The Brutes’ investigation into recent Goblin activity in Cauldron continues! And just in time, too: the little green menaces are getting bolder. In the meantime, Lorenzo seeks a way back into Jzadirune to solve his current condition. Greysoul wrestles with the voices in his head. Brick continues to gather information on his objective. Feldruucan gets his armor tricked out. And the Brutes will have to learn how to deal with their newfound celebrity… for better, and for worse.

After a grueling trial, The Brute Squad managed to convince Lord Mayor Severen Navalant to spare their friend Keygan’s life. Sadly though, he has been exiled from the city forever for his participation in the kidnapping and disappearance of almost thirty Cauldron residents. Now he must escape the town with his life. Beyond that, Lorenzo begins to exercise his influence over some of his “assets,” Brick begins his hunt for a noble lord of Cauldron who slaughtered his previous company, and Greysoul prepares to confront the voices in his head. And in the meantime, the Brutes are going Goblin hunting.

With Lorenzo “stable” (for now) the Brutes must turn their attention to the trial of their incarcerated companion, Keygan Ghelve. Their locksmith ally faces charges of multiple counts of kidnapping and conspiracy against the city. Capital crimes in the city of Cauldron. Will the Brutes successfully plea their case to spare Keygan’s life? Or will he meet the executioner’s blade at sunset? And what’s up with the goblin graffiti artists running around town?