The thieves are Dessa, a teen acrobat with a traveling show who's seeking her lost brother; Topper, a juggler from a blue, troll-like race; and Fisk, the big purple strongman. Dessa has found a makeshift family in her troupe of entertainers, but she's not thrilled with how they make their money. While she performs, her fellow travelers pick the pockets of those distracted by her high-rope act.

Captain Drake remembers his dark past as a young knight in the service of King Roderick. Long-ago intrigues may hold clues that will help Drake capture the three thieves -- and could spell the end of Dessa's quest to find her long-lost twin brother.

Staying behind to catch up on some reading while his inept boss, Sir Kelton, rides off to slay a demonic dragon, Squire soon notices something isn't quite right about this cursed village and seeks to uncover its secrets.