<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/72/B0AA8E2A-7214-40B8-A386-5FB3E2FE2DA6.jpeg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Closed Quest:</strong> The Stolen Amulet (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=333546.msg15888199#msg15888199)</span><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Sarissa Softscale<br/><strong>Race and Occupation:</strong>Snekling<br/><strong>Location &amp; Time:</strong>Gourde Farm, uncomfortably close to Shadow Vale | Mid Day<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Alec, Risppt, Sarissa<br/><hr/>Sarissa was familiar with Selphie, so much as she had heard the name around the Temple and seen the beautiful woman there from time to time. However, when she inquired about the young woman from other acolytes, they rolled their eyes. They said she was not living in the Temple and had left it pretty much at that.  Sarissa didn’t necessarily hold the somewhat dubious response against the stunning acolyte; however, she was beginning to understand why there had been so many eye rolls.<br/><br/>Risppt appeared to be a competent tracker.  She wasn’t entirely sure since it was not her specialty, and it seemed a somewhat convoluted route they had been taking. Sarissa held her forked tongue and let the tracker do his thing.  After all, a morning stroll had been a common occurrence for the svelte Snekling, who enjoyed the wonders of nature.  Sarissa had no ill will or suspicion towards the Kobold. Being dubbed monstrous herself by many had taught her not to judge people quickly.<br/><br/>The quiet Mercenary, Alec Redwater, did not appear to hold to Sarissa’s views on non-human presenting people.  She had noticed the sly glances and how his hand often rested on his hilt when she walked nearby.  If Sarissa were honest, there was a little guilty pleasure in knowing she didn’t need a weapon to defend herself, though she did carry one.  There were just some creatures you didn’t want to punch.  However, Sarissa was not one to purposely aggravate others and made a point of conversing and walked closer to Selphie or Risppt and gave the warrior his space.<br/><br/>As to her capabilities, Sarissa wasn’t sure how exactly to answer that and simply noted that she could defend herself and others if the situation arose and just wanted to help. It might not have been reassuring to someone looking for specifics. Still, if you needed an honest and capable person by your side, you could do much worse than Sarissa Softscale.<br/><br/>“I have some jerky if you get hungry,” Sarissa offered.  The pack slung over her shoulder held some dried food, a wineskin full of water, and some bandages before glancing at Alec.  She was rather hoping they would not have to visit that ominous location.  It had never been the plan, but they were getting close to its border.  It might have been her imagination, but she did feel that even in the mid-day sun, shadows were clinging heavily when present.<br/><br/>“Do we just walk up,” she inquired, gesturing towards the farm. “Or should we poke around quietly first?” It seemed strange not to announce herself if the family that owned the farm was home, but a stealthy approach might be best if they were in trouble.<br/><br/>