The path was long, and steep, and low and behold the first problem would spring in front of Bowser, knife in hand.

"HOLD IT!" The bandit snarled. He was clad all in black and had pointed features, probably an elf.

"We'll be taking all your gold traveler, and that fancy axe of yours!" Another voice from behind him. Another Bandit, this one in brown and holding a crossbow.