Leopold:
Nice to meet you, traveler. I am Leopold, Commander of the third platoon of the Black Lion mercenaries.
Our troops are as dignified and brave as any Knights on this continent. Last summer when the drakes swarmed out of Dragon Valley, we defended Castle Giran. A few months ago when the pirates of Avella attacked the floating city of Heine, it was the Black Lions who defeated them.
These days we are battling the Turek oak people of the northwestern part of Gludio at the request of farmer Piotur.
Ask about the jewel.