Animus said:"Why yes, 'tis I. Recognized my vibrant baritone voice, did you?"
*The boy shakes Bran's offered hand.*Animus said:"Did someone ask for true heroes?" he says as he strides over to the boy.
He extends a hand to the boy. "Bran Olvant, Treasure Hunter Extraordinaire and True Hero, at your service."
"Thank you, my lady Irene. You are very kind. My name is Bret, milady," he smiles slightly, brightened by her attempts to cheer him up.Venus said:Irene walks over to the young visitor and gives him a rub on the back. "I'm sorry to hear what happened to your father, ehm... I don't think I got your name yet. I'm Irene, magician and very annoyed, hearing of such cowardly actions and evil men. If you want, I'll help to track 'em down and punish them for what they did to your father."
She smiles at the boy as she offers her services to the kid, then says "Now look at you, all shook up. Let's get you something to eat and drink..."
"A paladin! Wow, really! Paladins are so cool! So you're like a real hero, a knight in shining armour? My father would be glad to know a paladin of Hyrag was there to catch his murderer. I hear one of the last things my father did before he died was call out to Hyrag..."Lot said:Eskon approaches the boy.
"I'd like to offer my services to you, as well. The loss of your father must be quite difficult for you, but I'd like to ease your suffering by bringing these people to justice. This Brandovold fellow, especially."
Eskon looks to his companions.
"I am a paladin of Hyrag, to give you some idea of what I can bring to the group. And, yes, I know paladins have a reputation for being difficult to work with, but I am a relatively tolerant sort. I realize my path is my own and lead by example rather than condescending intolerance. I hope you find room for me in this most noble endeavor."