~Excerpts from the MFH Handbook~
RULES
Rule Number 1: All rules set by Verant and 989 Studios are to be respected by the members of Mercenaries For Hire. Breaking them will result in discharge if it is brought to our attention. However, since you may be getting banned from the game, this is a moot point. It must be stated that we will support the rules of Variant and 989 Studios.

Rule Number 2: Game Fun Must Be Maintained. Our guild is based on role playing being a mercenary, we must remember that not all people playing Everquest are as avid about RP as we are. If any one that tells you out of character (OOC) that something you are doing is offending them, i.e. Your Role Playing a Necromancer hating Paladin and they are playing a Necromancer but not into the role playing aspect of the game, you must desist immediately. As long as they are in the spirit of the RP, and you let them know OOC that it is RP before you get into a heated disagreement, then game fun is maintained.

Rule Number 3: Cursing and use of vulgarity is not banned by MFH in guild chat due to the spirit of our RP. In shouts, auctions, and out of character chat channels, it will not be tolerated. Some are offended by the use of such language. We maintain a zero tolerance for those that insult or offend others by the use of such language.

Rule Number 4: The Mercenaries Creed must be observed. MFH members do not beg for anything, We always offer compensation. If a deal is made, you MUST complete it unless you are released from it by word of mouth. For out of guild dealings, the MFH expects its members to deal honorably. For guild dealings, anything from trades to lending of money, you are advised to have a witness present so that any disputes that come up later may be smoothed out by a third party. It is recommended that you use the /log command before and after each time you are negotiating or transacting a business deal. This provides a record of the transaction to reference if a problem arises later, it also provides us with a history of contracts and prices that can be posted on the internet for other MFH to use as a guideline.

Rule Number 5: Role Play is enforced in this guild. We are a Role Play guild offering our members a Role Play environment to explore and enjoy. Out of character communication should always be set apart by the indicator OOC, and should be kept to a minimum. /guild chat channel is for in character discussion.

Rule Number 6: Real life and fun take priority. Guild Events and Training Maneuvers are open for all to attend and participation is completely voluntary. You may at any time during a guild event leave the event, if you have to. Please let the commanding officer know. **No MFH member may be promoted, participate in guild events, be issued guild equipment, or enjoy any of the privileges of their rank until they are listed on the MFH internet site with their valid email address, character info, and they have edited their bio on EQ.**

Rule Number 7: All Ranks in the MFH should be respected. Each rank is important and carries with it certain privileges, duties, and authorities. Officers are allowed to give orders to lower ranking members because the lower ranking member has AGREED to take orders from that officer for a set time (guild event, training maneuver, until the hunting group disbands, etc.).


The Quartermaster of the guild will supply it's members with one magical weapon, a uniform, and a good ranged weapon (if they can use one) as supply makes available.

Standard Equipment consists of the following:
BLACK ARMOR
* Tunic or Robe (Chest)
* Sleeves (Arms)
* Bracer or Bracelet (1 Wrist slot)
* Gloves or Gauntlets (Hands)
* Leggings or Greaves (Legs)
* Boots (Feet)
WEAPONS
* 1 magical weapon
* 1 good bow if you can use Archery

Official Requests of the Quartermasters may be made via the MFH Internet Site for any equipment or items (not money) that the Quartermaster may have pass through his hands.

Any items not conforming to standard equipment will be offered to you at list price. No, the guild will not arbitrarily supply you with free tailor made bags or any other items you want. The guild may sell them to you a reasonably good price if available.

A Quartermaster does not have to go to those they are issueing armor to, those wishing to get their armor, should come to them.

All items issued to guild members through the Quartermaster's staff are GUILD PROPERTY. By order of the Chief Quartermaster, guild property may be given, sold, or donated to it's members or those outside, and then becomes that person's sole personal property.

Any Armor that conforms to this regulation will be accepted as in uniform during guild events; parades, troop maneuvers, public appearances and etc. There is a document detailing what black armor is available on the MFH Internet Site.

During regular group hunting, jobs and other combat any suitable attire for the situation is acceptable.

Begging is against the charter of the MFH. Any time you ask another player for somthing you must offer to pay (even if all you can afford is a few copper). Always charge, always pay.


RANKS
New Recruit
Trooper
Specialist 1
Specialist 2
Specialist 3
Master Sergeant
Sergeant
Captain
Lieutenant
Assistant Commander in Chief
Commander In Chief

EXECUTIVE STAFF
Requisitions and Issuing Section:
Quartermaster
Requisitions Specialist
Senior Quartermaster
Chief Quartermaster
Recruitment Section:
Recruiter
Senior Recruiter
Chief Recruiter
Liason Section:
Founder
First Lieutenant


PROMOTION
Our guild does not have a lot of lip service. We are based on action, and reward action. And we do see, those who tow the line.

Read the details in the handbook on the rank you wish to attain, meet the requirements. Then go above the duty of your current rank consistently. Post a request in the promotions forum on the MFH Internet Site.

DUE PROCESS
What can you do if you have a disagreement, or feel someone has done you wrong? here they are in order of seriousness
1) Speak to your Superior Officer
2) Post in the MFH Legal Department Forum on the MFH Internet Site
3) Request Written Orders according to the Standard of Refusal
4) Call for a Tribunal and a ranking officer can arbitrate the dispute
4) Ask the Lieutenents for a Board of Inquiry
or
5) call for a Duel of Honor

DISCIPLINE
1) Fine
2) Demotion
3) Discharge

JOIN THE MFH
New Recruits -- This is the first rank you will have as a member of the MFH.
All New Recruits are initially assigned to First Battalion, D Company.
Privileges: New Recruits may neither organize nor sit on Tribunals, but they may request them. New Recruits benefit from the guidance of their CO while they are assigned to the training Battalion, they may attend all training exercises.
Duties: None (officially anyway), they are to learn about the guild and may become involved in training until two weeks approximately after they are tagged at which time they may request a transfer to a permanent assignment, and attain the rank of Trooper.

**No MFH member may be promoted, participate in guild events, be issued guild equipment, or enjoy any of the privileges of their rank until they are listed on the MFH internet site with their valid email address, character info, and they have edited their bio on EQ.**

To register with the guild, click on the link at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to create an EZBOARD account. A global account is suggested. You MUST use your character name as your account name.

You must fill in your information on the membership list Forum on our ezboard. The following is the correct format:

Name: EQ Character Name
C.O.: Commanding Officer
Rank: current rank and Batallion number
Email: VALID email address
Address: Favorite Local EQ Hangout Starting City EQ Continent
Level: season/level
Heritage and Specialty: class and race
Playtimes: (my time zone) I usually play between (local time) and (local time).
Character Notes: skills your character has mastered and some character story if you have it. The Names of any alternate characters you have in the MFH. The names of any other alternate characters that you have on Brell and want the MFH to be able to contact.
Personal Info: Your real name, Country and any other info about yourself you want to share.

**Within your bio on EQ (thing people see when they inspect you), you must abbreviate the following; Battalion: (your battalion), CO: (your commanding officer), Rank: (your current rank, New Recruit, Trooper, etc.).

::Click F9 key until your view allows you to see your character. Right click on your character twice. You will see a 'examine' screen come up just as if you were 'inspecting' another character. There will be a blank and empty text box on the lower right hand side with the words 'Mercenaries For' in it. You merely start typing::

MFH CHARTER
The 'Mercenaries for Hire' (MFH) are devoted to devising and implementing strategic approaches to game warfare (combat) both to increase hunting efficiency and to aide in PVP battles.

Mercenaries Creed

I swear to uphold the Creed by being a living example of the following:

1) To always complete my contract once accepted, regardless of cost in time or gold, to my employers 'exact' specifications.

2) To always get paid.

3) To never leave a companion in danger, to show no cowardice in battle or business dealings.

4) To honor other Swords for Hire, in friendship, competition, or battle with utter professionally.

5) To deal honorably and fight dirty.

6) To live by the MFH Handbook.

The MFH is dedicated to making EverQuest an *enjoyable* Role Playing experience for those that desire such things, and break new ground in Everquest. Role-play is heavily encouraged, and use of the /emote command is appreciated.

Remember that you're a Merc, so act like one... chew iron and spit out nails.

May your hunt be profitable.

Kardde Gnollsbane
Commander In Chief

First step to register for the MFH :
create an account for the MFH ezboard
Second step to register for the MFH:
Post on the Membership List

email the MFH for the password or with any questions.
mercenariesforhire@bigfoot.com