<strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Brand, the Dragon Knight</span></strong><br/><br/>Brand nodded at the scarred priest, "Well, hopefully we'll be able to see each other to the Sage safely.  And look Borom, more people seemed to have... taken... interest..."<br/>His words trailed off as he glimpsed the elf, and his blush resurfaced.  He felt ashamed at his reaction, to act in such a manner when he was trying to impress upon Borom and the others that he'd be useful on the journey instead of a hindrance.  Steeling himself inside, Brand smiled slightly at the newcomers.<br/><br/>"Well met," Brand said, re-directing his attention to someone else, "it is a pleasure to meet you Almir.  As I've mentioned to the others, my name is Brand, and I look forward to traveling with company.  I've found myself starved for it as of late really."<br/>There was only honesty in his tone, and judging by how he looked at everyone and smiled, Brand was genuinely trying to be friendly, even if his smile didn't show teeth and his golden eyes were tinged with hunger.<br/><br/>Looking at the elf and the item she produced, Brand let out a soft whistle of amazement, "Quite the gem you have there.  Certainly an object like that would help soothe worries over supplies.<br/>And you say you have knowledge of the Arts?  Any particular focus?  I'm, uh, only familiar with it myself, in that I've largely been on the receiving end of it rather than a practitioner."<br/>Brand seemed slightly uncomfortable with the last sentence.  While technically not an outright lie, he felt reluctant to admit he could cast magic himself.