Verrick Dram - Elan Ranger 1
Joe takes note of the tall human as he enters the Red Dragon; the sculpturer had been avoiding him. Leaving his post at the bar, he manages to intercept the ranger before he can escape upstairs.
Come on Verrick, you've got to do it. It'll do you good.
Gently, Joe leads Verrick to the small platform, and with a nod of his head either indicates that Verrick should step up, or perhaps was merely offers a bit of a moral support --- Verrick had to work hard to understand the meaning of non-verbal clues.
My name is Verrick Dram. I am a master woodsman.
Verrick pauses briefly, his eyes flickering to the figure that had dragged him to his position.
I also maintain a small workshop where I produce all manner of figures in various mediums. I invite you all to ...
Perhaps an observant person would notice the slightest stutter at this point.
... visit and inspect my craftsmanship.
Then, obviously quite anxiously, the ranger steps down.
Joe again catches Verrick by the arm, then while flicking at a couple of curly bits of wood stuck on Verrick shirt continues--
That must not have been so bad. Now remember what else we talked about. You need to stay down here for a bit. Give other people the opportunity to get to know you.
With those final words, a server shows Verrick a table and brings him a meal.
