The camp employs a number of mercenaries as guards. Depending on the season and
the imminence of danger, their number varies between half a dozen up to twenty
(one company). It is their responsibility to protect the camp and to patrol the
area around the mines. Some of them also accompany the monthly mule train to
Shenadun, as the path is particularly dangerous. The men are well paid and
enjoy the benefits of guild members as long as they are in the guild's
employ. Any harm coming to one of the miners under their protection can lead to
their replacement, so they take their job very seriously.
Most of the mercenaries have been in the guild's employ for several years and
they consider themselves to be far superior to any "seasonal rabble" that is
hired to bolster their ranks on occasion.
The commander of the mercenaries is Valdek of Halder, a 36 year old veteran
warrior. The current strength of his company is eleven men.