Buddy

At a glance

A farmer encountered mangled and fleeing wolves in the forest north of Rivalis.

Claimed wolves attacked him and drove him from his farm.
His injuries appeared consistent with an animal attack.
Carver stabilized his wounds.
Rage, fearing lycanthropy, amputated his injured forearm without evidence that Buddy was infected.
Traveled to Rivalis with the party and introduced himself the following morning.
Carver found no magical sign that anything was wrong with him.
Left to find his way back to his farm.