A wealthy man who liked to take risks with his money, Calmuad of Dunfearan hoped to sponsor a group of adventurers who were willing to explore the Under-deeps. Everyone knew that there was a Riddle Cave in the nearby flank of the mountains, but most forgot that the cave led to the vaster caverns and crevices beneath the entire range. Calmuad hadn't forgotten. He wanted one-fourth of all treasure taken from the Under-deeps, in return for his sponsorship, including 50 gold pieces, food, means of travel, and knowledge concerning the mystery of the Riddle Caves. He knew that there was a huge arrow that pointed in the direction of the path, but he couldn't figure it out. Not a very personable man, Calmuad had a technique of shunning most inquisitors, believing that those who really had the guts