days up front, 20g /person additional pay per day of combat, cost of convalescence or burial covered by the crown. A separate letter instructing guard houses en route to offer hospitality to the party as they travel to the eastern borderlands town of Merriwether. 700g for each surviving member of the band once the troubles were dealt with, as well as an additional 2000g after a year of release from the demihuman threat. A 2 in 10 discount on services provided by the crown sorcery for items and spell services requested, both divine and arcane. Provisions for solitary bands taken into consideration of course. 2,000 gold for expenses. 6,200 gold up front including the expenses and 30 days pay.