Said group in the corner also draws the interest of some of the merchants at Lorraine's table. The fur-clad man's origin is quickly decided as Lemish or Estwilde, prompting the caravan master to pull Lorraine to the side. "Have the guards keep an eye on that guy, Captain," he mutters. "You know what they say about our eastern neighbors. What do you think about your colleagues in yon corner? Would they make a worthwhile addition to our guards?"<br/><br/>Alchfried is quickly and efficiently served his dinner - thin stew, bread and water; the serving girl gives him a little smile as she collects the money for the fare. "You might talk to those merchants," she nods over to the table Lorraine is at. "I hear they will be trying to reach Vingaard Keep and Palanthas by land, to circumvent those 'damn Ergothian pirates.'"<br/><br/>