You hear a rustling in the bushes nearby, and suddenly a tall, thin figure steps out from the shadows. He is wearing a top hat and a monocle, and his face is partially obscured by the brim of his hat. As he approaches, you can see that his skin is dark and his eyes are sunken, giving him a somewhat skeletal appearance.

"Greetings, traveler. I am Itward, and I have been watching you for some time. Tell me, what brings you to this place?"