It's already been addressed, %PCRank. Any more guards hired now, and it'll just mean that much more carnage in the long run.

Three of them volunteered? The poor fools.... So be it. I'll see to it that they're outfitted immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Two of them volunteered? Falco's ridiculous optimism has not poisoned them all, I see. So be it. I'll see to it that they're outfitted immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Two of them volunteered? Falco's ridiculous optimism has not poisoned them all, I see. So be it. I'll see to it that they're outfitted immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Two of them volunteered? Falco's ridiculous optimism has not poisoned them all, I see. So be it. I'll see to it that they're outfitted immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Only one volunteer? Perhaps they are not all as stupid as I'd assumed. Nevertheless, I will see to it that our guard friend get equipment and orders immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Only one volunteer? Perhaps they are not all as stupid as I'd assumed. Nevertheless, I will see to it that our guard friend get equipment and orders immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Only one volunteer? Perhaps they are not all as stupid as I'd assumed. Nevertheless, I will see to it that our guard friend get equipment and orders immediately. Come back in a few days, and I'll have something extra special for you.

Who's it going to be, then?

Who's it going to be, then?

Who's it going to be, then?

Who's it going to be, then?

Who's it going to be, then?

Who's it going to be, then?

Who's it going to be, then?

You haven't found anyone? I find that impossible to believe. Get back out there and keep looking.

Very well, but don't dawdle. Find out who's willing soon.

Well, have you found anyone to take up the positions?

Personally, I couldn't care if they all dropped dead tomorrow. But the investors are becoming nervous, and I'm not quite ready for them to pull out of the venture just yet. So you're going to poll the colonists and see if any are willing to volunteer. It'll look better that way, don't you think? Return to me when you've found some willing to take the job.

It's already been taken care of, from what I heard.

Oh, you're silly. Hee hee! Why would I ever do something like that? With all these big, strong men here, I'm sure they can take care of it.

Oh, no. I have Seler to look after. And I don't think I'm really suited for that sort of thing, do you?

Not over your dead body.

I'm an old man. I'd be of no use to you.

Ha ha! No.

You want me to guard this place? No, I don't think so. Sorry.

Good luck with that. I'm afraid you won't see me volunteering. I have enough to do, thank you very much.

I've already accepted the opportunity, %PCName.

So you're looking for volunteers? I've never been one to turn down an offer. It's gotten me this far, and maybe now I can go even farther. Sure, I'll accept.

Yes, like I told you, I'll do it.

This is interesting news. I was just telling someone the other day that someone needs to make sure his place is safe. Looks like I'll get a chance to put my money where my mouth is, eh? I'll do it.

I've already said I'll do it. What else do you want me to say?

Really? I've got to admit, this mining stuff isn't really for me. It's not that I mind hard work, but I'm just not enjoying it. There's nothing to lose, right? Sure, I'll give it a try.

That's Carnius' problem. Not mine.

You've already taken care of it, %PCName.

Three of them have volunteered? Excellent! I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Two of them have volunteered? Well, that's good.! I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Two of them have volunteered? Well, that's good.! I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Two of them have volunteered? Well, that's good.! I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Only one volunteer? That's disappointing. Ah, well. I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Only one volunteer? That's disappointing. Ah, well. I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Only one volunteer? That's disappointing. Ah, well. I'll see to it that they're outfitted with the appropriate equipment. Thank you for doing this, %PCName.

Very well. Let me know when you've finished polling the colonists.

Good. Who do we have available?

Good. Who do we have available?

Good. Who do we have available?

Good. Who do we have available?

Good. Who do we have available?

Good. Who do we have available?

Good. Who do we have available?

You haven't found anyone? There must be someone willing to take on guard duty. You'll have to search a little harder, %PCName.

Have you finished, or are you going to keep looking for colonists willing to act as guards?

I think it's only fair that others take up the responsibility, but it's not something I would be willing to order any of them to do. I'd like to see if there are any volunteers first. Ask around, and see if any of the colonists would be interested. Let me know if you find any.

There's no need to hire more guards, %PCName.

Oh, Percius Mercius agreed to garrison your stronghold? Good. I will give the orders to begin the next phase of construction.

Yes, speak with Percius Mercius at the local Guild of Fighters. They usually know of a few good Redoran fighters out of work.

If you have any trouble with your guards, let me know about it.

Oh? You were able to get Frelene Acques out? I will take you word for it. I'll have a few of our better fighters sent over to your stronghold, %PCName.

I know a few men who can garrison your stronghold, and I'll even recommend them to you for free. But first you'll have to get my friend, Frelene Acques out of prison. She's being held in the prison under the Hlaalu Canton in Vivec. Find a way to get her out and report back to me.