O'nok Paravata grew tired of his life in the Aylosian Navy and decided to head to Freeport to strike it rich. Taking with him his few possessions and the scales on his back, he encountered his first challenge when attempting to step off the gangplank. A halfling walking off the gangplank bumped into a human dockworker and made him drop his crate. The two began arguing, blocking O'nok's path. But with a shout and a glare, they quickly separate. Katuk was patrolling nearby and was impressed by O'nok's proactiveness. He offered him to be his deputy and jotted down his name. While Katuk went back to work on his patrol, taking down the name of the dock worker from earlier, O'nok followed the crowd of new arrivals towards a large tavern on the west side of town.

He learns of the Adventurer's Guild from a helpful tavern worker and heads there. He arrives at the same time that Aspen is selling a wolf pelt to the guild. The receptionist gives O'nok the rundown and recommends he try talking to Aspen to form a party with him. Aspen, being a capable hunter who so far has mostly kept to himself, would make a good partner if they were looking to go adventurering. After a brief exchange, they decide to form a party and head to the tavern O'nok just came from to inquire about any rumors or potential leads on jobs. They learn that a wolf pack has been spotted nearby and decide that would be a good test of their abilities. O'nok also gets a quick meal and they hear a rumor about The Shambling Knight being spotted heading in the direction of Freeport.