what is the origin of Adventurers around Venore?

Question

Few years ago I noticed spawn od Adventurers, easy and slow enemy. What is goal of these spawns? They are part of any quest? When they were added?

Answer 1

They was added in December 12, 2012 during winter update 2012 and they are part of Goblin Merchant Quest,  specifically "Guardian Angel - Kind Of" where u need use special item Guardcatcher on them until you "shoot into knee" three of them. Here link to spoiler with all info about this task and other 5 more tasks that can be done in this quest