Leaf's Bounty

One might assume that traveling from Stormwind to Northwind would be a blissful endeavor, a mere walk in the park?anything but fleeing from a pack of bloodthirsty, drooling gnolls.$
Since the King embarked on his diplomatic mission, conditions have only worsened. It is inconceivable that we cannot rely upon our own guards! We were compelled to raise a militia from among the common folk. It is truly tragic.

Bah, yet those blasted, greedy swine from the House of Nobles still extend their hands to demand taxes. I?pardon my outburst. On my way here, my prized ring slipped from my finger as I fled from imminent peril!

My merchandise is lost, so be it. But I cannot, in good conscience, part with that ring; it is a treasured family heirloom. It must have fallen into one of the leaf piles on the Merchant's Highroad. Would you be so kind as to retrieve it for me?

Dirt and gnoll spittle?I must burn these clothes.

Where the guards falter, the people shall provide. You have my gratitude, adventurer. A few coins for your trouble.