The night-time campsite was silent; no one spoke. Amid the crackling of the firewood, everyone stared intently at the object before them as if it held a fascinating allure. However, the object wasn't anything novel; it was a sight the adventurers had grown accustomed to over many years. It had only garnered special attention due to certain circumstances. Otherwise, it might not have even warranted a second glance in a different situation.
The object in question was a corpse, encased in a black leather bag. The flesh had long since rotted away, and the stench from the corpse and bag alike was so foul that anyone getting too close would struggle to keep their eyes open.