A yard in a shape of a circle is surrounded by sad, dried down trees, long ago have they died and give no sign of life. The ground in the middle is apparently not producing any fresh grass, all that can be found there is a bunch of rocks here and there. There is many barrels laying on the ground, all bearing signs of passed time on them, broken and useless. There is an  air of mystery surrounding the place and a smell so unpleasant no one dares to wander around this place.
the acid yard, Outside Castle
skeletons
wealthy bookshop owner
I am a wealthy bookshop owner in the village. I buy and sell rare books from across the world. My book collection is expensive and it requires a guard at all times.
This seems an awful place to sell books... Yes, what brought you here? I was trying to scout the land to find a place to set up shop. I see, you have never been here before? No, I have not. Everything seems to be quite dead, are you cursed by chance? Yes. I can not die. I sit here in agony debating on ways to end my life. So you just spend your days here in contemplation? Most days yes. If i leave i scare others. I see, I have a variety of rare books. We may be able to find some sort of a cure for you within them. That would be lovely! You know i was pretty beautiful when i was fully human. Do you mean that you are a woman? Yes.