"Dunno if I like th' looks a this." Troi observes quietly. "Kinda creepy, y'know? I hope th' others are around somewhere..."
He cautiously peers into the darkness. "Hmm... y'know, these are th' kinda times I wish I'da learned how ta sneak around a little more. I can move around quiet-like, sure, but I dunno if I can do th' hidin' thing..."
He shrugs. "Worth givin' it a shot, though, eh? I'm gonna head on in a little ways, check th' lay a th' land an' whatnot. If ya hear fightin', chances are it's me in trouble." He smiles.
With that, he heads for the bottom of the stairs, moving as quietly as possible, as well as trying to blend in with the walls or shadows or whatever else presents itself as cover. As he goes he listens for any distinctive sounds.
Listen +7, Move Silently +8, Hide +2.