Retreating back past the marker as a sign of good faith, the party waits nervously for the archers to show themselves. After about five minutes, half a dozen shadowy forms emerge from the woods.
The elves that come forward have longbows in hand, though reassuringly they have no arrows knocked. They seem quite burly for elves, and their clothes are very rough in character. About half of their skin seems to be painted with some sort of green substance.
[sblock=elven]"Why do you come to the territory of the people? Strangers are not welcome here. We wish you no harm, but we will not allow you to trespass against us."[/sblock]
Anyone who wishes to reply, state whether you are doing so in Elvish or some other language. Roll any skill checks that apply (presumably diplomacy, though bluff or intimidate could apply.)