<strong>Sir Samuel H. Ellsworth</strong><br/><em>Port Hope Pier</em><br/><br/>A tall, slightly older gentleman disembarked not far behind Tilyana, attempting to hold himself with as much poise as one clearly overloaded with supplies could.  His build is somewhat unhealthily slight, suggesting a physical frailty that seemed a poor match for the dreary little island.  Maintaining an aura of command, he does not allow a jot of weakness to show in his face, a rugged and classically defined visage with lightly tanned skin and full, painstakingly maintained beard.  His features are stern yet inviting, the look common to those that have endured much yet still guard a warm flame in their hearts.  Pale green eyes, a most discerning gaze, look out from under a regal brow.<br/><br/>Even in the most untamed lands, it seems like there is always room for a snappily dressed politician.  Sir Samuel the Negotiator (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/rcburner/lion_Man_by_phobs-d344yt3.png), as some with clout back on the mainland knew him, seemed more than eager despite his surroundings.<br/><br/><strong>"Captain, you have truly outdone yourself!"</strong>the man praised, voice rolling out like energetic thunder.<strong>"We've made excellent time--and arrived not a moment too soon from the looks of it."</strong><br/><br/>He came to a stop beside the Captain and the women who had come before, smiling broadly at the latter two and offering his blessings for a fine morning.<br/><br/><strong>"It seems as though we have our work well cut out for us, but I have faith that we'll manage to turn this place into a real colony again, a true gem for the kingdom's coffers."</strong>