<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div>-<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br/><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br/>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br/><hr/><br/>Vinny chortled at that, a broad smile lighting up his face.  "M'dear, I'm the very last soul on this great world of ours to decry another as evil, just because some of their powers be a little outside the norm.  I'm just glad t'see I haven't made an enemy of you."<br/><br/>The old man worked tirelessly to dig out a proper plot for each and every one of the fallen, including the faithful hound.  They were shallow graves, which he justified by remarking that their kin may seek to reclaim them.  If not, then other animals might find nourishment in due time.  He laid their weapons upon each mound, and the armor upon the grave of their leader.  He looted nothing from their bodies, but did not object if Kasumi wished to search them over first.<br/><br/>When all was said and done, he stood tall before the graves with both hands together, head bowed in solemn reverence.  Vinny's prayer was not long, nor was it particularly eloquent, but in its simplicity there was true regret, and a kindness not many would show to a pack of goblins.  He spoke of their bravery, and of their resolve, and of that look of absolute certainty that he had witnessed in the leader's eyes to the very last.  In the end, almost as an afterthought, he asked forgiveness of Rao for resorting to violence, when no peaceful resolution seemed possible.<br/><br/>Vinny adjusted the hat on his head and sighed, a sorry and rattling thing.  "Away from the beaches, y'said?  Perhaps that's for the best.  The survivor may return with more before long, and I'd rather not spill more blood this day."