<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/dUkRf5E.jpg)<br/>(https://i.imgur.com/gSzLL6R.jpg)</div><br/>There was a solid beat between Valna's dagger snicking the tie on Big Dave's bag, and the group of thugs realizing what had happened "Wh-what!?" he exclaimed, reeling back and quickly yanking down on his bag to make sure it stayed in place, "hey you messed up Big Dave's bag!" Speartooth Jake shouted, "His wife worked really hard on that you know!" he added, taking a step forward and readying his spear, "Yeah! And Big Dave loooves his wife! Your asking for a clubbin' now!" Billy Clubs added, raising his iconic billy club over head.<br/><br/>However before any further action could be taken, the merchant at their feet began to stir, "Ugghh...that really hurt you baggy bastard..." he muttered, pushing himself up on shaky arms, "Did no one teach you any mann-"<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">THUNK!!!</span></div><br/>Just then the stone from Peaches' sling shot went wide, missing all three of the Baghead Boys and instead sinking itself into the back of the merchant's head. The peddler immediately dropped like a sack of potatoes, plopping down with a thud with his arms limply splayed out. A moment later and inky black blood was pouring out onto the ground around him.<br/><br/>A long, awkward silence ensued as the Baghead Boys looked down at the man, and then back to the group.<br/><br/>"................"<br/>".................."<br/>"...................."<br/><br/>"You know, I think we're just gonna go" Big Dave said flatly, the fun having quickly drained from the encounter, "But uh...you ain't heard the last of us! You better remember our names, because the Baghead Boys will...uh...you know, never mind...that kinda killed the mood..." he said, as they turned and walked off, "Jeez that was fucked up" Jake murmured, "yeah is that guy gonna be alright?" Billy asked as they quickly walked out of earshot.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">spout lore 7-9</div><div class="spoiler_body">As you look closer you realize the merchant in question is a Shadowfolk. The Shadowfolk are a rather mysterious people, known mostly in this part of the world for the network of shadow merchants who travel about the land selling all manner of rare and curious wares. The secrets of their operations are closely guarded, but they are known to sell exceptionally fine goods at reasonable prices, as well as buy treasures and artifacts for a high price. As such they tend to get along well with adventurers, and befriending one is often a great boon to any party.</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">spout lore 10+</div><div class="spoiler_body">The Shadowfolk are one of the more alien races of the world. True to their name they appear to be living shadows. However that isn't to say they don't have flesh and blood. Their anatomy can be very loosely compared to a human, but working on one requires a more delicate touch. +1 to attempting to physically handle a Shadowfolk's body.</div></div>