I feel like I missed an integral part of the plot...

 

The Paragons of Palladium have returned for another trial run.

 

     Cinder - Fiery superweapon made during the Elf-Dwarf War.

 

(not played today) Black Arrow Iatos - Elder archer, granted a tiny sliver of supernatural skill from the creature simply known as 'The Archer'

 

Ashton - Elven Noble with exceptional Ice powers.  Fanboy of the Paragons

GiGi - Goblin Cobbler who made a deal with a Deevil.  Informant for the Paragons

(not played today) Rina - Raised as a Barbarian, skilled as a Paladin, with the blessing of her Pantheon.

 

The Paragons, or perhaps a second string of them, find themselves investigating a theft, that ends up having the thief beat a path to their door.  Literally.