Mercusio was tired and miserable.  Mostly tired as his feet hurt from the long trek which started from the monastery of Lathander – where he stayed and received his training - located in the outskirts of Iriaebor.  His woes stem from the fact he had to lug out items and equipment that were standard issue for any acolyte – like the armor and the shield, which to Mercusio weighed like a ton - which he is not used to in carrying especially at long distances. The order has sent him off, as part of his learning experience, to Greenest, there to teach and spread the word of the Morninglord to its populace, and to assist them in any way he can.<br/><br/>He was not too happy by the whole thing but he had little choice in the matter, for he cannot go back to his home nor will he be welcomed if he tried. But most of all he could never go back to the easy life he used to enjoy.  Well at least, in way, he has regained his freedom, and was finally out of that old musty place – where he slaved and had to put up with those cloistered stiffs of clerics - where his family sent him so as to be taught a ‘lesson’.  He’ll show them, he’ll make a name for himself for sure. They’ll regret for ‘casting him out’ from the life he solely deserved.  This he swears.<br/><br/>His journey has been long and tedious, and he always hoped that the next town or settlement he saw in the horizon would be Greenest, only to discover that he still had a long ways to go before getting to that place.  How long has it been he was on the roads?  He could not tell, but another day was about to end and another cold night will soon follow.  He hated roughing it out in the wilderness; especially alone, for obvious reasons, and was gladden when he saw two souls down the road.  Throwing all cares to the wind he quickened his pace until he was close enough to the two to declare his presence.<br/><br/>“Well met, strangers!  May I inquire if this road leads to Greenest?  And if so, how much further before I reach the place?  Also, with your indulgence, may I join your company?  Especially if you are planning to set up camp soon, for as the saying goes: there is safety in numbers.”<br/>