Mithreander
Explorer
The men that (now, it seems) everyone notices are 6 thugs. All of them wear leather armor, cloaks and an assorment of knives, daggers and stelettos. They seems to stop and discuss something among themselves as the adventurers seem to notice them. They do not seem to have an issue with the sword that Elana flashes. One of the 6 then leaves the others and heads off in a different direction. As soon as he's out of sight from the party, the party can hear him run.
That leaves 5.
That leaves 5.