The sergeant measures Lorraine. "Well. Looks like you've got standards, Sir - most of this lot does not. Relative to soldiers, they are what a wandering cauldron-patcher is to an honest smith. As far as I've been able to determine, they're all honest, most are hardworking, with the exception of the handful who preferred not to be paid for the layover and not be required to load the wagons, and between myself and your predecessor, we've taught them how to handle axes and maces in combat and wear light armor. Unless we come under attack by an organized, trained and well-equipped force, they should be able to handle a few bandits."