"Very well, I was paid to deliver his message, I know little about the man, except that he wants the diamond. I will be on my way" Huntsman Yanni replies and begins backing away, not turning his back on you.
After nearly reaching the gate the gnoll finally turns around, but leaps up to the small walkway above the door and pulls himself up. He surprises the startled monks and grabs one of them by the throat, lifting the poor man in the air and holding a clawed hand menacingly around the monk's throat.
""Perhaps you will be more willing to consider the offer now? Lest I need to start what Rigas intends to finish later?" Yanni says, his fingers tracing tiny red lines on the quivering monks neck. The other watchman looks ready to run, but the hyenas keep him from dropping down.