as a good-faith gesture , the firm has provided the name and vitae of the individual our client requires you to accept as a partner in this start-up business , as well as a check made out in both of your names in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ( u.s. ) , which should be used to defray expenses related to establishment of the partnership , including but not limited to rent , office equipage , and hiring of staff , as well as an advance against salary .