Shadows in the Cobblecrest Caves

The Gathering at The Rusty Cauldron Tavern The Rusty Cauldron Tavern in Cobblecrest bustled with activity as the evening settled in. Townsfolk were wrapping up their daily activities, market stalls were packing up, and a gentle buzz of chatter filled the air. Inside the tavern, the warm glow of lanterns and the scent of hearty food created a cozy atmosphere. Besa, JC, and Atheila sat together, enjoying their drinks, while Bolt and Jikalis were seated separately at the bar, each nursing their own beverage. Suddenly, the door to the tavern burst open with a loud crash. Tavin Quickfoot, a small and wiry halfling, stumbled in, panting heavily and wide-eyed with fear and urgency. His entrance drew the attention of everyone in the tavern. "You have to help!" Tavin exclaimed, his voice filled with desperation. "I saw a group of rogues dragging a halfling into a cave near the old mines. Their leader looked like Kara 'Red' Thornblade, and there was a drow elf with...