You've got next to nothing in your rucksack; you've got a bit of food, a few books and of course the dragon-shaped talisman of Taeshiu, as well as your significant personal fortune, and you try to become better prepared for the journey ahead. You get a sleeping roll, some supplies, a tent and a dagger, while keeping a large part of your fortune for later. You've tried to consult a few adventurers and ask if they want to join your journey, but nobody is interested; they all say that they've got more interesting things to do with their time.

Now it's dusk, and you understand that the city guard will be on your head in a moment, so you've decided to leave the gates. You have virtually no skill with survival, and you're really worried about the night to come.