OOC: Troika is not a tactical combat like pathfinder - if you need to draw a weapon, move a bit (say a dozen feet), back off a bit, it's ok. Serious movement takes your action.
When caught unaware, there are a few consequences. First you don't get to go. Second, people attacking you in melee don't risk a counter-attack, they are just rolling to hit. Third, the hits can do more damage (but your armor will help somewhat vs that).
One leaps at Subotai
surprise attack vs subotai : 2D6+1D6 = [1, 6]+[5] = 12
@Fradak the first 2 rolls are the skill test (which it failed) and the 3rd is the damage dice (had it hit). The creature leaps at you and violently stabs at Subotai's back - but there is a loud "ping!" as its dagger fails to pierce an iron band of your armor.
No one attacks Dubi Gan due to his position, so his lack of awareness has no consequences
Two monsters leap at the slugman, perceiving him as easier prey due to its shorter stature - however Frog Froth is ready for them
_: 2D6+5 = [2, 3]+5 = 10
2D6+5 = [1, 5]+5 = 11
potential damage vs Frog Froth: 1D6 = [6] = 6
1D6 = [4] = 4
@wingilbear please give 2 sword skill check (2d6 + skill + sword skill), along with 2 damage rolls (the winer of each check does the damage). Note that the damage roll above have not been modified for your protective blessing.
(the map illustrates the party stopped in a small clearing besides the Red Road).