[color=0072bc][b]Character Introduction[/b][/color]

The rain pelted down and the wind whipped at her clock. Ava wrapped it tighter around her body and quickened her steps. She had traveled far to pursue her dream of becoming a dragon rider. There had been rumours that they were recruiting and she had vowed that she would do whatever it took to make selection. She had grown weary of her life, working unsavoury jobs just to get by. She wanted to make something of her life and she saw this as her chance to do just that.

A light appeared in the distance and she thanked the heavens that her journey was coming to a close. She hoped there would be a room available to rest her weary body with a fire to warm her bones. Her stomach rumbled as if to remind her of her hunger. A broth would sort that, hopefully they were still serving.

She entered the inn to find a number of people dotted around occupying various table. Some were deep in discussion sampling the ale whilst others were enjoying the food. The warmth from the fire was a welcome relief. She pulled back her hood and considered removing her cloak to dry it near the fire but stopped when she remembered the bow at her back. She decided she would enquire about a room, get a bite to eat and sit near the fire to dry off before looking into the academy.

She approached the counter and flashed a friendly smile at the serving woman. 

"Good eve, a bowl of broth and a tankard of ale if it please you." She said placing coin upon the counter. 

Whilst she waited for her order she found her eyes drawn to the notice board across from her. She read the advertisement requesting Dragon Riders and felt relief that her journey had not been wasted. 

She turned back to the serving woman to find a bowl of broth and her ale waiting for her. The serving woman confirmed a room was available and Avaline handed over enough coin for the week. The atmosphere here was pleasant and she could do with the time to recuperate before she set off for Dragons Den.

She took her room key and thanked the serving woman before heading for a seat near the fire. The broth was good, the ale better. She stared into the flames and let her mind wander. She could hardly believe her dream of being a dragon rider was so close to becoming a reality.