The party is hired to help Thomas Alder, a struggling farmer whose land and livelihood are being threatened by the wealthy merchant Eldric Valemont. Investigating the situation, the party uncovers Valemont's scheme of exploiting indebted families through fraudulent contracts and hidden fees. With the help of Elara Valemont, Eldric's daughter and Thomas Alder, the party infiltrates the Valemont estate and obtains the evidence needed to expose his crimes. Although Eldric manages to escape, the party secures his master ledger...