<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/66/ef/ff/66efffb462f52535ea1555baeb749db3.jpg)</div><strong>Meo Duskhand (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=288301.msg14169747#msg14169747)</strong><br/><strong>Isselbach Inn</strong><br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Arrian, Ye'me, Evri, those gathering around Alrun<br/><hr/>The moment Alrun produced his fancy compass, Meo was sold. This wasn't some mere exaggerated errand, this was going to be a real quest involving strange artifacts and the potential for great rewards. The group was forming up fast and Meo found himself having been pulled in so closely that others had noticed him. He caught a look and a wink from the dashing half-elf who'd introduced himself as Arrian, to which he returned a guilty smile, supposing that his interest in this adventure had been exposed by his eagerness. He was impressed with the way Arrian then probed Alrun further about things, keeping a mental note to himself that this one seemed quite perceptive and cunning. As Alrun confessed the need for secrecy on the quest, Meo was only even more convinced this must be something worthwhile.<br/><br/>As the briefing seemed to come to a close, with the strangely quiet, unnamed woman already hurrying outside to wait to head off, Meo found he'd also been noticed by a rather large barbarian... woman...? The figure was wearing chainmail bikini armor and with a feminine appearance, but referred to himself as a man. Certainly Meo couldn't judge though, and this Ye'me had graciously helped fix his hair and also invited him to join the quest, sparing him the need to ingratiate himself. "Yes, I'll join." was all Meo said at first.<br/><br/>As Ye'me became distracted by the half-orc woman, Meo considered how to introduce himself. Normally posing as a female he'd use the name Dia, and he'd posed as such with adventurers before, finding use in being able to win affections and avoid some of the dangers the men took on. But this group was larger than anything he'd been part of, with many capable-looking members. If he wanted to get a share of the treasures, he'd have to contribute and not shy away from danger. Moreover, this initial outing might lead to an ongoing party with at least some of the members, so honesty from the outset seemed like a good idea. Meo noticed the weapons of several of the group and quickly Dashed off to his room to grab his own gear, quickly getting ready as he rejoined the meeting.<br/><br/>His rapier was sheathed on his belt but his belt was maladjusted, and currently the weapon swung between his legs. "I'm Meo Duskhand, pleased to join the group." he said, not bothering to put on a false feminine voice, although he curtsied out of habit. Then he noticed his rapier and hastily slid the sheath back into the correct position at his hip. He also gave a nod to Evri, whom he recognised as the competent lyre player who'd provided entertainment at the inn during his stay. This was certainly going to be an interesting adventure.<br/>