Talk:A Troublesome Tome/@comment-24261726-20131207072031/@comment-172.15.5.59-20131216015722

You may just have missed Rowland, he is off to the side of the path and can be killed by the bandits if you don't realize what's happening (for example if you are fighting bandits up on top by the tree). You'll hear him shouting for help but it can get lost in the other battle cries.

The Black Cat sells Lady's Garb that can be worn by male characters. Put one on you and on your pawn, and then hire two female pawns and you'll be able to talk to Ophis. She has a couple of side quests for you, and also gives a quest item that is required for one of the Alehouse collection quests later.