Ballister Boldheart couldn't help but feel a lingering sense of unease. It wasn't just the bustling crowds or the cacophony of the street performers. No, it was something else entirely: a gnawing feeling in the pit of his stomach that something was amiss.

But then, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a lone figure standing off to the side. Despite the throngs of people, this stranger somehow managed to stand out. He took a deep breath, gathered his courage, and strode towards the person.