Maybe we shouldn't get too bogged down in the details of the settlement, it will happen, but probably later, and I don't think the party will be starting with that much extra cash from Pride. What I imagined is he shows up with a chest containing the following, to be shared equally among the party (including Pride, since he is now to be considered a member):<br/><br/>A<strong>ring of protection +1</strong>(2k),<strong>braces of armour +1</strong>(1k),<strong> cloak of resistance +1</strong>(1k),<strong>boots of the cat</strong>(1k, http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/a-b/boots-of-the-cat ), a<strong>concealing pocket</strong>(1k, http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/c-d/concealing-pocket ), a<strong>bladed belt</strong>(2k, http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/a-b/belt-bladed ), and<strong>deathwatch eyes</strong>(2k, http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/e-g/eyes-deathwatch )<br/><br/>3 potions of endure elements, 3 potions of cure light wounds, 1 potion of bull's strength, 1 potion of cat's grace and one potion of bear's endurance, 2 scrolls of identify<br/><br/>6 pairs of silk gloves (2 white, 1 blue, 1 pink, 2 black) and 6 silk shawls (2 white, 2 pink, 2 blue)<br/>3 bottles of arak (a strong (50%) unsweetened anise flavoured alcoholic drink made from dates)<br/>1 pound of salt, 2 pots of honey<br/>6 grams of cinnamon, 6 grams of vanilla, 6 grams of saffron<br/><br/>So for the opening post, the party fully united is arriving at the elven ruins. I'm thinking a mercenary band will be hot in pursuit, eager to claim the bounty placed on any bandit. Is that okay, or do you want a more relaxed start getting to know each other and your new home?<br/><br/>Once I know the answer to the above question, I think I can start on an opening post, unless there's something I've overlooked.