Durek is already following Dwarghar to the entrance, keen to get back below.

In reply to Durek Stoneshield (msg # 3):

Brodd falls in line beside Alietra with his friend Pock.

With a smile, Alietra greets the brother, and Pock as well, when he joins them. "This is going to be exciting. I hope the fire bug thingies are in a good mood. Wish we could brick up their hole."

"Let's go" Travis agreed, following the dwarves to the entrance.

"I'm not getting any younger," Paxton groused.

Lady Starshell's armour shines like quicksilver, as if the gods themselves stayed up all night polishing it for her. When she sees the adventurers she unbuckles her sword warily, but offers a pleasant greeting. "Ho there! Who're you folks? They call me Starshell, with a 'Lady' at the front."
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Startled at the new arrival, Alietra glances at the newcomer, winceing at the brightness of the armor, and feels her stomach drop. Who was this, aside from the total opposite of Aleitra, armored, gorgeous and imposing? And a Lady to boot?

Alietra sank behind the broad shoulders of Brother Brodd, doing her best to be even less noticeable that she usually is around this crew.
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Starshell's eyes flit to the skulking woman and she makes a small, mental note to keep an eye on her.

"Greetings, lady," says Durek, with a bow of the head. He takes a moment to admire the quality and workmanship of the newcomer's armour. "Durek Stoneshield at your service."

The Lady nods and smiles openly, tossing her blue, braided hair. "What business are you on? You look ready for a fight!"
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"We are heading to the dungeon under the Sandals...the remains of an ancient statue," replies Durek. "We are honour-bound to do so for the life of a friend is in the balance. And so we seek the means to pay his ransom...either in treasure or by slaying the dragon that lairs there. A hard quest...and one that would welcome another sword!"

Starshell raises an eyebrow, her interest piqued by this chance to prove her valour. "You can count me in, comrade."

"Hail and well met, Lady," Paxton said, giving a slight bow.  "I'm Paxton, a cleric of the Light."

Lady Starshell nods in acknowledgement. "Oh! My manners. This is my horse, Trixy. She is a faithful stead, but a little bulky for some expeditions. Will we be going underground?" The warhorse gives a deep, rumbling snort.

A hard life had made Travis unsure of how much he trusted any newcomer but his friends offers of support and companionship gave his cause to give the Lady a chance.

"My lady" he offered a soldier's salute, something he had learnt whilst he had been a man at arms for the Earl of Braunstein.

Starshell lowered her head gracefully, but then looked again at Alietra hiding in the back. "Are you going to introduce yourself, madam?"

In reply to Starshell (msg # 16):

ooc - we already know Starshell and Einhard why do this again everytime a new player takes over?

"I'm Brodd, this is Alietra," he points to the girl hiding behind him.

In reply to Brother Brodd (msg # 19):

Having been introduced, Alietra gave a little wave.

OOC I assume she is of the same religious persuasion as Brother Brodd?

In reply to Alietra (msg # 20):

True Unified Faith ;-)

"We're just about to go back down in the dragons lair. Feel free to make yourself comfortable here, m'Lady, we should be back in a few hours."

She gave the good brother a tug on his arm.

In reply to Alietra (msg # 22):

Brodd put his arm around her waist and turned to follow the others.

Alietra fights the urge to stick her tongue out at Starshell as they head towards to entrance.

In reply to Alietra (msg # 20):

Think of the Knights Examplar (the Paladin's order) as a subdivision of the Unified Faith. They were almost wiped out by the last Emperor to the extent that the Goddess Valoria started crowning new Paladins herself to replace the ones murdered.

Wait here? I'm coming with you, if you'll have me. I'm good with dragons," she lied.

Alietra's shoulders sagged visibly, but she realized that despite the damage such a gorgeous creature would do to her ego was no significant compared to having someone who was good with dragons along with them, she put a semblance of a smile on her face and turned.

"Awesome! Hurry, we're on a deadline!"