Gamalin

Gamalin is a wandering old hermit with a distinct affinity for nature. Many people suspect he is one of the rare Druidfolk, which Gamalin has neither confirmed or denied. Due to his wandering nature, he has many friends and a fair selection of not-so-friends. He has a tendency to be circumspect and cryptic, and tends to rarely get directly involved. Instead he selects people of merit and gives them tasks, often without explaining why.

While this often proves frustrating (and occassionally deadly for some hapless adventurers), as he explained to his young halfling friend Hamfist: "I can show them the path, but I cannot walk it for them.  It may rain, the sun may shine, but a tree will only grow of its own choosing."

Some people remain suspicious of Gamalin, and just what sort of strings he is pulling behind the scenes.

Gamalin appears to be married, as during their trip to the temple Hamfist noticed he was wearing a traditional wedding band made of heartwood.

Happyjack
Happyjack is a talking crow often found either with, or in the service of, Gamalin. Easily distracted, Happyjack is capable of carrying limited messages to and from. So long as he doesn't forget.

Happyjack likes shinies and treats, and will often repeatedly beg for treats before delivering information, no matter how important that information might be.

The orc Krogar once put a bounty on Happyjack, in the belief that by eating the bird he would gain its soul and magicks.

Relationship to Oracle
Gamalin has history with Oracle, as revealed when he warned the Heroes not to mention his name during their negotiations with the weird entities of Oracle lest they sour the deal. What exactly this relationship is has not yet been revealed, but Gamalin is exceedingly eager to give Oracle's territory a very wide berth.