Over the past week, word of a band of gnolls have spread through Dragon's Dale. They also speak of a monstrous leader known as "The Herald of Chains." The gnolls have been raiding farms and attacking travelers. It is time for something to be done...

The mayor has sent out a request for heroes, or at least warriors, to deal with this threat offering 1500 GP to split between those that successfully can stop the Gnollish menace.

Outside town hall, the four of you meet going to the mayor to accept his task. The first steps on an adventure have been taken.