Shidima #5

As part of an intricate plan to assassinate the emperor at the mid-autumn festival, Aldaran and his newfound companions attempt to enlist the aid of Shidima's vast underground mercenary network. Unfortunately for them, the wily, battle-hardened veterans of Shidima's underworld can't be convinced to take up arms against the empire with words alone. Desperate for help, and running out of time, our heroes throw themselves into a battle to buy their allies loyalty with the only commodity they can get: The blood of their enemies!