Trolls of the Misty Mountains

It is early spring in the western foothills of the Misty Mountains and the rivers still run cold and fast with meltwater from the mountains. A beleaguered remnant of the kingdom of Arnor holds out against encroaching enemies in a wide valley running down from the mountains. 

Elasander, the leader of  this land hopes to improve his people's defenses by cutting a road through a dense forest, making it easier for soldiers to move between the watchtowers that protect their borders. However the forest is dense and it has become home to dark creatures in the recent years. 

A group of dwarves has been hired to make the road, but Elasander needs a party to go ahead of them to map the route, discover any natural hazards and overcome any hostile creatures along the route. He has sent word out beyond his land, calling for brave adventurers to undertake this task and the party has arrived to take it on.

No knowledge of the One Ring system is needed by the players and pre-generated characters will be provided. A little knowledge of Middle Earth would be useful, but is by no means essential!