Two figures walked out of the forest with deliberate steps, even as the rain fell they didn't seem to be affected that much.
Maybe it was due to the black hooded cloaks each of them wore, but they seemed to be totally unaffected by the rain and the wet atmosphere.
As they approached one of the side gates of Cago city, they were stopped by two of the twenty odd guards placed in front of the gate.
"Who are you? State your business!."
The shorter of the cloaked figures stepped forward and spoke gently.
"Please, forgive our intrusion. We are adventurers looking for a new place to stay... and for greener and bloodier pastures, if you understand what I'm saying..."
The two guards observed them for a while before they spoke.
"Take off your hoods and let us see your faces."
"I'm sorry, but that won't be possible... you see, my master here is somewhat sensitive to–"
