As they were putting their last bags in the wagon, Samuel came up behind them. "All packed, ladies?" he asked, in a loud, boisterous voice. He was a handsome, strongly built, blond human man, dressed in shining steel armor, emblazoned with red and gold pageantry. He looked supremely confident. "This is your first trip outside, isn't it? Don't worry, it's not nearly as bad as some of the stories might say, so long as you keep your faith, and move swiftly. Any questions, before we set out?"