<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/D0rvae4.jpg)</div>The man that Yira addressed as 'Master' Hyscrown sat alone at his table, despite the quantity of food and drink that had been set out before him.  Despite being indoors, his hood was drawn up and kept most of his features obscured, except for his face with its green eyes framed by hair that was like burnished bronze.  Whilst his hooded cloak looks well worn, and even ragged, there is no mistaking the superlative quality of his clothes glimpsed beneath.<br/><br/>At the approach of everyone, he put on a smile and a gesture that everyone should seat themselves.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">I think everyone will know OOC that Cael is a tiefling, though for now, that quality isn't obvious and he looks like a human who may have elf-blood in his family, or a half-elf who's features lean a bit more strongly on his human side.<br/><br/><strong>Zae'el</strong>, however, can sense the connection.</div></div><br/><br/>"Thank you Yira," he grimaced at the appellation with which she presented by.<br/><br/>"Great and powerful may be a bit of an exaggeration," he smiled once Yira had left.  "Yira is a bit of a simple girl, though her heart is generally in the right place.  Nevertheless, I'd like to thank all of you here for accepting my invitation – please, have no reservations with the food and drink; I had master Rogi have it specially prepared for you after all."<br/><br/>"Emperor Rogi!" roared the dwarven innkeeper in correction from the bar nearby.<br/><br/>"Emperor Rogi," sighed Hyscrown resignedly, as though this was a jest he was familiar with and it had long grown old.  At least to him.  When the mention of work came from the group, the young nobleman smiled as though it was all a passing whimsy, picking up a goblet of wine to taste the contents before continuing.<br/><br/>"Yes... that.  Nothing too taxing, I assure you, at least nothing of the do or die variety–" he grimaced at<strong>Aelen's</strong>offer to lay down their lives "–though I suppose there will be challenges along the way.  If you haven't already heard of me from Yira, I'm Cael Hyscrown – you needn't stretch your brain thinking about it, I'm sure it's a name you haven't heard before.  Yira has been telling me you that you've all been having some hard times and since it so happens that I needed the help, and everyone else seems to be busy with their own tasks, I thought to offer you employment."<br/><br/>"The tasks I have in mind are... simple, I suppose, but require some dedication and a little persistence.  But we can talk about such matters on the morrow; tonight, let us toast to new ventures and feast."<br/><br/>At this point,<strong>Yira</strong>was returning with the bottles.  "Sit with us Yira.  I'm sure Rogi won't–" "Emperor!" "–Emperor Rogi won't begrudge you a short break.  At any rate, I'm famished from travels – let us eat!"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">At this point, Hyscrown won't divulge anything about the nature of the tasks he has in mind, though if anyone prods, he'll note that he has things he needs done, both in Piketown and outside it.<br/><br/>His main interest for the remainder of the evening, seems to be indulging in small talk and getting to know each of the PCs, so in addition to anything else you post, let me know what kind of impression your character is giving off.<br/><br/>Cael comes off as a nobleman who's more down to earth than most, though he still affects to a higher standard – his speech is highly formal, and there is never a moment when he is anything less, almost to an exacting degree.  He lets slip that he's from the mainland and that his family has fallen on hard times (without going into too much detail about his family) and that he's here on Sydria to make his fortunes or even a new life here.  The latter seems more likely, as he appears to be highly contemptuous of the noble houses of his country (though he disguises it well).<br/><br/>Everyone can make one post detailing what they generally do for the next hour or so, before I move the scene on to the aftermath.</div></div>