[@Hawlin]
The half-elf opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out for several seconds. "Tall tales precipitate high expectations," she remarked at last. "What do you want, Gorman?"

Gorman scratched his chin. "So, uh, the Captain figures that you don't much like elves, and she was wondering if you'd like to join us orcs instead. The pay is really good, and you'll still be fighting the Warlock. Plus, I'm a [i]really[/i] big fan of yours. She tells us stories about you and your friends, and it's a real honor to finally meet you. Please come with us? She'll be [i]sooo[/i] tickled to have you in her warband."

Gorman folded his hands and widened his eyes. This giant orc was truly, genuinely pleading with her!