Bearclaw Valley however dangerous this may be

Quiet was the gathering except for the words of Merrick, introducing the stormcloud who stood beside him. Someone who had saved him. Toad did not doubt it; Ulysses was a broad giant while Merrick was, well, much smaller. Though he did not know what trouble had befallen them, he was sure the creature held strength. 

This Ulysses guy seemed nice enough, offering them a nod and polite little smile. Toad returned the little smile, feeling slightly awkward, but nodding to him once more. Forest eyes trailed his figure briefly, but soon his gaze returned to Merrick, mostly interested in the cyclops and whatever announcement would come next.