Darius, moving to calm down Aegis, was interrupted first by the town watch and then by the newcomers. "As your prisoner, you'll surely keep him from escaping," Darius asked the guards and thanked them before turning towards the oncoming group. "Think it's just chance they turn up now?" he asked nobody in particular.

"I've learned in.my days,
barely anything happens by chance. Mayhaps we can talk to this lot, see what they have to say and continue down the road a ways. The information given to us said we would find him down this road, perhaps we hadn't gone far enough."
He scans the approaching group for any heraldry or signs of alliance. He slides his axe back into it's holster at his back and takes his shield off of his arm, placing it over his back.
"We should probably introduce ourselves.  They may have learned something on their way back. If that doesn't pan out, we may as well pick up where we left off and head on down the road."
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In reply to Aegis (msg # 257):

"Of course there will not be, Gaurdsman. But this man does deserve punishment that justice demands, please see to that.

You are right, Aegis, we probably should keep seeking our quarry as originally planned."

Melchizadek watches the group carefully as he hands over the pick[pocket and prepares to lead his mule away. Adventuring types in Northport are usually associated with the guild, so he looks for such badges, or any folk he might recognize.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 258):

Kirpich, a darks skinned man with an expensive symbol of Grom, approaches and flashes his guild badge on seeing Melchizadeks badge hanging at his neck.

"Well met. It looks like you guys have things under control. Unless our assistance is requested, we are weary and look forward to returning to the guild hall for a well earned rest..."

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 259):

Reanna's crossbow had been held high at the head of the man now taken by the gaurdsman, but she now lowers it for the first time to flash her badge as well.

"Nope, everything well under control here. Looking for bandits, if you have seen any..."

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 260):

A dark skinned woman who looks surprisingly clean also brandishes her guild badge, as does a rough looking Shevnian man with an axe at his belt.

In reply to Marlena DuBois (msg # 261):

A acruffy looking felliw with a heavy pack and old fashioned scale armor displays a gold hued badge of guild rank, and looks your group over, a glimmer of recognition darting accross his face when he sees Melchizedek and Reanna.
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Darius Kopaki - dark green robes, dark hair, gaunt face - moved his silver staff to his left hand and brandished his guild token with his right before slightly bowing as a greeting. "As Reanna said," he rasped, "we looking for some bandits which are supposed to operate on this road. Did you happen to run into any?"

In reply to Darius Kopaki (msg # 263):

"We met some, but you wont be looking for them, because they will no longer be a threat. We have one prisoner from them, you can feel free to question him, but he was sent by the Saturnites, the representative of whom was given a more permanent death than his first one, so unless you are seeking them, he is unlikely to be of any assistance."

Aegis shows his guild badge as well and nods to the other in greeting. He walks.closer to the prisoner and looks him over, head to toe. He smirked and puts his hands on his hips.
"Has he been agreeable with  your group? Can't work to hard to get answers out of him with the guard so close. Balar, man, have you heard the name? We've come calling for him. I have a few....issues we need to discuss with the man."
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In reply to Aegis (msg # 265):

"He has become agreeable since we saved him. You do not need to torture him for information, he has been forthcoming."

In reply to Kirpich Rockson (msg # 266):

"I see."

Reanna approaches the prisoner, her crossbow still in her hands.

"Do you know of a bandit leader called Balar?"

A blond man in blank and silver mail makes sure his guild badge is visible while keeping an eye both on the discussion by the prisoner and looking for any others appoaching the now larger gathering.  Sadly he appears a bit worse for wear, with mud and dirt marring his looks.

In reply to Stringfellow Hill (msg # 268):

The prisoner of this new group, a man being dragged on a travois along with another, looks to have been very badly injured.

Neither man looks to be part of an organized force, and their injuries look to be a week or more old. This group and their horse enterred the road from the northeast, and did not come from the direction Balar is suspected of being on.

Masugatan uses his guild badge to scratch his itching naturals, then puts it away.

Aegis nods and smiles, an unexpected look for him. He nods and extends a hand in gratitude to Stringfellow.
"Honestly, it doesn't seem.were going to get what we need from him,
your lot came from a different road altogether. I had just figured these treacherous types usually run together, twas worth a shot." Aegis says, and then turns his attention back to his group. "I suggest we stick with our plan then and go further down our original path."

In reply to Aegis (msg # 271):

"Agreed. We wish you same returns."

Melchizadek begins to depart in the direction Balar is reputed to be in.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 272):

As Melchizadek departs, Kirpich nods and continues into the city with the prisoners.

Dne hoots twice and tweets thrice, then follows the priest.  He is obviously growing impatient.

This Balar had better be worth it... the cost of electricity was terribly steep these days.  Dne had the feeling the bill would be higher than usual this month.
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After clasping Aegis' hand, Stringfellow waves to the others in the group as they depart.

"Fair winds and good luck on your hunt. Oh, and beware slippery rocks when you traverse streams."

Darius bowed waved goodbye to the departing group, then hurried to catch up with the others.

“Slippery rocks don’t present me with much difficulty,” Dne mutters.  “Unlike some people, I can walk on air.”

Aegis pulls his shield from off of his backpack and straps it back on his left arm. He waves goodbye to the other guild members and heads off again with his companions.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 278):

Reanna follows as soon as she is convinced he knows nothing to help them.

In reply to Reanna Draegan (msg # 279):

Recognizing Reanna's guild status, the organizer of this other group confides in her,
"These guys were mercenaries hired by an old rival to follow us on our expedition. we met some bandits, but they were all former Shevnian military, and we dispatched them all. I don't know who you are looking for on this road, but I hope you see them first."