[b]Water and Honesty[/b] ~[@Norschtalen]~ [quote=Anitta][color=lightblue]"...Why are you here anyways?"[/color][/quote] Regardless of your intentions, it did not appear Neil appreciated your implications. "...Just trying to help..." He whispered which you could barely hear. [quote=Anitta][color=lightblue]"I had planned to lay a trap for them here and capture their leader. I'm sorry to have to ask you this, but you must leave, for your own safety. I cannot promise that I'll be able to protect you during the chaos, and surely if I left you here alone, I'd only find a tragedy if I return."[/color][/quote] "[color=aba000]And ruin the whole place?![/color]" The old man jeered. "[color=aba000]You better find me a new home then! Otherwise, I'll take my chances with the brigands.[/color]" "Where do you plan on going?" Neil entered the conversation. "[color=aba000]I could find myself living in Pravar. Although I could never stand the people there, no sirree![/color]" The old man replied. "[color=aba000]But I'd need some gold to properly settle down. Say, three hundred?[/color]" He, indirectly, proposed a deal. Neil looked at you for the decision. The gold to make this all smooth was available although you are free to try any tricks you have up your sleeve though that may compromise the situation. [hr] [b]Shopping!![/b] ~[@Lucius Cypher]~ [quote=Sheolred][color=firebrick]"What'll it be? Rock in the gut? Or rock in the skull? Yer choice..."[/color][/quote] "[color=00746b]BUYER'S REMORSE![/color]" The boy yelled. "[color=00746b]WE HAVE BUYER'S REMORSE HERE![/color]" Suddenly, a narrowly-missed knife almost nicked your face and the boy used this moment to break free of your grasp and run away. Soon, a [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/a1/f9/29a1f9e9478b926230509b84bbd877ff--darkest-dungeon-concept-art.jpg]man with two daggers appeared[/url]. He said nothing but it was clear to you that you now had a fight in your hands since you refused the deal. Probably a good decision for a person like you though. Meanwhile, you heard something crash into the wagon. It was Bart and he looked a little roughed up. After opening his eyes and seeing you, he immediately asked. "[color=f26522]What did you do, Sheolred?![/color]" Bart's attention was shifted to his attacker, [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/21/86/09/2186093d5222e055005d1957628f07b4--darkest-dungeon-file.jpg]a large man armed with a multi-headed whip[/url]. "[color=f26522]Hey now, we can talk this out...[/color]" Bart tried to reason but it appeared it was a little bit too late for that now. Whether or not this was the kind of fight you wanted, you are definitely a part of this one. How shall you resolve it? [hr] [b]Humble Beginnings[/b] ~[@Lady Selune] (JEZ), [@13org] (BST)~ [quote=Bast Ragoczy][color=C6DEFF]"We are from the guild, we are searching for Riñas Chavez. My name is Bast. Pleased to meet you."[/color][/quote] "[color=92278f]Oh, I am Riñas Chavez. Pleased to meet you too, members of the guild.[/color]" The Dark Priest curtly bowed to you. "[color=92278f]It is good that you are here. Please follow me.[/color]" Riñas lead you across the town. The scenery changed from a busy atmosphere to one that is quiet, not the peaceful kind but more of the sad and depressing kind. As the three of you walked, there were less and less people to be seen. "[color=92278f]Some time ago, Boreal Port was under the rule of Varjo. One day, the local garrison pillaged and sacked the port, slaughtering some of the population while taking some as slaves before leaving completely. The ones who were left behind would've been goners had the Mermaids and other sea monsters not come with help and relief.[/color]" She stopped then handed you some chalk. "[color=92278f]But that didn't restore the population. At least not yet.[/color]" She continued. "[color=92278f]Beyond here are mostly abandoned houses and buildings since the occupants have either died or moved out. However, we are not sure which ones are occupied or not so use the chalk to mark the unoccupied places.[/color]" The Dark Priest explained the objective. "[color=92278f]That way, we can easily direct any newcomers which places they can stay at.[/color]" "[color=92278f]Do you have any questions?[/color]" She then turned to [u]Jezamine[/u]. "[color=92278f]Forgive me if this seems unseemly for us Dark Priest, sister. But this is important for the people here. I hope you understand.[/color]" [hr] [b]Fetch Quest[/b] ~[@BCTheEntity]~ You reach the monster-friendly village in several hours. The place was relatively simple and there were no buildings that towered over the others. The largest appeared to be the two-story buildings of inns and large shops. As for the residents, humans and monster went about their businesses. Some of them briefly glanced at the two of you since you did not seem to be from around there but they appear to be content in leaving you alone as some new strangers stumbling upon Mahigan. "Hey! It's you!" A voice called out to you, in a jester-like tone. It belonged to an [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ce/b2/b3/ceb2b34ec7b287e300cfa9d779be2d6f.jpg]armored person[/url] but it did not seem like he was a knight. "It's a good thing I read your profile or else we'd be spending an entire day looking for each other in Mahigan." He remarked. "Niiiiice armor by the way." He ogled at your looks before continuing. "Anyway, I'm Ian. Ian North. Professional mercenary." He extended an armored fist for either of you to shake. "More of a hero-for-hire, really. I'm not really taking questionable jobs anymore. It must be when I saved some monsters with an Order priestess. Anyway, I have a feeling we're gonna be seeing each other more in the forseeable future." "As for the job, it's taking us to Lokdar Swamp. Now I know evil hags and supervillain lairs tend to reside in swamps but I assure you that nothing really harmful will be waiting for us there." He explained the request. "Although we might run into the Varjan refugees that just holed up in Ravager's Rest but come on, what are the odds of that?" "So you in?"