<strong>Mira</strong><br/>Mira gazed deep into the heart of the Gem of Shampur, lost momentarily in its crystalline depths.  The hue of the priceless jewel matched her own lovely sapphire eyes, she idly noted as she studied her own reflection in one of the Gem's many facets.  Surely, this priceless treasure was meant to be in her hands.<br/><br/>With great reluctance, she hid the Gem from sight, sliding it into the satchel she carried.  It would be best to avoid undue attention, she thought to herself, especially with the arrival of those newcomers...<br/><br/>"Looks like trouble," Mira remarked to her companions as she subtly gestured to the three adventurers disembarking from their nearby vessel.  "We should avoid those three while we look for passage.  Perhaps the Captain of the ship who brought them might be willing to take us aboard?"<br/><br/>Glancing at the few coins that remained, Mira shrugged her shoulders.  "I doubt that will be enough to pay for passage.  But do not worry, my scholarly companion.  You have your arts and I have mine.  I have alternative ways of payment and I can guarantee any Captain who takes us aboard will be very very satisfied with what I have to offer..."