Oriana just barely suppressed a sigh of relief when the other women didn't immediately draw their weapons, and turned to flash a friendly grin to their new "recruits," never once questioning the authenticity of their pledge. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=46986) Seeing the others weren't giving up much information she put on her best<br/><br/>"<strong>Welcome to the team gentlemen!</strong>" she said brightly, striding over to where Lydia stood and placed a hand on her shoulder. "<strong>Our esteemed half-elven ranger is Lydia Redfern, archer, tracker, all-around wilderness expert.</strong>"<br/><br/>Next she crossed over to stand before the still-mounted redhead, gesturing up at her with a flourish, "<strong>Our noble knightly warrior is Adelise, and I can assure you that that unspoken threat was not made idly, so you would do well to heed it.</strong>"<br/><br/>Her grin went crooked when she stood next to Silas, slapping the back of her hand against his chest. "<strong>The fellow with the grin like a fox in an unattended hen house is Silas Korell.</strong>" She glanced up at him, pondering something for a moment before returning her attention to the bandits "<strong>If he gives you any orders you should probably check with one of the rest of us before executing them...</strong>"<br/><br/>"<strong>And I'm Oriana,</strong>" she said finally, stepping forward with another friendly smile. "<strong>I can turn your brains inside out by waving my fingers and saying a few funny words, so please behave yourselves. Despite the very reasonable doubts expressed by some of our party we've decided to give you a chance to redeem yourselves. Know that from this point forward there will be no banditry, thieving, or preying on the innocent of any sort. No preying on the not-so-innocent either, come to think of it. I'm sure I don't need to spell out what will happen to bright boys like yourself, should you choose to regress to your previous ways, yes...?</strong>"<br/><br/>Taking the dark-skinned woman by the arm the sorceress leads her over to the other new recruits and deposited her next to them. "<strong>Now, in the morning we will be returning to the Olegs' trading post with the ill-gotten goods you've collected, to see them returned to their rightful owners if possible. In the mean time your first tast is....the mites?</strong>" she glanced back at the rest of the group, to be sure there was a consensus. "<strong>Yes, Ms Kressle informed us that a band of wicked little fey creatures have stolen some paltry goods from you recently. We believe one of these trinkets was a ring belonging to Ms Horo Oleg, and it is of utmost importance that it is returned to her. Now, my knowledge of them isn't particularly deep, but I shouldn't think they'll give you much trouble. They're rather pathetic creatures, but they tend to travel in groups and have a nasty affinity with insects and such, so be careful. Do your best, but don't get yourselves killed. If it's too much to handle, report back to us.</strong>"<br/><br/>Clapping her hands together with an air of finality, she swept her gaze across the five scoundrels. "<strong>Well, I think that's about it. Any questions? If not, I suggest someone get to work cooking that lovely boar before before my little friend there scampers off with it.</strong>"<br/><br/>Tsoni's ears go flat as numerous eye suddenly fall on her and she takes a few steps back, as if she hadn't been about to bite into the hunter's prize. Sheepishly she trots over and sits down next to Oriana.