An unexpected trio.

"Well, well, well, there's the other of the pair..."

You spin around and instinctively draw your sword. Behind you are three strangers clad in black leather. One of them is carrying a translucent container, in which you see another faerie. Serena sees the captured faerie, yelps and shoots straight up. One of the black clad strangers holds up a pointed amulet and aims it a Serena. Serena lets out a strangled cry and then drops, landing at your feet.

The center man of the trio gives you a hard look. "We have no problem with you, stranger, as long as you give us no problem. We're working for a wizard, and these two faeries are just what he needs. They're both on the edge of tran---well, there's no need to bother you with details. Suffice it to say that they're worth a lot of money to us and a lot of trouble to you if you interfere." The leader of the trio flips you a silver coin, which you catch easily. "I suggest you have a drink on us at the pub down the street and let us collect our 'wizard supplies.'