"Well I certainly don't have any experience with disguises. In any case, it was just an idea. Splitting up into smaller groups to try to find some ... suggestible locals could be just as effective."
Thinking for a moment, Raiyek notices another aspect of the plan. "I'm all for doing some asking around to see where Hoofchew is based, but we have to be prepared for the chance that our asking could tip off Hoofchew that we're coming. That's a risk with any kind of scouting, though."
At the thought of trying to blend into the crowd, Raiyek looks down at his not-so-subtle armor, and glances at his fellows outfitted similarly. "You know, I'm not likely to blend into any kind of crowd in Overgrowth. What if I don't try to blend in? Here's what I'm thinking: I'll go in, possibly with one or two others to make it look real, and don't try to be subtle. We ask up-front about Hoofchew's lair, make it obvious we're going after him, make a fuss. Meanwhile, those of us who look less obvious remain nearby in the crowd, possibly asking questions themselves with the cover of the distraction, and those skilled at stealth can hide nearby similarly. This way, if someone does decide to make trouble, there are two groups of reinforcements, each harder to spot than the next. We might even tempt Hoofchew into sending out a group of his lackeys to stop us before we arrive, weakening his forces at his lair. Thoughts?" Raiyek looks quite proud of his little scheme, but he's not sure the group will like it, or that it will actually work in practice.
[sblock=OOC]Dawn Raven, doesn't Les wear hide armor? I'm wondering where the metal came from ... or does her specific hide armor have metal bits on it or something?[/sblock]