[sblock=Reveille]1) Kolara’s got some family in the area and he'd be travelling there to visit them to inform them of her demise (word travels slow)
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As for integrating with the group, they're currently on their way to a keep they suspect is a base of operations for hobgoblins attacking in the area. I was thinking of a couple ideas:
2) Jaga was found during his travels by the enemies, but managed to convince them that he was seperated from his patrol and brought to the keep. He'd be watched closely, but would be expected to perform functions of the watch, etc.
So I'm thinking as a freedom fighter, Jaga would want to help the people of Drellin's Ferry from the hobgoblin invaders.[/sblock]