The PCs come across a fully equipped, riderless horse on the side of the road. The animal attempts to get the players to follow it. If they do, they are led back to an old well with a collapsed side wall.
Inside the well is the rider. He stopped to get a drink, the retaining wall gave way, and he fell inside. That was a few days ago, and the nights have been bitterly cold. His hands and submerged feet are severely frostbitten. A character must climb down the well with a successful DC 13 Athletics check to avoid dislodging loose stones onto the trapped man, which could easily prove fatal in his condition. Sir Edmont is severely weakened and virtually helpless when found.
Sir Edmont will reward the players with his horse and armor for rescuing him. If they can treat his frostbite and save his fingers and toes (DC 13 Medicine check or appropriate healing magic), he will grant them an additional reward of several hundred gold pieces upon returning to safety.
If the PCs murder or accidentally kill Sir Edmont, they will be easily identified if they try to keep or sell his horse and heraldic gear. However, returning his body to his family for an honorable burial will still net them a reward of several hundred gold pieces.
