A man

The peasant looks up to see a crazy-looking, naked man brandishing a large sword.

The hair on his head is cut short and his face has little more than a days-worth of stubble on it.

His chest is slightly hairy and bears several scars, but is otherwise completely bare. His stomach is still mostly toned, but has the beginnings of an ale-gut.

His sword (no, not that one) swings freely between his muscular legs, and is partially erect despite the cold.

His hands, face and body all have splotches of mud on them, where his sweat has mixed with dirt from the forest.

"Are you heading towards the village?" He asks, in a strangely calm voice.