Little Isis

[Alastor]

Welcome to the humble town of Little Isis. A quiet, peaceful town that sits just on the outskirts of the Avery Mountains. One of the nicest towns in Avery, those on pilgrimages find it easy to rest at ease in this place before moving along on their journey the next morn.

Little Isis has no set government of its own, and therefore has a moderate level of domestic quarreling, but the townsfolk are friendly enough that not a lot of violence breaks out. And the people get by in developing their humble town by conducting independent trade with nearby cities and traveling traders.

They call this place "Avery's paradise".

[Shin]

"Alastor!" A young boy shouted out. About 11 in age, the vest that he wore was alittle oversized, slomping down to his thigh. His shirt and pants weren't much better and he had to tie them to his body with a rope like belt. His hair also was in the need for a haircut and was tied up in back. "Alastor!" His name was Wedge Giles son of a local farmer, and a overall trouble maker. Running through the streets, he stopped to caught his breath.

"Damnit, where could he be?".

[Alastor]

Alastor Raybrandt.

A beastman who up until a few months ago didn't have a place to call home. Having lost his family, tribe, and home, Alastor had all but given up hope to find a new haven for himself. The people of Little Isis took him in with open arms, and Alastor found brand new happiness.

The young beastman could currently be seen doing some patchwork on a local building near the stream. A recent gust of wind had blown some shingles off, so Alastor was commissioned to do some reconstruction. As he hammers away on the rooftop, Alastor would hear a voice call out to him.

"Alastor!"

The beastman's ears twitched at the sound. Ceasing what he was doing for the moment, Alastor rises to his feet and leaps off the building, landing skillfully on the ground below to greet the Giles boy. "What's the matter, Wedge?", says Alastor as he approaches.

[Shin]

Wedge whipped his shoudars back up straight, grasping. He soon replaced his shock expression with one of excitement. "Hey, you get to check this out!" He started to peel back his sleeve. "Found it while exploring" he ignored his parent's warnings of not leaving the town. On his wrist was a watch like machine. Having two slots, however one of them was crushed.

"Its a spellbreaker, half way done with fixing it up!" He poses with it. "Maybe with this, I can start a career beast hunting. I'll bet I could even run you out of business" he joked, showing a toothy grin.

[Alastor]

Taking ahold of Wedge's wrist, Alastor takes a closer look at his spellbreaker. It seemed to be in pretty good condition considering its age. "Hmm... Looks like you found a working one. Nice find." Then, lifting his hand up, Alastor ruffles the boy's hair. "Well, I'd better not lose my touch so you don't put me out of business then, huh? Heh."

[Shin]

Wedge grinned. "Thats right". Wedge grinned fall as eyes closed. "....." He makes a humming sound before speaking. "Alright!" he exclaimed. "Almost forgot, pops got something to ask you. Something bout a trade with another town".

[Alastor]

"Understood." Wiping away his sweat, Alastor treks towards the Trader's Post near the west end of town. Inside he meets with Wedge's father, Jasper Giles. Upon entering, he greets, "Hello, Jasper. You needed to see me about something?"

[Shin]

Jasper's wive and daughter said hello as Alastor walked in, but had to live to attend to the garden.

"Good to see, that my message got to you. Thought that boy was so excited that he'll forget to tell you" He shook Alastor's hand, pulling him into a slight hug. He let go to explain the situation. "Those guys from Habriggrove wanted to trade some with Willy overhere." He pointed to the gray haired man next to him. "Some greens for a few packages of meat. Will can't make the trip, so he was wondering if I could. And I would but, I would feel alittle better if I had someone to watch my back.

"Wedge is coming, but hes too young. If we get attacked, don't think I could protect him and myself" The boy scowled at his overprotective father. "So, if its not to difficult, can you come along with us?".

[Alastor]

"Certainly.", replies Alastor to Jasper without a second thought. The beastman was too happy to help Jasper out. After all, Jasper was the one who had found him outside Little Isis several years ago. Bearing his claws in confidence, Alastor continues. "I will protect the trade caravan with my very life. I promise you that, Jasper."

[Shin]

Jasper stared at Alastor, a suddenly serious look"Lets hope you won't have to forefill that promise". He smiled gently. "Now rest up" he patted Alastor on the back one last time, "Gotta head out early. Those folks at Habbrigove are at their southern camp right now. They like to relocate into severally locations".

Jasper had told Alastor about the job, he can go off to get ready if he has no more to discuss.