[quote=@MelonHead] In a weird way I think that is what would make our characters interesting. We've all heard the stories of the legendary hero's rise to power and justice, but who's heard the story told from the point of view of the grunts? I think that's what drew me to this. [/quote] That is a nice perspective. In that case I like the claimant idea even more. Ironically there is a series of books kind of like this, also staring a merc company of orcs. [quote=@Flagg] What about something a bit simpler, at least to start with? King dies without issue, rival lords are warring for the crown and the Company is in the service of one of them? Then perhaps an heir can be discovered or other nations or factions (religious body, mages, elves, etc) can be brought in to complicate what was a good old fashion civil war? [/quote] That's pretty much the idea, I was more wondering about the why of our siege. Which I think would be the best place to discover said hier. Imo any way. Also, hi Flagg. ^^ Long time no see.