Tempt Fate

The night was full of worry. Not many people that had stopped at this point had the courage to speak louder than a whisper. Many were keeping their tamed beasts close or hugging lucky charms. The threat of any dungeon break was one that many knew to be dire.

The merchants had more or less lost their guards. Most merchants would hire mercenaries, guards, or private groups to protect them as they traveled. This was common among any merchants based in any city. However, when Star city called for all that could fight, they had beaten the price for many of the guards the merchants hired. That caused the merchants to leave without proper guards.

"Doc, why don't we offer to travel with the merchants back home? We may be able to take materials as a payment?" Isa had come back from her unsettled stomach due to the shaking of the carriage. She had immediately seen the business possibility in front of them.