Journey from Caywold to Desham

We began our quest of about a week's journey to the next city. We reached some dense woods and I took charge, unfortunately, I lost our way and got us lost. I even attracted an Owlbear with my banjo. After an intense interaction with this bear, I have lost my banjo... RIP. Not only did I lose my banjo I was convinced by another party member to try disgusting meat from the Owlbear... I have been sick for a day and a half. We finally made it out of the woods and into the desert which I noticed a guy painting the ocean. When I came to greet him his movements felt hostile and I did not like how he spoke to me. I ended him swiftly and proceeded to take his painting and continued on. His death will not be in vain. He will live on with the painting I have received. A few more days pass and we finally found our way to the city of Desham. I am not fond of this large city but maybe I can learn some things about it? Jorgenson and Therakir seem to be good at city or town skills. I will follow them through the city. I conclude my journal entry. I have lost any restraint of my strength...