It is the time of Ches, ‘The Claw of Sunsets’. Spring Equinox rapidly approaches as the land recovers from the cruel grasp of Hammer [Midwinter]. A lone band of adventurers, barely familiar with one another and seeking to try their fortunes on the road, have come to town to rest and recuperate during these past few days. It’s early evening, and the group find themselves in an inn called ‘The Frisky Goblin’ - a lecherous establishment known as a regular spot with sailors, adventurers and women of questionable virtue, which is located in the centre of the city near Market Square. This well-maintained, wooden building has small, round door leads into the main area of the tavern and boasts a large fireplace and an assortment of tables and private booths. Rooms sleeping up to two people, at a one-and-a-half gold pieces per head, have been paid in advance for this evening and the party is able to unwind and relax in the relative comfort of the inn.<br/><br/>The drinks here are reasonably-priced and there is a broad selection. The house specialties are a heavy, ruby-red ale called Dragon's Fury, which sells for 8 silver pieces; or a murky, black drink called Goblin Ichor, which tastes like aniseed, sells for 12 silver pieces and is known to have a real kick. At this hour, the bar is tended by a human in his mid-thirties known as Darius. He is a large man of a little over six foot tall, with a strong build and a cheerful disposition. He supports several days growth on his chin, with heavy features and tanned, leathery skin which is riddled with scars and scrapes. His hands are strong and, though he carries a little extra weight around the girth, he wears it well and has the look of a seasoned warrior about him.<br/><br/>The atmosphere is beginning to liven up as the evening sets in and more patrons begin to appear. Among them is a group of miners who are drinking heavily and several halflings who seem to be trying to outdo each other with ridiculous tales of their own personal bravery.<br/><br/>[For those players in my Treacherous Deeds campaign: Please pull up a chair and have a drink on the house. I’ll use this as a rallying point while I wait for all players to join the story. We're using third person narrative and the Elliquiy Dicebot, which is located HERE (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php), for any dice rolls. Please add a link to any rolls you make in your post.<br/><br/>Apologies for the less-than-optimal start. Let's move on from here.]<br/>