Trends Are Ever in Flux

Out: A woodsman with a secret.
In: Special abilities conferred voluntarily.

The Ideal Adventuring Party

A main character nobody likes
More experienced guy who doesn't seem to do any better overall
A woodsman with a secret
Girl

Stick to that and nobody will fail to be impressed.

Addendum

I hope the secret isn't just that he's strong. That's boring.

Organic Trends Are Smelly

Out: Sand magic.
In: A woodsman with a secret.