The big man grins over at the woman before taking her hand, shaking it quite firmly. "The names Zahir." He takes Russel's hand as well, shaking it while looking him up and down, sizing him up. He cheerfully laughs though when the man seems to lose his balance, giving him a slap on the back when he sits back down. "Easy does it lad," he says as he turns his attention back on to Raven. "As for payment, I can offer plenty of goods and services. I'm a wandering merchant, you see. I can pay with gold, exotic pets, maybe a ...bed warmer?" To the last suggestion he grins again, waggling his eyebrows quite comically and oafishly.