Founding
Dozens of adventurers and mercenaries are hired in Fort Zheng to travel the land and inquire about issues that may demand attention from the central government. After three days of drawing lots and assigning individuals to teams, mercenaries are dispatched across Vaduzahn.
Of the many adventurers that are hired by the Vaduzahn government, a small party is established to travel the southen edge of the country, travelling from Zheng to P'tautori. They are given explicit instructions to handle small problems, and report anything beyond their capability to local or state authorities.
One of the teams consists of Estrella, Umbra, Maul, Finn Drake and Brandi. At the time of their departure they are set upon by a different mercenary group blaming Brandi for the closure of their favorite inn.
With a mixture of violence and intimidation, the mismatched group overcomes these interlopers and depart Zheng.