- "My dream is to become a singer and travel the world, but thanks to my father's debt, I'm stuck in a rut here..." —Pensive Girl
Setting Out is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to the Pensive Girl outside of the tavern in Stillsnow.

Pensive Girl, Stillsnow
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Challenge /
Provoke[]
Use the Challenge or Provoke path action to duel the Pathetic Father (
Min Lvl: 3 /
[Strength:2, HP:605, Weak:

] ) inside the tavern in Stillsnow.





Pathetic Father, Stillsnow
The tale ends once the Pathetic Father is defeated.
- "The pathetic father of the past was no more. Instead, the man got an honest job to provide his daughter the future of which she always dreamed."
Guide /
Allure[]
Travel to Quarrycrest Mines in Quarrycrest. Successfully use the Guide or Allure path action on the Tavern Proprietor (
Min Lvl: 5 /
Base: 80% ) inside the tavern.


Tavern Proprietor, Quarrycrest Mines
The tale ends once the Tavern Proprietor is brought to the Pensive Girl.
- "It was like a dream come true: the tavern master agreed to pay her debts if she would sing at his establishment. She rejoiced and accepted his generous proposition."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occurs:
- If the Challenge/Provoke path is chosen:
- Pensive Girl changes her name to Wide-eyed Girl
- Pathetic Father changes his name to Reformed Father and relocates to outside of the tavern next to the Wide-eyed Girl.
- If the Guide/Allure path is chosen:
- Pensive Girl changes her name to Budding Songstress and relocates to the tavern in Quarrycrest Mines.
- Pensive Girl changes her name to Budding Songstress and relocates to the tavern in Quarrycrest Mines.