with gold and valuables at the top and three naked swords placed vertically at the bottom.
A very pretty elven girl stood next to him. At first glance, it was clear that they were siblings. They had similar features, differing only in the absence of a scar and the colour of their eyes, which in her case were navy blue. The girl seemed uninterested in the conversation and looked around bored. She was wearing a flowing canary-yellow dress and high white gloves.
The fourth member of the group was a broad-shouldered boy with a tanned face, almond-shaped, brick-red eyes and slightly tousled black hair. He had burn scars on his right cheek. He was wearing a navy blue frock coat with brown lapels and brown gloves. He was the one who was trying to engage the others in conversation the whole time.
The last person was a slightly nervous halfling who kept clenching his hands behind his back. He had red hair, light green eyes and lots of freckles. Despite his tics, he smiled friendly and eagerly participated in the ongoing conversation. He was dressed in an ash-grey tunic embroidered with brown and gold thread in a pattern of wheat ears.
-James, I thought you were stuck with your master.- The elf spoke up, immediately drawing everyone's attention to the new pair.- Nice to see you.
-Nice to see you too, Robin.
-I see you're not alone, so maybe you'll start by introducing everyone. - The orange-eyed elf smiled a little wider, and Draco realised that he wasn't smiling half-heartedly on purpose, but that a scar, or rather a previous wound, had permanently prevented him from moving the left side of his face.
-As you may have guessed, this is Draco Ignis, Earl Bleist's disciple. - James pointed to the dragon. - Also my friend. - He added as the mage bowed after the introduction.
-It's very nice to meet you.- Draco smiled friendly, observing the others and hoping that James would lead the conversation.
-And this is Scion Retfield.- The chestnut-haired boy bowed slightly.- Robin and Sofia MacKreed.- The
