Quarion Holimion, Elven Druid
Quarion waits quietly while Alden surveys the area. He doesn't expect the man to find anything, but he lets him do what he must. When Alden has finished looking around, Quarion comments, "If this is indeed the site of the robbery, I am surprised. This road is well traveled, we have passed many humans carting wares in both directions. It is difficult for me to believe that this crime was both isolated and unwitnessed." He shakes his head. "On second thought, perhaps I am not so surprised, even if there were witnesses. Humans are the only creatures who would allow their own kind to be so violated without intervening."
The proud elf steps to the edge of the road and stands very still. Turning, he says, "You both should eat. I have been feeding all day. Be quiet, if you would. I will return shortly." With that, Quarion Holimion walks away from the road to speak with animals of the wilderness.
Once he feels that he's far enough away from the bustle of the road, Quarion sets about finding a tree. He has sent Garma away, knowing that most animals won't find a wolf very attractive. He figures his best bet will be a bird of some sort, hopefully a bird of prey. They are the most intelligent of the winged beasts and have excellent sensory perception. In Quarion's experience, other birds see much but see very little. He tries calling the various birds native to the area. He considers offering some food, an excellent way to win over animals of all kinds, but hawks prefer their prey hot and living. Quarion respects that. As he wanders, he slips into a bit of a trance, feeling the flow of the green around him, hoping his connection with nature will aid his summons.
[sblock=OOC: ]Boss, I don't know how you want to handle this. Quarion has Handle Animal +8, Knowledge (Nature) +8, Survival +10, and Wild Empathy (animal Diplomacy) +5. I know nothing about finding a hawk, but I imagine he could do it. In the event that no hawk can be found, I guess I'll make a Knowledge (nature) check to think of another animal to befriend and question. Once he finds a suitable animal (one nearby, capable of seeing the events, and somewhat intelligent), he plans to charm it and speak with it.[/sblock]