"She surveyed the area nervously, listening for any sounds. The air smelled stale with a hint of rot wafting from the cave depths.
She tightened the grip on her trusty sword, feeling the comfort in it's weight. She fought more dangerous creatures than giant spiders, but they still made her uneasy. She didn't even have to fight them if she could sneak in quietly enough and grab what she came for and escape. "

This is from the Forest Dungeon series (including Resting in the Jungle). There is much more of the hero's story to come, including the back-story.