Draiss raised an eyebrow, and said, "You took that better than I expected, the last group I offered to join up with laughed in my face, called me crazy and a lair, and told me to leave before they forgot their manners. I apologize for being so blasé about that escapade, but even after a year, it still feels as if it happened to someone else.<br/><br/>And I would be glad to help. After all, that adventure was a bit<strong>too</strong>lively for my tastes. Too many close calls for even the thief."<br/><br/>He nodded to himself, and said, "My apologies, I thought I had introduced myself before. I was alone for far too long. My name is Draiss. Might I inquire as to your names?"