A subtle smile stretched across Arklan's face as he looked up from the vial to those he would journey with. A band of four, possibly five seemingly skilled hands.<span style="color: #FF0000">It seemed that the group was rounding out nicely.</span>Before any more potential recruits could arrived, Tyreus payed the patrons to leave so they could have privacy to discuss their plans. He seemed to have an ample income to be able to pay off nearly everyone, and then have enough to pay for food and drink for himself. He ravenously devoured the steak. Arklan couldn't help but feel a flash of frustration.<span style="color: #FF0000">I've lived here for years now, so why is it that I can't make a decent living?</span>It was times like these when he wondered if he would just be better of with a life of theft. It didn't matter, the room was now clear and they could talk all they want. Tyreus introduced himself from across the room as Aspen began to heal Ristina.<br/><br/><span style="color: #FF0000">"You made that sword yourself, you say? I'm looking forward to seeing how it fares in battle. Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Tyreus."</span>he nodded at him.<br/><br/><span style="color: #FF0000">"I'm called Arklan Garruf. Ark, if you please. I'm a foreigner from far off in the northeast. A quaint regency, always veiled in a frigid cloak of winter. I made my way to Valcia little more than six years ago, and took my trade with me. Unfortunately, not that many are interested nowadays, if you couldn't tell."</span><br/><br/>Arklan put away the vial and held out a small empty pouch that had served as his wallet for years. He gave a small laugh as he opened it, revealing that it was completely barren of any change.<br/><br/><span style="color: #FF0000">"They do, however come in handy if you know how to use them. Sometimes outsmarting your enemy is more important than a simple show of power. But that's not all I'm good for. I'm not bad with a scythe, and my skill with daggers are on almost on par with the best. You won't find a quicker man in all of Alisar. I'd say that more than makes up for my lack of arcane ability."</span>