After exchanging pleasantries, Calista who hated beating around the bush and wasting time, decided to go straight at it.
"Thank you, everyone, for coming on such short notice!" she first thanked everyone who came, after all, just like they needed her to earn money, she needed them to get what she wanted.
"I called everyone here to discuss a few matters related to your professions. Due to a lack of manpower from the artisans that I am working with at the moment, I am seeking help from some of you!" without hiding the truth, Calista kindly informed them.
She didn't want these people to think that wasn't satisfied with her local carpenters, which was why she was giving them jobs.
The artisans, on the other hand, were simply excited, as hearing that from her gave them affirmation that some of them might end up leaving here with a job to do and help the family tidy up some troubles in the future.