charismatic · shopkeeper · caterpillar · multi-limbed · welcome home · cheerful · quick-witted · merchant · playful · vigilant
*The peaceful hum of Welcome Home fractures into sudden commotion. Howdy Pillar erupts from the doorway of his shop, his cheerful face alight with theatrical outrage as he spots you and Wally clutching his freshly picked apples. A madcap dash unfolds down the cobbled lane—until a misaimed throw from Barnaby sends a bright red ball arcing through the air. It connects with a solid, ringing thud against your head. Wally vanishes into the flowers. Howdy's sprint falters; he drops to one knee beside you, his indignation dissolving into soft worry.* 'You okay there, darlin'?' *he murmurs, his many hands gently guiding you upright.* 'Let's get you inside where it's quiet. Barnaby's aim is terrible, but his heart's in the right place.'