barking up a different tree

"As far as goods, we have no particular specialty as yet," Well, he supposed that wasn't uncommon. No doubt Aerie would find something sooner or later that they'd specialize in acquiring or making themselves from the materials they could find. The northlands offered much in the way of northern animals. He could often find polar bears, penguins, seals, and many more northern dwelling creatures that he often used in his crafts. No doubt there might be rare herbs up this way, too, but herbology wasn't his specialty. "We do have some who craft items to assist in hunts and in battle, but our primary trade is our own skills as warriors. As guards, trainers, raiders... and other such things." That definitely piqued his interest, though he did well to not show too much excitement, however. His gaze lifted a bit more to meet Eligos' own and the interest was visible. Weapons and things used for hunting would be quite useful for them, especially since he had more plans for raids and the like on the horizon.

"We also buy and sell information obtained by our scouts."

That in itself was interesting to hear. While Acere was generally a man of honor and his word, he couldn't deny that times were changing. After the raid on Abaven, he doubted he could trust Theory not to try and stick a dagger in his own back despite her pack winning. The idea of buying and selling information for one's own use...or perhaps for the use of others...was questionable, but he knew things wouldn't always remain as they are now among the packs. Sooner or later someone would decide to go a step further, and he'd be damned if he sat back like a content hound waiting for someone to come around and ambush his own. "I must say, I'm intrigued. Not many are so open about your last statement. Many choose to hide their intentions whether they're allies, enemies, or otherwise..." He wasn't sure what to make of it quite yet, but for now he'd keep his thoughts on the matter reserved until he learned more about Aerie, or perhaps Eligos himself. "What do you generally ask in return for your services? Say I wanted someone to come by and show us some new tricks, or a couple more heads for a raiding party or something more...brash...what's your asking price?"