We left the fated in a dilapidated dated house, somewhere in a Malifaux slum.
Prior to this, the fated were contracted to find a old mercenary by the name of Sam McGee and a missing artifact that was stolen by the old codger. Adrian, the fated's agent, secured their current gig by one Jeffery Detweiler and fated were able to negotiate 100 guild script for the services rendered.
After some brief investigation of Sam's whereabouts, the fated were able to find the man himself, though he was clearly not himself and most probably mad. In the fated's infinite wisdom, they knocked out their bounty in preparation of transport, along with having the artifact secured. This job seemed to be a simple smash and grab. Unfortunately, things were not as they seemed.
Whilst in the slum where McGee was hiding out, a monstrous, scarecrow like, construct burst forth and attacked the fated. However, due to the quick wits and skill, the fated has defeated the monster.