The hope swells in the old man's eye as Gawzarth provides the reason for his presence, but before he can reply, the reptilian will feel a light touch on his shoulder. If Gawzarth were to turn at the touch he'd be able to see the same broud-shouldered, colorfully dressed man that had shut the tavern door, silently stepping back a polite distance. [color=f6989d]"It seems I am the one you seek."[/color] The stranger shares a crooked smile while bowing slightly and continuing, [color=f6989d]"I am Arrigal of the Vistani, and I was contracted by this village to end their sorrows." [/color] After Arrigal finishes his introduction, he walks toward the fire, and you can once again hear the sound of his boots on the floor and coins in his pocket. An experienced warrior such as Gawzarth would have noticed immediately that while he had easily heard the man walk to the tavern door, and from just behind him to the fire; while the man had been going from the door to just behind the barbarian, he had been absolutely silent. You intuit that either Arrigal used magic to silence his approach, or he could move absolutely silently if he wished. Arrigal of the Vistani crouches next to the savage lizardfolk, clearly unintimidated by his beastly nature. He takes a silver flask from one of his many pockets and takes a long drink before offering it to Gawzarth. [color=f6989d]"Have you tried Champagne du le Stomp? Exquisite and quite rare, please, have some. As I was saying, I was contracted by this village to solve the mystery of their missing children. Unfortunately for them, it is no mystery. The children were stolen by a pack of shapeshifters from a land that is both very near and also impossibly far away. While my people are capable of making the journey and guiding others as well, these villagers are underfed, overworked, and ill-equipped to undertake a rescue mission. Are you alone in answering my call, or do you travel with that tiefling? I also saw two other strangers approaching the tavern, are they with you?"[/color]