J. Alexander said:
Brother Lucien
Reaching across the table, the young man extends a hand "Marcus Aureilius" He then motions for Brother Lucien to pull up a chair however as the table is only meant for four and their are six at it already, they hasitly assemble two other tables, much to the barmaids dislike and are joined by several of the others who were scattered around the room. Taks accomplished, the young man calls for six pitchers of ale and cups for all. Reaching into his purse he pulls forth one gold piece and hands it to the barmaid as she delivers the goods and eliciting a shocked smile. "Now that being done, back to the beasties. No we have not been able to establish a pattern other than increased numbers ans the fact that they are ranging farther south and east than is their usual custom. Should you wish to travel the great trade road, you should be safe for the most part but it would not be a bad idea to stay with larger parties. The road is never really that safe for a lone traveler, especially one with two fat mules and a horse."