The next morning at breakfast, Robert, Gonzo and Emm seem to be rather hung over but quite pleased with themselves.
As you are finishing up, Jeeves announces that there is a dwarf at the door requesting an audience. You agree to see him, and a few minutes later a dwarf warrior comes clanking into the room, clad in armour and carrying an assortment of weapons.
"Yo, that's more like it!" says Robert, "This is Drandar. He wants to join us. Got tired of wearing a tux."
"It feels good to be back," the dwarf says, with smile. "I forgot how much I missed the feel of armour on my back."
"Good to be back from where?"
"I retired from adventuring for a while, and was working at Catrina's establishment as a bouncer." the dwarf replies.
"So, I'm ready," he says, looking to Gonzo, "Are you still up to some dwarf-to-dwarf practice, or are you recovering from the party you had at Catrina's?" he asks, grinning at Gonzo and Robert. "You left quite the impression on the ladies."
"Yo! I be ready when youse is ready... youse looks a bit busy juggling all dat gear of yours. Maybe youse should take a seat for a bit ta catch yer breath?" Gonzo says offering him his seat.
Darian rolls his eyes.
"And who are you?" he asks.
"Excuse my manners. I'm Darian Trist and this is Jesse, my wife."
"Pleased to meet you. The name is familar, but I'm not sure if we have met. I used to travel with the ranger Kadlian, and was part of the group that cleared out the Black Keep," the dwarf says.
Darian gives Occa a quick glance. "Kadlian's group, eh? If I might ask, what caused you to leave? They're a bit uptight, but a pretty good bunch of folks, overall."
"Personal reasons," the dwarf says. "It was my time to go, and they got that woman mage, all tattooed and pierced and things. So, I decided to take a break."
Occa says, "Well, welcome aboard. We will be leaving in about a month. You get a share of the treasure. If, err, I mean when you die, I will wish you back if I am still alive."
Occa starts flipping through some of the books he has found lately.
Darian holds out a hand. "Welcome to the group. Do you need to be outfitted in magical items or do you have your own?"
"What do you got?" he asks, "Weapons, armour? I'm all for that. I have a magic sword, good against reptiles, as I recall, and a magic military pick, but that is it."
"Yes, we got a wide variety of stuff in the community chest. Just check it out."
After breakfast you go about your respective businesses. At some point Darian takes Drandar down to rummage through the community chest.