"That's right," Taas replies with a little shrug. It didn't seem to be a sore subject to him, at least. "I left seven years ago, and hung with a couple of mercenary bands for a while before I continued on to be a bodyguard."

The warrior looks over at the gathered people. "I never really intended to be part of all this, but I'm glad it happened in the end. I've met a lot of good people here." There's another smile. "Maybe you will, too."