It turned out the wagon was full of paintings, worth at least five hundred gems in total, enough to pay for two lifetimes in food and residence. However, the bandits, in a final, selfish act, ripped the art apart, rendering it worthless.Harold offered to join your group, as he had no job anymore, and wanted to make up for the lack of pay on your last job. After a month of training, he has shown to be a skilled second in command, swordsman and healer.
The clan leader, Henri, has ordered a meeting with you.
Henri: I saw the way you dealt with those bandits back there, and I was impressed. If you could do a job for me, I will pay you greatly. But beware; it will not be as easy as your last job.
Harold: What do you mean?
Henri: During the past two months, trading between us and the Northern clan has been disrupted.
We believe a bandit group is hiding in the Black forest, and overcoming all but the most guarded of wagons travelling along the adjacent road. We have invaded the forest with our own soldiers, but none return.
You: How about we put out a wagon as bait, to draw them out, and then take them out from the sides?
Henri: It's worth a try. I'll lend you some of my men. Best get started now.