The city was bustling with movement as it people went about their days, shopping and meeting up with loved oned. A beautiful day despite the approaching danger that seemed to loom over the country and its people. However, the air of pleasantness shifted as a pair of pointed ears twitched as a tall man headed toward his destination. He couldn't help but wonder if the humans around him were aware that he could hear their hushed conversations and muttered comments as clear as day. 

"What is it doing outside the arena?" A lanky, blond-haired man whispered to a petite brunette. 

"Who let that beast out of its cage?" A matron murmured as she steered her children away from the tan-skinned demi-human.

Cain really should have known better, these people would only ever see a beast. Instead of reacting to their unease and, frankly, rude comments, the raven-haired man turned headed toward one of the few demi-humans that were out and about.

[color=forestgreen]"Excuse me, sir?"[/color] He asked a skittish looking dog-man with floppy golden-colored ears. His arms were full of a basket with fresh fruit and other vegetation.

"Y-ye-yes? H-how may I h-help you?" The other man responded, sheepishly.

[color=forestgreen]"I am looking for the Adventurer's Guild, would you be able to point me in the right direction?"[/color] Cain softened his voice to more dulcet tones in an effort to ease the other.

"O-of course! um...Just go straight down th-this road u-until you reach the f-fo-fork. Th-then turn left. Y-you can't m-miss it." The canine fidgeted in place as he pointed out the directions.

[color=forestgreen]"Thank you for your help. Here, for the hospitality."[/color] The winged man responded with a toothy grin as he laid five copper pieces in the other man's hand.

Not waiting to see if the man would protest or not, the winged demi ran toward his destination. He had heard that there were a few others like him, free demi-humans who had taken up adventuring as it was one of the few jobs that accepted them, though that was mainly during his time in the pits. Who knew just how much of that was true, or if it was just a fantasy made to give his people some hope. 

[color=forestgreen][i]"Man's gotta eat and I don't think there are many people who would help someone like me. Who knows, maybe the rumours are true and I can join one of the legendary heroes' party. Hehe...As if."[/i][/color] He thought derisively just as he saw the large sign just outside of the entrance hall.