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Deep in Elwynn Forest the wind gently rustled the trees as the sound of chirping birds filled the air. Amidst it all a lone boar was sniffing around, looking for something sweet to satisfy it's growling tummy as it found a field of berry bushes. The boar headed to the nearest bush while in a neighboring shrub, a soft click can be heard and the boar hesitates. After several seconds of stillness it returns to sample one of the berries. Before it can get it's first taste, a thunderous sound is heard as the beast quickly falls. From the shrub, a red hooded figure emerges holstering a long rifle. Moments pass as the mysterious hunter examines the kill, satisfied at a job well done.
Later, in the Goldshire Tavern, the Bartender is busy cleaning glasses when with a loud thud, the boar's body is displayed on the bar table.
"You know I just cleaned that, right?" he asked, slightly annoyed.
"Sorry! He was a lot heavier then he looked," proclaimed the hooded figure in a soft voice. "But I got him! Now your supplier can provide all the berries you ordered!"
The bartender examined the boar, recognizing the markings left behind by his failed traps of the past. "That you did, I'm sure the farmer will be very satisfied to hear this news. Tell you what, have a drink on the house! what would you like?"
"Milk will be fine, thanks," she quickly responded as she lowered her hood. Revealing her dark hair ending in red tips. She took a seat as the bartender headed into the kitchen, listening in on the surrounding atmosphere as she tried to relax. Suddenly a conversation caught her attention from the group behind her.
"- I'm telling you! Those 'things' are working for someone! I've never dealt with Kobolds that organized!" Proclaimed what seemed to be a miner from one of the neighboring mines. "They practically herded us out of there!"
Another one scoffed at the notion, "I think you're imagining things. Besides, why didn't the local guard deal with them?"
The first miner replied, "I couldn't find 'em! We tried to scare the buggers off but they just shouted something about-"
"Yeah, yeah, 'my candle' or what ever right? Come on, let's find someone to clear it out," a third one interrupted as he got up from his chair.
Before they could even leave their table, they found the red haired girl standing in front of them, "Excuse me, which mine was this in? I'm kind of an adventurer so I might be able to help!"
"J-Jasperlode ma'am," the first miner stammered. "But I'd recommend some backup, it's an army of 'em in there!"
The red cloaked girl smiled as she immediately started to head out, "I'll be fine, those Kobolds will be gone by tomorrow!"
"Wait! What's your name, hero?" the second miner asked.
"It's Ruby! Ruby Rose!" She yelled out as she ran out the door.
Returning from the kitchen, the bartender looked around for the girl to no avail, "... she does know I still have to pay her, right?" he simply sighed as he returned to the kitchen.