blaming fever for further crap writing... gonna have to find a new excuse soon though:

Bedge quickly studied the maps and charts in sight whenever the captain's eyes were not fixed on his. When the captain did look him in the eye and give Bedge the coin, it vanished as Bedge stood up straight and said smartly, "Bedge Talom, Cap'n. Coastal trader and merchant adventurer, sir. If it pleases you, I'd be happy to work with the ship's officers during our voyage. I'm here as much for new markets as I am for a chance to sail on this new ship! She's certainly a beauty, Cap'n. It's an honor to share her maiden voyage with you!"

Goryn eyed the amulet the captain wore aroun his neck curiously, but decided it was not his place to ask questions. When the captain handed him his coin, he calmly took it and placed it in a rough leather pouch that hung just over his heart. As he retied the pouch's string, a small but detailed tattoo of cracked and fissured earth was visible where the pouch normally rested. "I am gods-talker to my tribe. Ameso has blessed me with visions that I would be needed here. This voyage will need me, and I will need it. More than that I do not know."

The slow, quiet rumble of his voice died away, and Goryn seemed content to stand there, impassively staring at the captain until finally the half elf coughed politely and said "Have you got a name you'd like to share, or just a spear and enough scars for an army?"

Goryn turned his head to look at the half elf, then at each member of the party in turn and finally answered, "I am Goryn. I am Slave-to-Dreams. My spear stands with yours."

edit: words missing. missing bad. words found now.