Shattered Kingdoms

Did the amount of experience get lowered or am I missing something? The NPCs are considered a tough challenge, so I don't imagine I am too high level for the quest, I also received a "great deal" of worthwhile experience

[HP:100%] [ME: 48%] [PE:100%]
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wo
Coins carried: 2 obsidian, 1 platinum, 6 gold, 3 silver, 8 copper.
You are at the half-way point of the journey to the next level.
You have only recently discovered this area.

[HP:100%] [ME: 48%] [PE: 99%]
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Benjamin snarls a loud growl.
Benjamin says to you 'The Bear God will accept this offering, though he is FAR from pleased.'
You gain a great deal of worthwhile experience.
You are awarded a ******.

[HP:100%] [ME: 48%] [PE: 99%]
>
wo
Coins carried: 2 obsidian, 1 platinum, 6 gold, 3 silver, 8 copper.
You are at the half-way point of the journey to the next level.
You have only recently discovered this area.

That quest always had a really low reward.

Those NPCs also have very little reward. Only worth it if you have AOE damage.