[center][@Lyla][@Silvan Haven][@CoyoteLovely][/center]

TC's shoeless feet wiggled in the warmth of the fire. He salivated at the sight of the meat the Elvish woman was preparing, but noted how easily her dagger slid through  it. [color=8dc73f]" Oh I do a bit of everything, used furniture dealer, tour guide. Though adventuring does pay the bills." [/color]. Satisfied with his answer TC toyed with the ring on his pinky. 

He soon felt the eyes of the small one named Scarlet on him. "[color=f6989d]He has to know some magic.Otherwise he'd have more supplies for a journey.." [/color] His eye twitched. [i]Damn not as much of a stooge as I expected[/i]. TC had been caught in a hurrah before and new that sometimes you had to roll with the punches, let them feel like a confidant.[color=39b54a] " You are a smart one sweetheart. Eh dis must be the brains of your outfit. Your right I wouldn't be much of an adventurer if I left my armor in my underwear drawer. No, I know a few tricks." [/color]TC moved his hand through the air like he was conducting a very quiet orchestra. Out of the fire marched little clockwork birds like the one Scarlet held, except they all had TC's signature skunk like haircut. All in single file they trotted up to her before vanishing like breath on glass. A simple quiet illusion. He finished his trick with a projection oh her own voice behind her head. [color=f6989d]"Pretty neat huh?"[/color] He smiled at his audience.[color=39b54a]" You dont have to fix every problem with a blade, most times brains will suffice. But when thats not enough I got old Deborah here."[/color] TC said nudging the handle of his bat,[color=39b54a]" she is a nasty broad. I even know a good flame spell for the really tough spots."[/color] TC hoped this was enough to satisfy their curiosity.

A plate of that beautiful meat appeared before him. The elf, Nakreyya was offering it to him. This shocked TC. He didn't need to mention how long his journey was, offer promises of payment or ply at any points of sympathy. She shared willingly. This caused him to think twice about his earlier thoughts on this group. He overheard her ask about New Bastion, and he couldn't help himself but to speak. He loved that city and was shocked she hadn't heard of it. After a big swallow he whipped out a handkerchief and wiped his face.[color=39b54a]" Wow, you've never heard of New Bastion? The First City? I'll tell ya lady, its a beautiful city just North of here. She's filled with anything you could ask for. Those cobble streets are ancient and there's a lot of secrets she don't want to give up. I know a few, I've been in and outta there for years. You should check it out one day, I bet ya, ya birds would go like hotcakes on the Trader's Terrace. Any of you folks climbed the steps there before?"[/color]