Chapter 1: The Body

The body is loaded onto the cart and the mule-drawn carriage ambles off in the direction of Trades Ward. The guards finish taking notes and collecting evidence before the lead guard turns to you. "We'll get someone out here to clear the dogs' bodies. You've done well, citizens. Congratulations." He points to a member of his remaining troop, who assumes a guard position near the dogs. The leader and the others depart, leaving you alone with the woman and the remaining guard. The woman turns to Aldezar and hugs him tightly. "Thank you again," she says.

Breg, the only other thing you know about the Skullcrackers is that they tend to exclusively limit their membership to military conscripts. It is quite likely (in fact, almost certain) that the victim was in the army. Should you wish to follow up, you can find the army in, surprisingly, Army Ward.

You follow the wagon to Grang’s, where they set about unloading the body, covered by a bloody sheet. Grang unloads the remains and carries it inside, locking the door behind him.

There appear to be no other entrances to the building. You could sit on the cart, but there is no other seating.

It is rapidly becoming apparent that Grang has no intent of leaving the building. You are on Five Coins Street, which runs northwest to southeast. To the northwest, you can see a shop with a sign bearing a scroll and quill. To the southeast is a row of buildings on either side of the street. Only one stands out in particular, an inn, The Merchant Heaven.