Raven continued to watch for a while as more mages arrived. He could not claim to know or recognize any of them except for the Master, as they had not really been formally introduced, which was something he needed to rectify before they started this trip. He figured most mages didn't like to be called by their element, especially since he knew there was more than one of each coming along for the ride. 

"Guess its time to get to knowing what I'll....mostly be dealing with." Raven muttered, and left the railing to make his way to the ramp, leaving the top decks to greet the mages. From what he saw they were already a very colorful group. Especially knowing that there was that celebration after meeting with them of all individuals, though then he imagined the mages were much like that village of warriors who...partied over absolutely everything. He couldn't recall the name, but the thought alone made him grin as he finally made his way down the ramp to the grass where the mages stood and sat. 

As he approached, he realized that with his additional armor, he seemed even larger than many of the mages they were bringing along. It might just be the armor, but....he hoped that their elemental powers were not limited by their size. Without his iron mask, Raven's black hair and red eyes were typically an intimidating factor to go with the height and built frame that a constant amount of fighting brings. He kept clean shaven, as some appearance of civility was needed for his rank, but that was typically the most he would give. With a small wave, it was his turn to introduce to the mages. 

"Greetings, Master Smith. On time, and with many mages in tow as expected." Raven began with the Master, as he figured the highest would be best greeted first. "Before boarding I figured I should get to know who I am to be taking on board my [i]Dead Iron[/i]." Raven paused, looking over each of the mages with a small and somewhat obvious measurement of each mage, noting any particular features or weapons that were on the mages. 

"I assume it only fair I start myself. I am Commander Raven Hayes, of the Mechanized Irons Division of the Prime Minister's Guard. You may have heard of my victories against other cities, or sweeping actions along storm borders with bandit towns." Looking over the group once again, he gave a small shrug.

"Otherwise, I have nothing more other than I shall be the one taking you northward, past the storms. Likely accompanying you on the mission as well, the future staying what it is."