The paladin had already pulled out three scrolls and was hastily reading through them looking for the proper statements when someone decided to speak to him. He stopped what he was doing and turned. The source of the speaking was a man, or was he an elf? He couldn't really tell under all those grey layers that made things blend confusingly together.

"My greetings to you, sir . . . umm . . . traveler," he said. "The threat is subdued for now, my thanks to your companion. However, I have a few questions to ask of you. I am not sure if you have heard, but Lord Rainford's daughter went missing six months past. She's about this tall, dark of hair, blue of eye. Have you seen her? I believe she goes by River."