Grey Elf Male Wizard (LG) of Celene is apprentice to "The Smartest Man in Town" and overhears Khellek's Dragonchess Cairn stories and dreams of the riches that lie beyond unfound passages.
Human Male Rogue (NG), the only native of Diamond Lake, is approached by mild aquaintence Grey Elf Wizard with Khellek's stories. Rogue mentions the spooky old Cairn nearly forgotten from his childhood. Can't recall why he hasn't been back...
Wizard knows they may need some "fodder" and arranges for a Dwarf Male Fighter (NG) who is displeased with his assignment to the Greyesmere Company. He had no idea Diamond Lake was such a hell hole when he took the assignment.
Wizard, still not satisfied with the quality of his "fodder" seeks a Wild Elf Male Yeoman (NG) from the Lodge to assist with any survival skills lacking in the foursome.
The foursome arranges to meet at the abandon Mine Office (as it is near the Cairn) and discover a Kobold Male Sorcerer, and future Dragon Disciple (NG) has run away from the Emporium. He proclaims He isn't a side show freak. He is a decendent of Dragons! He won't return to a life of servitude.