<div class="floatleft">(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag94/Autocad-E/high_elf___sketch_by_aurora_stylus-d4z4qd2_zps927a9d73.png)</div>"Ahoy, friend!" Evelynn called out to the merfolk, her empty hand raised open to show she meant no harm. "We are merchants, plying our trade across these waters. Shall we see what wares we have to exchange with each other for mutual profit? We carry fine silk, strong iron, and medicine."<br/><br/>She turned to her companions, "We might as well see if we can find anybody willing to join our cause, or at the least, see if we can trade for anything useful."<br/><br/>To the first mate she added, "Have samples of our wares brought down. Also divide the crew into two watches, each watch gets shore leave for half a day. I want everybody back on board ship by nightfall and ready to set sail tomorrow morning." Leaning closer, she continued quietly, "Make sure we are always ready to sail at a moment's notice. I'm not expecting any trouble, but in these dark days we must always be on guard."