Balfire, what a headache. These obstinate pilgrims....

I warn them repeatedly about the dangers here, but they turn a deaf ear.

Player: "What, are they blind?"

Yeah, you've been around the desert, haven't you? I swear on the Shards there's nothing here that doesn't bite, spray or turn you to stone.

Not to mention the temperature! Hot as a cauldron in the daytime, and glacial at night.

Daevas don't sweat it, but it hurts to watch these Human pilgrims.

Player: "I bet."

Do they listen to me? No! So we have to rescue city folk from wild animals. So far the problem's in hand, but it's a matter of time before a whole party becomes Griffon guano.

I mean, we wear armor out there, and--

Oooh, never thought of that...this place is lousy with Tipolids. Their skin's great for armor. Light, tough...but, ah, we'd need...someone to trap them....

Player: Accept.

Fantastic! I ought to do it, but I doubt you'd like escorting pilgrims.

Bring in seven Tipolid Skins. Oh, and Mottled Tipolid hide is too stiff for armor. Wild Tipolid hide is better.

Player: "Sounds easy!"

Welcome back!

Not too tough, I hope? Seven Tipolid Skins?

If possible, pieces without slashes or spear holes would be best.

Player: "Ahem."

Haven't you left yet?

Oh! You have no idea where the Wild Tipolids are, do you?

Silly me. Let's consult the Eltnen Wildlife Guide! "Tipolid herds even line the road to Laquepin's Mystic Spring." So, try there.

Player: "Yep. Thanks."

Wow! You skinned them so deftly! Yeah, we can use all of these!

Thank you so much. Here, take this.

And you can't turn it down. You saved me time and money! And lives! Those too.