This shield is nailed to the wall facing the bazaar, of the building adjacent to Blazon Tailoring, Upper Sanctuary.
[Below a gargantuan wooden shield, in horrible condition - and obviously innapropriate for human use, due to its sheer size - is a small piece of parchment, with the following written upon it, in a concise hand.]
King Royce's Golden Doubloons -- NOW HIRING The Golden Doubloons - finest mercenary cadre under this earth, or any other (though, as it was cleverly pointed out, we make no claim to the lands above) is recruiting folks for its ranks. Currently consisting of five members, the Golden Doubloons have undertaken two contracts already, with extreme success, and plan to expand their activity into other areas soon.
To enlist, one must:
- Be of age (17 winters, or older - majority age for those not of human stock) - Be a person (goblins, kobolds and their ilk need not apply) - Be able to write your own name on a piece of paper - Be able to follow orders - Be a resident of Sanctuary - Be available for work and undergo a one-tenday observation process - Be the owner of their own weaponry/armor - Be able to wield a weapon of melee, or reload and handle a crossbow. Bowmen and arcanists, as well as Clergymen are not accepted at this point - though exceptions may be made after personal meetings
If you wish to enlist with the Golden Doubloons, address a letter to the care of King-Captain Royce - Rock Bottom Inn, Upper Sanctuary.