I heard we have to stay here in this area until the Kerub problem is solved. We work long, hard hours, the pay is poor, and some villagers feel that paying mercenaries means they can treat us as their servants!

I'm a hired blade, not a sky-happy courier! I deserve more money than this. So I started looking into a few ventures of my own. I asked around town and think I've struck gold, so to speak.

It's the villagers--they all love mushrooms! They grow underground, and if you know where to dig, you can make quite a bit selling them.

The best part is, the villagers are too scared of the beasts out here to gather them on their own! The only problem facing me now, is the competition.

Ha. Not exactly. I'm talking about the Shortbristle Bellepigs. They eat mushrooms like Asmodians eat dirt and are happily chewing their way through my profits right now.

I was thinking, if two of us work together, we could eliminate the competition! We both cull a few of the Bellepigs, and I'll make sure you get a healthy cut of the profit I make.

What do you think?

Smart choice, your character. I knew I could count on you.

Just head a little further into the forest, and you'll find plenty of Shortbristle Bellepigs to get started on. We'll meet back here when you're done.

You know, there was a vote to accept you into the unit, your character. I'll tell you now, I spoke up for you, when others were against the idea.

I guess I was wrong. You're not a real mercenary after all.

Done with the Shortbristle Bellepigs already?

I haven't even gone out to do my part yet! You must be pretty fast.

Great work! Now I can get to my favorite spot and collect a good batch of mushrooms!

I had a good feeling about you, back when we first voted to let you into the unit. I see now I was right to speak on your behalf.

Here's your cut. A good day's work isn't always its own reward, your class.

1. Hunt the Shortbristle Bellepigs that are stealing mushrooms (/8).

2. Talk with Ampeis.

Ampeis has a side job collecting mushrooms. However, Shortbristle Bellepigs have been sniffing them out and eating them all. Help Ampeis by cutting down their numbers.

You helped Ampeis get his side job back by hunting the Bellepigs that were eating the mushrooms.