The courier arrives early in the afternoon on Aubentag. With them are three escorts, which is typical for escorting messengers through the border princes among those who can afford it, and their gear is well maintained, which is somewhat less so. Finding Jinarah doesn't take very long, nor much coin to grease the wheels; there's only one High Elf in Myrmidens, and mercenaries don't tend to make themselves hard to find for prospective clients. Pauline Fren, as the woman introduces herself, is here to hire their services on behalf of Lord Berra Marsden of Heramere to serve as military advisors for a year. The terms are generous, although hardly shockingly so, and Lord Marsden has been around long enough to be known for his fair dealing. The sealed letter she carries with her bears out these claims, and outlines the specific terms proposed. She'll have to answer to the lord and his heir, though his orders take priority, and she is expected to assist in the defense of their holdings... most of the clauses are standard, but it's clear that the person drafting this has an actual understanding of both mercenaries and combat.
It's not impossible that this is a fake, but between the couriers and advance it would be expensive for little clear gain. The Border Princes are not Naggaroth; here, treachery must make its concessions to practicality.