The town was called Aborline. The sea breeze sifted through the air, carrying the smells of the ocean and more profoundly that of fish from the bustling market. The streets were alive with many people, half-ling and human though other races could be spotted in the mix as well. The only odd occurrence was the vast amount of troops making their way through. Supplies and troops were on a constant flow towards the country to the north, but it mattered little to the folk of this coastal town, which boomed from the overflow of people.<br/><br/>Among the many townsfolk and traders a few men stood out among them.<br/><br/>A thickly garbed man walked through town unnoticed by most thanks to the busy streets. He spent little time pondering his motives and went straight for a local tavern, pushing one aside quickly after the fool stumbled onto him. The action was sudden, and garnered a bit of interest from quite a few people inside.<br/><br/>A rather hungry looking half-elf strode through the streets. He garnered many a sour look, but none paid him more mind than a passing, if disgusted, glance. Dismounting his horse, he made his way towards the marketplace in search, one would assume, to stave off his apparent hunger.<br/><br/>A very strange entrance came into the town by sea as well. A man who looked to be part bird pulled into the docks. Obviously a cursed individual, many people steered clear of him, and the guards kept a close eye, but due to no trouble being caused they let him wonder about the town and to the tavern, where he eventually found himself.<br/><br/>Most notably perhaps, was the music and aura of happiness that surrounded one half-ling, a local. The name Salem could be heard through the moderate crowd as they oo'd and aahh'd at the display of simple magicks.<br/><br/>These citizens of Hyperion crept ever closer to crossing paths, and it was not unseen by a select person. A half-ling of forgettable qualities, eyed the group and waited for his moment to get each one of their attentions. Perhaps he'd be lucky and they'd take an interest to each other, if not it didn't matter though. His offer should be enough to entice them to work together, money had a way of getting their hearts on the adventure. 'Ah, the wonders of dealing information, quite a lucrative business.'