Noon Star, 5th
day of Morning Sun, Year Eight of the Blood Dragon
Dear Cpt. Barabond,
My name
is Bradohn Scratchy-Beard of the Deepcave Clan. I have recently left the halls
of my forefathers, where I spent my formative years mining for precious jewels
and crafting armor, weapons, and other trinkets to sell to the residents of
neighboring villages. The Cave of Deepcave, from which I hail, is well known far
and wide as home to the finest dwarven craftsmen in all the land, and at least
half of that reputation is a direct result of my fine handiwork.
Despite
my clear proficiency as a blacksmith, due to unfortunate circumstances
involving a mighty dragon, a hoard of vast treasures untold, and absolutely
nothing to do with losing a bet to my step-brother, I find myself without a
home and in need of employment. No doubt you may wonder why I have not
presented myself to the smithy down the road for a potential job offer, and I
assure you it is because I have far surpassed his talent and would learn
nothing under his tutelage, and not because he is an arrogant elf who I’d
rather never speak to. Besides, a skilled craftsman such as myself has no need
for further experience in the working of metals.
No, I,
Bradohn Scratchy-Beard, desire a change of pace. Though I don’t have much
experience in the ways of the blade, I make up for it with my quick movements,
personally-crafted mithril armor, and seemingly endless stockade of confusion
potions that were acquired by one hundred percent legal means. I am sure that
an esteemed company such as yours would be quick to employ a handsome and
talented dwarf such as myself.
As for
my living arrangements, of which you will no doubt inquire since you are
obviously going to hire me, I am but a simple man. A vast, three bedroom house
will do (one room for me, one for my servants, and one for my collection of glass-blown
dragon figurines), and constant guards will, of course, be necessary to keep
away potential suitors, vagabonds, and angry-looking halflings to whom I
absolutely do not owe any money. I would prefer to have seven days off a week,
but if you absolutely require my services I suppose I could make you some mail
every once in a while.
As a gift
to my future employer, I enclose a very rare bejeweled artifact that not only
looks beautiful, but is also under an ancient curse – I haven’t checked it out
yet, but I am fairly certain it’s one of those good kinds of curses that will
bring your family gold for countless generations. Hopefully this offer of
goodwill, as well as the many talents and interests that I possess as outlined
in my enclosed resume, will persuade you that I am the best fit for your guild.
May your beard grow ever
longer,
Bradohn Scratchy-Beard
of the Deepcave Clan
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