On their little trek to the mayor's home she glanced over her shoulder a few times, taking note of the newcomer that had seemed to tag along a bit of a ways behind them . . . but in the end she just shrugged and continued on. Maybe he was shy? Either way, she lead the others to the mayor's home where they got the whole story from the man.<br/><br/><strong>"Hrm, a black ray? Could be a lot of spells I guess . . . . nothing I can really nail down though. I'm still learning about that sort of hoo-doo, but it's not so easy without any proper wizarding sorts in the town. Can't remember the last time a mage came by on a ship . . . still, 300 gold is pretty solid adventure-bait! When can we leave?" </strong>The halfling was a little bundle of energy. She had ignored Aellon's question about her motivations earlier with a grin and a wave of her hand, but it was obvious now: She was in it for the thrill! . . . and the gold.