"Well, sort of?" I reply. "In the sense that I'm coming along, yes. In the sense that I take orders from you, no. Think of me as an...independent consultant, maybe."
As Karlach speaks he is making his way over to the courier, and hands the letter to him along with a galifar. "Please see this delivered with all haste; dismissed," he tells him.
"And why have you - attached yourself to this group?" Karlach asks, seemingly curious.
"Doing a friend a favour," I reply. "Also, I was bored."
Karlach narrows his eyes, looking to Olegov. "The ghost is here on the general's orders, Captain?" he confirms.
"That is correct," I say, before lowering my voice, "though I suspect it was only to rid himself of its presence. Still, orders are orders. And the spirit has proven itself useful."
[Pepper searches the stables for the weapons and gear: Perception: 5+13+2 = 20]
Karlach shakes his head, then asks again, "The elf?"
Your weapons are all there. The only thing missing is Val's highwayman getup.
"Captain," Karlach says sharply, drawing Olegov's attention. "The elf, if you please."