*written in an unsteady but clearly legible script*

Sheriff,

I have been trying to sign up for the Watch, and it's been more trouble than I expected. To be honest Mister Fawkes, the reason I decided to join was because I have a lot of respect for what you've done. Folks have come to talk about you like you are selected by the gods themselves. There is even a rumor that you are a great wizard as well as good with a sword. Seems you are a good leader of men too, and that's what interested me most.

I'd like to meet with you and quite messing around with trying to impress every Tom, Dick and Harry on the roster. A Spellguard agent was mighty impressed with my wits as well as my sword on a mission where some armored fairy sent us to a Fairy Tale Land.

Private Rollek seemed to like our interview. Private Dovetail saw me leading a team to do a job for Councilor Tyrell and liked my style. Even Private Nymm changed his mind about me after we spoke a bit.

This Nymm fella says there are things in my file that aren't good. I'd like to get them cleared away if I can. Or find out whether I'm not fit to serve, either way.

I follow orders. I'm good with a sword. Worked hard at my letters, and got a better head on my shoulders than most Joes. Spent five years on the wall in Waterdeep. My squad was captured by darkies while we were chasing some dirty Uthgardti raiders. Made me a gladiator, and had a Duergar trainer. Escaped, and I've been doing merc work since I got here couple months ago.

But I'm used to working with men I trust, and keeping people safe. I'd be honored to serve a great man like yourself with the stones to stand tall and make a damn difference.

Not many of them in this world. I'd as soon swing a sword for your cause then for my own profit. I'm staying at the Pissing Crone if you write back.

Erik of Waterdeep