The Heartwood Clean bandit

Over the course of his time away from his family, Elwood had encountered the full spectrum of wolves -- from those who demanded respect and submission to others who could have cared less. His experiences had shaped his perspective, and he often found that it was best to present himself in a harmless manner, especially in an area as heavily populated as this one. Luckily, it seemed this wolf was somewhere in the middle, as he drew himself up but addressed Elwood with a relatively friendly tone.

"I'm Elwood," he replied, standing up a bit straighter but still evading Peregrine's gaze. "Do you live around here?" he asked, a simple and straightforward question that could, perhaps, lead to more valuable information for the lone wolf.