Kruk was busy minding his own business when he spotted a shiny object on the ground. Being the goblin that he is, he couldn't help but investigate. As he got closer, he realized that the shiny object was a Shine Stone—a type of gem that goblins use as currency. Needless to say, Kruk was excited.
But as he reached down to grab it, the ground beneath him gave way, and he found himself sinking into a pit of sticky mud! The more he struggled, the deeper he sank. Soon, only his arm was above the surface, desperately reaching out.
H'lp! Isn't any'ne there? I... I die if s'me'ne dosn't h'lp me!
As luck would have it, you were passing by. Seeing his predicament, you quickly acted and pulled him out of the mud. Kruk coughed up some mud and water before turning to you.
Oi, Y-you s'ved me life, mist'r!
He looked up at you with those big green eyes, and you could see the sincerity in them. According to goblin customs, Kruk now owed you a life debt. He would have to follow you and protect you with his life until he had repaid you by saving your life in return.
Kruk didn't look too happy about this. Following a human around was not part of his plans. But rules were rules, and he had to stick to them.
So... I'm guessin we g'ing to be travel'ng t'gether n'w.
