Baron Furkza's Caravan of Curiosities

At the beginning of the cold season, when lands further north are getting their first snows, the people of Khezvaros find themselves anticipating the day they'll see a bright flash of color or hear the incessant singing that signals the return of Baron Furkza and his Caravan of Curiosities from their travels. Although the rest of the caravan--which carries the real wonders---is always a day or two behind, the arrival of the Baron's wagon always promises a titillating preview of the new and mysterious exhibits that the Baron has acquired for his Museum of Mystery. As soon as the caravan rolls into the city, it begins to attract a crowd. Whenever the pace of the procession slows sufficiently or the wagon is forced to stop, Baron Furkza climbs up onto the top of the caravan and regales the crowd with tales of his travels and promises of the many wonders he's brought back for them to see.
Baron Furkza's lead caravan is a large, brightly-painted box wagon pulled by two miniature elephants and driven by Baron Furkza's valet, Yolba the Tiger-Man. As his name implies, Yolba has the head of a tiger, but lacks body fur, claws, a tail or other tiger-like qualities. During a tour, Baron Furkza and Yolba leave each town while the rest of the caravan is still packing up the show, which usually puts them about a day ahead of the main caravan. Upon arrival in a town where the show will set up, the Baron and begins the work of preparing the townsfolk to part with their hard-earned coins so that they can experience the mysteries and magic that his Caravan of Curiosities has to offer. The Baron relies mostly on oratory and showmanship to draw in audiences, but usually has a least a few sample items to show the crowd (briefly and from a distance) and is not above using cheap conjuring tricks to attract attention.
One side of Baron Furkza's wagon can be folded town and propped up with scaffolding to create a stage. The small porch on the back of the caravan and the flat roof of the wagon can also be used as stages when the caravan is moving, a higher platform is preferred, or when the Baron chooses not to set up the main stage due to time constraints, limitations of terrain or available space, or because he fears being run out of town. The top of the wagon is surrounded by solid 2-foot-tall railing that keeps cargo in place and can be used to conceal machinery or accomplices needed for more elaborate performances and demonstrations. The wagon's paint job is always colorful and eye catching, but changes yearly before the new touring season starts. The only constant is the name of the show. Each year's paint job features artwork that highlights most intriguing and exciting new exhibits.