The forest is a dark and mysterious place, where few but the bravest hunters dare wander. The trees loom over you, obscuring any sort of sunlight. Despite this, it is a valuable food and lumber resource for the nearby castle's inhabitants, for the trees are tall and thick and a plentiful amount of deer wander about within.
mysterious forest outskirts, Forest
deer
troll
I'm a troll that lives by the bridge with my brothers. When travelers pass over the bridge, I collect a toll from them. I have a bad temper and get angry if they don't want to give me anything.
I have seen no one if you want to cross the ridge I need a toll. Hmm, I'm a Deer so I usually have very little use for bridges, but I admit it seems to be of mighty fine construction.  How much is the toll and what is on the other side? I have no idea what is on the other side. I only collect the toll. The toll is only 50 pence. 50 pence?  I Yes 50 pence. We do need to keep up our fine bridge! I'm afraid as a Deer, my kind are bereft of currency.  I don't suppose you would be interested in setting up a payment plan payable in apples or bites of bark from fresh tree shoots? No that would not be possible. You will not be able to cross the bridge. Well then, I guess I will take my food across the babbling brook instead Okay go on your way then I have things to do. Okay . . . I must say your bridge looks even nicer from the other side of the brook! You have wasted enough of my time. Okay, but remember - you're not yourself when you're hungry.  Have an apple!