<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=90306.msg3963431#msg3963431">Quote from: Shihong on 01-12-2010, 23:56:14</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Much.  Or perhaps nothing at all."<br/><br/>Ceoluulf tilted his face slightly towards Renolf, looking at the other man with a characteristically deadpan expression.  "I'm not a people person," he said, without the slightest hint of humor.  "The mysteries of another's face are lost on me, as is whatever might be lurking beneath it.  <em>People</em> mean very little to me, as do their motivations."<br/><br/>"<em>You</em>, however, are different.  What do you make of that man?"<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Not a word said particularly surprised Renolf, who had picked up on the warrior's less-than-pleasant vibes toward the city and its inhabitants. Ceol's involvement in the party was something of a mystery to Ren, which he had resolved to uncover with time and patience, given the other man's prickly nature.<br/><br/>What surprised Ren, of his questions, was that Ceol was asking him at all - it was undoubtedly a sign of respect to ask his counsel, and he was happy to oblige.<br/><br/>"<strong>He strikes me as being more important or well-connected than he gives off. Despite his clear interest in outdoor activities, he's either something of a leader, of noble birth, or both. If not a noble, I'd wager he was a scout, an illicit dealer, or a thief.</strong>"<br/><br/>Stroking his chin for a moment, he nodded lightly in thought. "<strong>He might also owe a debt to 'his employer', or be connected by blood, directly or through another.</strong>"