A large group of thugs armed to their teeth approaches you openly. The one in front walks with a swagger. He's

A large group of thugs armed to their teeth approaches you openly. The one in front walks with a swagger. He's a tall man, and the right half of his face is covered in an intricate pattern of scars and tattoos. "Captain Varn – or rather Baron Varn! I had a feeling that you'd appear here sooner or later. I've been looking forward to this moment. You can call me Pale Yan. I am the leader of this honorable society of freedom-loving travelers, ha ha."