Qinik is pretty sure that the patrol pattern is pretty rigid, and that the party is at the nexus of two different patrol routes. And in fact, he sees the first members of a patrol come out of hte trees a short 60 or so feet away.
But at the same time you see the patrol, you also see a member of the Silver, who might be trying to catch up with you, or is keeping an eye on the patrol. His name is Kilvin Deepseam, a dwarf.
The patrol itself consists of thirteen members. Ten of them look to be mostly rabble, but still dangerous rabble, while three are more impressive. Two are knightly types and the last, the only one mounted, is a wizard type.
As they come into sight of you, the one on horseback shouts, "Stop in the name of Lord Berntaiil."
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OOC: We are not in combat yet, butt hat could quickly change.