Randie: A Shapeshifter in the House

After following the swamp trail, we stumbled upon Mr. Proudstump's old house. The recluse halfling has been living in the marshland for some years now, raising his pet snakes. Min Woo thought he was the best person to ask about the goblins.

We met the halfling, who was resting after a snake bit him. I offered to take a look at his wounds, but became agitated when Min Woo started rumaging through his things.

I was shocked when the halfling transformed into a gruesome faceless abomination. The creature apparently ambushed the real Mr. Proudstump, wounded him, and took his identity. We managed to subdue the creature and rescue the halfling.

Mr. Proudstump was grateful for our help. Koru and the half elf began asking him questions about the goblin tribe. I had no chance to talk to him privately about Old Megus.

We spent the night at the halfling's house. Mr. Proudstump told us everything he knew about his neighbors, the goblins. He told us that they had recently discovered some fireworks and have been using this to attack travelers going to Sandpoint. He gave us his cloak as a token of gratitude (which Min Woo wore) and said we are welcome to stay as long as we like.