[quote=@Tybalt Capulet]
[@Aristo]Fair point. He's a fairly well-loved storyteller in his home region, and it's possible he's been heard of. Having a storyteller bard along is useful, though. Someone needs to recount the epic tale once they vanquish the plague or its source!
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Alternatively, he could find the leader of this evil force and seduce him/her/it to the side of good.