(09-23-2013, 03:26 PM)ErikLossart Wrote: As for how he approaches clients? Word of mouth, posting ads for his services on tavern walls, approaching people offering bounties or flat out opening a stall in the Ul'dah market and selling his services.
Mind you, I have a backstory as to WHY he acts as a mercenary. It's not something as simple as flat, antagonistic greed.
If he's an established presence (what i'm assuming for word of mouth) then I would imagine that most people who approach either have an idea of what the title entails or are at least looking for something more potent.
Then i'd presume they'd be cautious instead of downright afraid. Acknowledging the danger while still desiring to make use of it (Ala' large camp fire cooking).
The closest Parallel I can imagine for my own character is that he has a small reputation as a Goldsmith, and people are disbelieving of his heritage until he meets them face to face.
Hmm, would you (for mercenary work) ever be asked to provide an "example" of your skills? I think that would lead people to genuine fear, the unknowing in particular, where as it would still cause a small amount of cautious respect in people even expecting it. (The parallel I imagine being stunt drivers, seeing them do something so technical when you don't know much about it is terrifying, and when you understand a little its still a 'wow he's crazy' but more subdued.) /shrug, just my way of looking at it.
