You are JEXA, a young woman from the village of Rodahavn, quite some distance away. As a skald, you make your living with your music and your charms. You are, however, also an adventurer, skilled with a sword, and you've heard a rumour about someone putting together a party to hunt a mysterious creature seen on the outskirts of VALABORG, to the WEST. As you walk through the forest, however, you see a MERCHANT next to a BROKEN CART. He looks distressed, and gives you a look as you approach - he doesn't say anything though.