Adventuring Group Wanted

Wotcher Mister Goodbarrel,

If it serves to alleviate your worries, I have it on good faith that the peculiar skin discolouration which characterises those known as "goblins" is entirely non-contagious, and you run no risk of developing the condition by spending time in their company.

Additionally (and more importantly) I should like to wish you every success with your plan to establish your own regiment of explorers. There's an awful lot we don't know about the new world, and I've no doubt that fellows such as yourself will soon prove to be invaluable!

Should you find yourself requiring any items or equipment for your travels, please make a point of cornering me at some point over the next few days. I've a number of wares and whizzbangs that might be useful to you, and would be quite happy to grant you and your companions a sizeable discount in order to help you on your way. Have you decided upon a name for your regiment yet?

I suppose no one needs to apply for anything. I wonder what happens if they want to, though?


-Kuo Kun

***OOG: Not Benjamin Daimler. The message is repeated in gobinoid immediately next to the first one on the same piece of parchment. Translations are identical***

This is rather illuminating. Having attended the last 3 feasts and the war council with nothing but the intent to help, I have noticed a trend of being shrugged aside and stepped on by a very vocal section of the town. Previously, I merely attributed this abuse to an extension of the ways of New Gaaldron and Enax, Mighty be His Name, in these southern lands, the natural order of the world which sets us, most humble of the goblinoid races, at the bottom. But then you call us all "evil".

A rough log of the past few months since I left New Gaaldron:
Religious fanatics invade 3 months ago and I help mend the wounded on both sides; I get spit on and chased away from my patients. I answer the call to arms, attend the war council, and personally take a vital role in the manufacture of a potion for the fight; I get beaten and robbed for my efforts. I come to join in the revelry after the victory against the demons; I am kicked out of the inn and forced to eat in the cold. And this past feast, I bring some new travelers to town and introduce them to the seneschal; I am dragged away with a blade at my throat and thrown to the ground.

With the increase of refugees coming from the north, it is a near inevitability that more goblins will be arriving in town. I suggest you, and all those who think like you, start getting to know us instead of making terribly insulting statements about our entire race. You may disagree with our lifestyle, our customs, and our traditions, but you are going to have to get acclimated to living with us.

I am personally incredibly insulted by your words, Mr. Goodbarrel. They ring of ignorance, racism, and pointless hate. I wouldn't join your adventuring group if the Herald Of Enax, Mighty be His Name, came to me and offered ascension to hobgoblin for helping you!

That said, if you ever need medical attention, I'll be more than happy to sew you back together.

-Grobspit Snaggletooth, G.D.S.

Because of the amount of you telling me that some Goblins are "not evil", I have changed my mind. Goblins may apply, but the rest of the group has to certify that they are indeed not evil. I did not change my opinion, i bet none of the Goblins that will apply will be nice, or just neutral. But I will give them the chance. And to Professor Goggins, thank you for your offer, we will definitely be going to you if we need gear. And we do not have a name yet.

Ah well. It gave the group character.

Not everyone can be pleased at the same time, so no need to worry any longer than.


-Kuo Kun

*OOG NOT Sergei*



Everyone bleeds.


-S