Sergeant Durris,
I hope my statement will help justice to be served. If you are able to inform me as to when the trial of Lockwood is to be held, if there is indeed to be one, I would endeavour to attend.
My Elder Fist and Mastersmith Gloinar, whom you know better as Private Runehammer, has informed me that he has fully surveyed and cleared the area below the Ruined Stairs. The interest of Clan Stoutheart in claiming this area is quite high. I would like to meet with you if necessary concerning possession of this area, but I have found myself quite weakened after nearly being sent to Berronar's Hearth by the Mighty Ogre King that was poisoning the water in the Canal. As such, I may not be able to meet with or Sergeant Marshall in person in the near future.
As to why the Stouthearts would be an excellent choice for being near neighbor's to the Watch, I have begun to understand the role of the Stoutheart Clan here in Sanctuary. We are largely a lawful and peaceful people, despite the stereotypes commonly attributed to our race. I think that we would be able to contribute signficantly to the law enforcement and security of the people of Sanctuary.
I propose to you and your superiors that the Stouthearts would be an excellent auxilliary security force for the Watch to call upon in times of great danger to the town of Sanctuary. Such as when Breen's spiders attacked, or the flood of Chosen that threatened to overwhelm us not long ago. Or, properly appoved and deputized members may be able to provide support in situations requiring extra manpower when a single or small number of watchman is in danger of being overwhelmed by a group of unruly citizens.
Private Runehammer is no doubt a valued member of your command. Constable Manus Stonefist has also proven his worth in his service of the Watch as a member of the Civil Defense League. While I am not suggesting that the Stouthearts join the Watch or CDL as a group, you must admit that there well may be several other candidates for recruitment to both organizations.
Several of our members including myself, are well versed in crafting both potions and wands if need be for use by members if both organizations if such an arrangement, or even alliance is to develop.
We wish only to help Sanctuary to be a safer, more lawful place for both our kinfolk and all citizens. I hope you have a chance to discuss this with your superiors, as I strongly feel that were the Stouthearts to be a semi-autonomous unit under the general command of the Watch that both of our causes would be furthered.
At the very least, I can assure you that if we were to inhabit this area so near the Watch House, that we would be able to provide the Watch with nearly instantaneous support in situations where a few minutes one way or another can mean success or failure.
I eagerly await the Watch's response to this opportunity we both have before us to link against the lawlessness that threatens to overwhelm us all.
~ Faenor Rollo Stoneshield, Fifth Thane of the Stoutheart Clan ~