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The Missing Singer

"Brokenstring" Barnaby Button, a gnome musician has been playing the local tavern for a few months now. This morning he is missing, and there's signs of struggle in his room.

Matthew Fordragon saw Brogan Hickory having an argument with Barnaby last night.

The Tome of Unspeakable Evil

An archaeological expedition unearths an ancient book. Within a week, all in the expedition are killed and the lead archaeologist kidnapped.

Sophie Crump is an expert in old elven lore, and funded the project. Stella Hasan led the expedition to their location but returned home straight away.

Hairless

The sky turned purple for a short moment, and everyone in town has suddenly lost their hair.

Michelle Loch thinks they look better bald.

The Closed Mine

A nearby mine has closed, laying off a hundred workers, who now have no idea how they're going to support themselves and their families.

Finley Proudhands thinks the owner of the mine is up to something shady.

What Dawn Brings

Every morning in this town you are awoken by the crow of the rooster. This morning, you are jolted awake by a horrible shriek and a sickening silence just after.

Lars Boone, the innkeeper, can't find her daughter. Gert Zaros Is missing as well.

The Gambler

A man has been caught cheating at a card game in the tavern. He's being held in jail, but swears that he doesn't even know how to play the card game.

Tom Duffield seems to think the man may be possessed by... something.

Cannibals

There's a small town near the edge of the map which is full of humanoids who eat the flesh of other humanoids.

John Roderick is searching for their brother, who went missing near the village.

Gravy Robbers

A group of bandits have been breaking into taverns and stealing gravy.

Jasper Schmidt can't blame them, gravy is delicious.

Buried Alive!

You awaken to the sound of a bell tolling. You are laying down in the dark, surrounded by stone. Understanding is quickly follow by panic as you have been entombed alive.

Arthur Echols, the priest in this town, never warmed to you while you were in town. Honey Rook doesn't trust the priest.

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