Furthermore, I cannot alter the nature of your items. I cannot change oak into ebony anymore than I can change your coppers into gold. I can sand, laminate, color, carve and garnish your items, but their very nature was dictated at the time they were constructed.

If you want a better bow, you need a better bowyer.

I will not work on damaged goods. If you cannot be bothered to care for your tools, I cannot be bothered to make them more than they currently are.

The price for every embellishment comes in two parts: the cost of the physical labor and materials involved and an explaination of WHY you wish the work done. If you cannot provide either part of the cost, I cannot do the work requested.

I do not suffer fools in my prescence, nor do I work for them.

-- Bowmaster Renshear

An addendum has been added to the bottom of the notice. It reads:

ADDENDUM -- In the service of clarity, the following:

1. By remaining in my tent and/or placing your name on my list, you agree to abide by my rules and my judgment.

2. Placing your name on my list puts you in line for an audience with me. It does not guarantee you an audience with me at the time you join the list. When and how I choose to end my work session is my own prerogative. If I am tired, I will choose to sleep. It is LIKELY that I will honor the remainder of those on my list at a later point.

3. You are interested in my services and my work as a craftsman. Comport yourself as such.

4. My services cost more than just coin, if that had not already been made clear. I require a story assigning worth to the work you request of me, rather than just a description of what you want.

5. Those who complain and otherwise vent their spleen about my rules within my tent shall forfeit their place on the list. In words, behave in a civilized manner and you will be treated in the same.