The killing is brutally quick.
Rix manages to quietly work himself around the hill and atop of the cave entrance as Alexander circles through the bushes, crawling then through the brush until he is nearly touching the right-most humanoid. At a signal from Rix, all pounce at the goblin guards.
Alexander leaps from the ground like a flying spear, driving his scimitar through the back of his opponent, instantly killing him. The second goblin fumbles for his weapon while screaming in horror, only to be interrupted by a crossbow bolt from Rix that strikes his throat and silences him forever. The battle lasts only a few seconds, too quick for Kel and Lira to engage.
Kel sends his familiar skyward to scout around as Alexander examines the cave and finds it sealed by a metal gate. Lira puts the gurgling goblin out of his misery, while Rix searches the bodies, finding a total of 8 sp, a rusted spear and short sword, and the key that opens the metal gate.
With a gentle click and a loud squeak the gate comes open, allowing access to the halls below.
OOC: I am using a generic elven fighter for Question and a generic elven druid for D20Dazza until the two of you repost your characters in the Rogue's Gallery. Please repost them when you get the chance. Not a big deal this time, since I rolled unbelievably bad for the goblins, and awesome for Rix and Alexander this round.
The rogue's gallery is here:
http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=162272