[sblock=OOC]Either we NPC him, or someone takes over his character in addition to their own. If the former, either you can run him as part of the group, or perhaps, depending on how the fight goes, he takes a debilitating wound and he has to stay at the Trading Post, or unbeknownst to any of us he comes down with some sickness that prevents him from leaving the Trading Post. If the latter, Shayuri might be the best suited to it, followed by Deuce Traveller and HolyMan, given all of their characters are closely connected to the Prince, but I could pick it up if necessary.[/sblock]