Gerik and Rennac

I never liked how no matter what Rennac seems forced to end up with L'Archel. I don't think he would stay if it wasn't profitable for him. So here's a way he could get out of it

Support: C

GERIK: Hey you what's your name?

RENNAC:….Are you addressing me?

GERIK: Yeah, what's your name?

RENNAC: I'm Rennac.

GERIK: Are you from Carcino?

RENNAC: Yes I— wait a minuet We've met before haven't we?

GERIK: Yeah it took me awhile but now its coming back to me.

RENNAC: My father once wanted to hire you as protection for a caravan to Grado. That's where we met.

GERIK: Yeah but if memory serves me right you were protesting against hiring us for the caravan.

RENNAC:…..

GERIK: How come?

RENNAC: Let me explain the situation. You see a merchant in Grado wanted to buy some high quality silk that was only made in Carcino. My father allowed me to work out all the details. This was my first big shot at handling a business transaction of this importance. I organized all the details and made arrangements for payment and everything. It was all to test how good I was as a merchant.

GERIK: So you still ain't answered my question.

RENNAC: I'm getting there. So I organized a caravan and of course had to hire a guard for it. So I contacted Gerik's Mercenaries.

GERIK: Yeah I remember I personally came along.

RENNAC: Then surely you also remember why I didn't hire you.

GERIK: Oh yeah that's right, we were too expensive.

RENNAC: Well you fee would have cut into my profits too much and it seemed absurd to pay that much when other mercenaries could be found for cheaper. So in the end I used a cheaper group of guards.

GERIK: What happened?

RENNAC: Within a week of leaving we received word that the guards I'd hired had betrayed us and stolen all our goods leaving me with practically nothing. My father was livid he said this never would have happened if I'd hired Gerik's Mercenaries. He demanded that I pay him back for all the losses. My first and only shot as a merchant ended in utter failure.

GERIK: So what did you do?

RENNAC: I ran away from home. I haven't seen my father in years. I spent the next few weeks tracking down those mercenaries. Finally I found their stronghold I snuck in and managed to recover a bit of their treasure. Realizing I had talent at this, I started perfecting my skills and became a thief.

GERIK: What just like that?

RENNAC: As the youngest of four brothers I was constantly having my stuff stolen as a child. I was much smaller but cleverer that my siblings. So I learned to simply sneak about and take it back I also learned how to hide it.

GERIK: Wow that's some story.

RENNAC: I set myself up as a mercenary hoping to make money and here I am today.

GERIK:…..Guess you learned a hard lesson huh?

Support: B

RENNAC: Hey Gerik!

GERIK: What's up Rennac?

RENNAC: One of my sources tells me that you and your crew are making quite a bit of money for this little adventure.

GERIK: Well you know we're expensive does that surprise you?

RENNAC: No not at all I was just wondering….. well I'll come right out and say it. Are you accepting new recruits?

GERIK: You want to join Geriks Mercenaries?!

RENNAC: I became a mercenary to make money. But all I've ever done were small time jobs that barely paid me anything. This business with L'Archel has been a disaster. I'm done with that. I'm ready for the big leagues!

GERIK: Well no offense but your not the strongest person around. I doubt you could hold your own in a fight.

RENNAC: Hey my sword arm is pretty good. But even then my skill may not be fighting but I have other better skills you know.

GERIK: Well we don't really have any thieves in our guild. You know we're a mercenary guild not a thief's guild.

RENNAC: Well then maybe it's time to expand your horizons.

GERIK: I don't know about that.

RENNAC: Even if you ignore my trade you have to acknowledge my skill. What if your fighting an enemy who holds up in a castle with no way in? I can pick the locks and get you in. Or what about a fight in fog or at dark you'll need someone with sharp eyes to help you out

GERIK: Well those are good points but still I'm not sure.

RENNAC: What do I have to do to prove myself to you?

GERIK: I'll tell you what. See this gem here.

RENNAC: That jewel looks valuable

GERIK: Yeah I received it as payment for my last job but haven't had a chance to sell it yet. This will be your test

RENNAC: You want me to try and steal it from you?

GERIK: You can try to steal it or attempt to take it by force from me. You have three days to accomplish this if you do your in.

RENNAC:…Consider it done.

Support: A

GERIK: Well Rennac it's been three days and I still have my jewel.

RENNAC: Yeah I guess you do.

GERIK: Did you even attempt to try anything?

RENNAC: Well I did until that is I realized that the bauble you showed me was fake.

GERIK: What makes you say that?

RENNAC: Oh please. I'm the son of a merchant, and a thief by trade there's no way you could pass off a fake jewel to me.

GERIK: That may be but you didn't really think I'd risk a real gem to a thief did you?

RENNAC: Oh no you're much to smart for that, I wouldn't expect any less.

GERIK: Yeah but the fact remains that you didn't steal it from me. So I don't know if your qualified—

RENNAC: Have you taken a look at your boots lately?

GERIK: What about them?

RENNAC: Perhaps you should look closer.

GERIK:…Well I don't see anything out of the— Ahh!

RENNAC: Noticed it now have you?!

GERIK: My buckles they're not the same are they.

RENNAC: Yeah I noticed you had silver buckles on your boots REAL silver so I stole the real ones and replaced them with fakes.

GERIK: How on earth did you do that?

RENNAC: Trade secret. Oh and I wonder if you recognize these.

GERIK: Those earrings look like Tethys and that ring belongs to Marisa.

RENNAC: I don't think they've noticed that these articles are missing either.

GERIK: Marisa is the very definition of a light sleeper. How the hell did you get that ring from her?

RENNAC: I didn't take it when she was asleep, I took it while she was awake.

GERIK:…..

RENNAC: Well am I in?

GERIK: I must say I'm impressed I don't think I've ever seen such a display of cunning and knavery. So welcome aboard as one of Geriks mercenaries.

RENNAC: Yes no more being ordered around by miss holy princess. Finally I can live the good life.

GERIK: Hey just cause your in doesn't mean you can take it easy now. I expect every mercenary to earn their pay. And I also expect you to return the stuff you stole.

RENNAC: Relax I'll give the stuff back I'm just glad that I finally have the chance to make some real money.

GERIK: I expect that you'll reserve your sticky fingers for the enemy though. I don't tolerate thieving from our own got that?

RENNAC: Oh of course. So when do I start?

GERIK: After this war ends you can come back with me to the guild and we'll get you started. Remember no stealing from your own men okay? (leaves screen)

RENNAC: I won't….well unless they have something REAL valuable.

End of Game

Rennac returned with Gerik to the guild and became a mercenary. After Gerik's fame grew he appointed Rennac as his second to help manage the business. Rennac brought the guild great success by introducing them to act as guards for merchant supply convoys. Gerik eventually retired and left leadership of the guild to Rennac