Rather than draw is sword immediately, Riverwind step back to protect Goldmoon. He is not sure whether the beast will move in to attack or stay where it his. In the later case, he will need bow not sword.
[sblock=OOC]If this was 3.5, Riverwind would delay. Not sure what this is in 2E[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC]If this was 3.5, Riverwind would delay. Not sure what this is in 2E[/sblock]