"You're going to help me find the rest of the Daggers? Hmm. I'm not sure you're Dagger material. Your hands look kind of soft and delicate. Like you've never beaten anything into submission with your own two fists before." Just tell me what's going on here.

"The Daggers were hired to help Lord Diel gather research about the harpies. We get him what he needs and we get paid. Simple as pie. But now the rest of the Daggers are missing. We need to find them and make sure our first mission is a success." This is the Daggers' first job? What kind of research are we talking about?

"Harpies, eggs, whatever we can bring back so Lord Diel can figure out why these birds have become so violent lately." And what do we need to do?

"We have to find the missing Daggers! Gelvin, our leader, and the Remly brothers. We find them and help them finish their jobs. And while we're at it, we look for the queen birdy, Foulwing. She's a vicious killer and she needs to be dealt with." Can I ask you a few questions?

"We shouldn't dawdle, so make it quick." Who are the Daggers?

"We're an odd bunch, that's for sure. Gelvin found each of us either drinking away our troubles or begging for gold on the streets of Daggerfall. We were good for nothing and all but forgotten. Gelvin wanted to change that." Why'd you decide to form your own group?

"A few of us tried to join the city guard or hook up with the Fighters Guild. Truth be told, they wouldn't have us. We weren't good enough for them. So we formed the Daggers to show them that they're wrong." How did the Daggers hook up with Lord Diel?

"Lord Diel's guards were in the city, looking to hire some muscle. They found us in the Rosy Lion, celebrating our newly formed partnership. We needed a job, Lord Diel needed some help, and here we are." Did you ask about the job before you accepted it?

"Well, not really. We were talking about how we needed to find a job, and suddenly Lord Diel's men were making us an offer. We took it as a sign that we were doing the right thing. The Daggers were going places!" Why don't you use a weapon?

"I vowed that I would always face my opponents as an equal. If an enemy came at me with a sword, I would meet his blade with one of my own. The harpies fight with claws. How could I go up against them with anything more than fists nature gave me?" But their claws are sharp as razors ....

"Sharp and natural. They don't weild weapons, so neither will I. I fight them head on, fists against claws. And I will do so with honor." After meeting Bumnog again atop the Shrieking Scar: "Wonder why Lord Diel is so interested in keeping these things alive? What can you learn when a damn harpy is trying to peck your eyes out?"

After meeting Bumnog near the Diel main camp: "Listen, you've helped the Daggers. A lot. And we appreciate it. But before we go back to camp, I need to make sure you understand something." I'm listening.

"Gelvin has a good head and a good heart. Always puts the Daggers first and keep us on the right side of the law. Of course, that's part of the reason we're still struggling. Sometimes mercenaries can't be too choosey about the jobs they take." Why are you telling this to me?

"This Lord Diel, something's not right with him. Why does a noble care about harpies? But whatever. It doesn't matter. The Daggers need to get paid. If not, our mercenary group collapses and we're all back to the streets. Again." What do you think Diel is up to?

"You're not listening. I'm saying that it doesn't matter. He could be a saint or Molag Bal himself. What matters is that we get paid so the Daggers can stay together. Got that? Now let's get back to camp."

After meeting Bumnog near the Miltrin's Fishing Cabin: "I couldn't help overhearing. I know the house that Granette told you about. I think I'll go with you. I want to make sure that Gelvin isn't having second thoughts. We really need to get paid for this job."

If Lord Alain Diel is killed: "So Gelvin killed the bastard? I didn't think he had it in him. It still doesn't change the fact that he botched our entire deal. I told you to talk him out of it." Lord Diel planned to sell harpies and eggs. He was using you.

"Yeah, I figured that out. His lordship was also behind the whole harpy menace thing, too, wasn't he? Well, it's a good thing I decided not to count on Gelvin to turn a profit." What do you mean?

"I snatched this from the camp when no one was looking. It's not much, but a few gems are better than no gems at all. Why don't you tell Gelvin that you found it on his lordship's body. We don't want him to think I stole it or anything." Why don't you just give it to Gelvin?

"Well, I trust you. Besides, I need to set these birdies free, and they're not going to be very happy when I do. You've dealt with enough Dagger business for one day. Leave this to me. Go on, go on. I'll catch up later."