In the center bottom part of the screen you can see inn visitors. Mercenaries available for hire are shown in gray windows. Click on a mercenary to see his/her picture and stats in the left windows, on <Hire> button you'll see the price. Click <Talk>, <Hire> or <Fire> buttons to perform a corresponding action. The sum located on <Exit> button shows your current balance. Other persons are shown in red windows. Talk to them to receive missions.