"A pleasure indeed, Lady Whiteshield, and Sir Raathe.  And you guess correctly, my friends; I have served the Church for most of my adult life, as eyes and ears throughout the land."<br/><br/>"Speaking of which, it strikes me that we might be wise to know something of each others' abilities, before we are forced to put them to the test.  As for myself, I'm a bit of a... jack-of-all-trades, you might say.  I know how to use a blade, though not with any remarkable skill; and I know a bit of magic, though you could hardly call me a wizard.  I also have some small ability in dealing with people, regardless of their race or creed.  My true talent, however, lies in song, and not just as entertainment.  Ever since my childhood, I have been taught to channel my innate magic through my music, to do things that even I wouldn't have believed if I hadn't seen them..."<br/><br/>"Oh my, I'm terribly sorry, didn't mean to brag..."  In truth, he does look quite embarrassed.<br/><br/>OOC:  How does a guy with 21 Cha keep putting his foot in his mouth?  :D