We've Got Backup

Pop. 150, Late Autumn of 351 (Year 100)

A squad of goblins tried to ambush several workers while the dwarves were busy clearing traps. The lucky ones were captured in cages. The not so lucky ones faced armed civilians backed by an angry war grizzly.

Reservists to the Rescue

Pop. 159, Early Winter of 344 (Year 93)

Following the advice of other settlements, a majority of the general workers have been conscripted as military reservists. Clad in leather armor and armed with wooden crossbows, they've proven to be a reliable first response to low level threats, like thieves.

One unlucky kobold thief attacked Ushat Fissuretour while the unarmed dyer was helping to clear out the aftermath of a siege. Immediately, the nearest haulers let loose with their bolts. The kobold only managed a minor cut to Ushat's lower body before being chased out of the trade tunnels and slain. Tosid Freeoil landed the killing shot. Ushat the dyer only suffered a cut to his lower body and was able to walk to the hospital on his own :).