Thomas wasn't about to test the possessive streak of a man like Kaiden. He didn't even try to shake the hands of the women, introducing himself directly only to Kaiden and Diaz.
"Figured I should lay it out plain," Thomas then addressed them all. "My class is Shieldbearer. Strength's obvious; I can take a hit and keep standing. I'll soak damage, pull aggro, and keep attention where it belongs. My taunts stick well enough to buy backliners breathing room."
He tapped the face of his tower shield with a gauntleted fist, making the metal ring. "Weakness is just as simple. I don't kill fast. My damage comes from bashing with this slab, and that's slow and embarrassingly inefficient. That's why I prefer to leave the real cutting to others."
Kaiden gave a short nod. "Fair enough. Damage-dealing capabilities are one thing we certainly don't lack, I'd say. Then I'll-"
