R1: Hired Hands (nimisgod judging)

[IcyCool]

Gideon steps off the road and scans the approaching caravan for anything strange.

 

[LogicsFate]

He draws BusterJack off to the side as well. Quickly, he digs out a blanket or two from the saddlebags and throws them over the gnoll, not wanting to necessarily draw any unwelcome questions at this point.

Looks like Valan is yeilding the road too, "No reason to get all jumpidy, this a well used road, we'll pass'em and wave and continue on. Just because we were attacked once doesn't mean every group of strangers is going to attack us" He seems to be talking more to boilster himself if anyone

 

[Patlin]

"I'd like to hail them and exchange news, since we come from oposite directions. A warning about Gnoll bandits may be of some use to them, and they may have information to help us with our mission."

 

[Dungannon]

As the distance between the two groups shrinks, the oncoming caravan notices you as you assemble yourselves on the side of the road. Three horsemen ride out in front of the wagons and approach you at a gallop. About 50 feet away, they come to a sudden stop. All three appear human, and all three have a crossbow pointed in your direction. The middle one stands in his saddle and addresses you, "Hoi! What's your business on the road today?"

 

[LogicsFate]

Valan pulls back on the reins alittle, to stop BJ "Ahoi! I am Valan Ceth. Beautiful weather today!

 

[Roger]

"We're on the business of the Merchant Advisory Council of Ravensdale, and travelling from Orussus to Allimon, thence Ravensdale. We are no bandits -- indeed, we mean to seek them out and eradicate them. Right glad are we to see you so well-prepared to defend yourselves from attack."

 

[Patlin]

"You all seem a bit nervous. I've heard tell that bad things can happen when nervous men point crossbows at people. Would you mind pointing those toward the air or the ground? We've offered you no harm or even insult, and have in mind only a friendly greeting and exchange of information regarding these roads."

 

[Roger]

OOC: DM, feel free to make my Diplomacy roll if it's required. Total mods +3.

 

[Dungannon]

The man standing looks over the lot of you for a brief moment before sitting back down and motioning to his companions to point their crossbows elsewhere.

"Greetings, sirs. Please excuse our abruptness. My name is Sully, and I'm in charge of security for the approaching caravan. Given the recent events, our employer insists that we take a hard approach with all travellers we meet." Sully secures his crossbow and dismounts his horse, handing the reins to one of his companions. He walks up to Ragnikyr and extends his hand.

"You're in the employ of the City of Ravensdale, eh? Investigating the caravan robberies? Well, hope you have better luck than the Allimon City Watch has had."

 

[Roger]

"Well met, Sully. I am Ragnikyr Grimmirson, and yes, we're working for Ravensdale to find the bandits. You say the City Watch of Allimon has had no success? Interesting. We will certainly discuss the matter with them when we arrive."