Locke

'You need a spellcaster to make it through those woods,' everyone had said. 'There's one for hire at the chapel near Sleeping Bird inn.' And indeed, at the last respite before your real journey starts, you find Locke, a spellcaster willing to sell his talents in summoning magic as he accompanies you. Seeing his mischievous grin and somewhat vacant stare, you are having second thoughts.