[color=fb4f4f][u][b][center][h3]Cecelia[/h3][/center][/b][/u]

	Cecelia realized that she was in the same group as Elisha, the girl she picked up earlier. Glad to already know someone, she headed west until she found the gate, trying not to seem too eager to test her combat skills. [i]I haven't used my blade in so long, but I need money. Remember, protect someone. Doesn't have to be Elisha, but someone. Anyone. Any one of these vilag-[/i] she stops mid-thought. These are vilagers who have also signed up to help defend their neighbors... [i]Keep the vilagers alive.[/i]
	As the gate opens, she sees a large bird-like creature. [i]Hey, I know someone who pays big for exotic pets. Hm... "Could we capture it and sell it...?"[/i] The last thought slipping out loud. Cecelia withdraws to the back of the pack. [i]While I need money, I should keep as much of my dignity as I can. I am "The Shadow" after all. We could just stun the thing and tie it down. Or they might settle down after the scarecrow-thingies are gone. Maybe just toss a net over one after we take out the scarers.[/i] Cecelia keeps trying to think of ways to cage a bird to get some extra cash, possibly to get out of doing this quest. [i]Maybe make coin on the side and fake my death? Well, I [b]do[/b] have a tendancy to get overly attached to people... Meh, I'll just wing it. There's enough people to keep the scaries busy while I sneak in for a kill.[/i][/color]

[color=14cedb][u][b][center][h3]Brennen Garron[/h3][/center][/b][/u]

	Brennen listens to his group. [i]Well, at least I know that one of them is a spellsword. So long as she's properly trained, she should have the same capabilities as me, but with wider range of magic. Good.[/i] As he walked south towards the gate, he realized that the "heroes" from the palace weren't the only volunteers. There were some locals in whatever gear they could afford. 
	Brennen looks out the gate with a wild grin. "Finally. Some action." Holding his left hand out, he sends a surge of magic to create a fireball in his hand while his other hand reaches for the shortsword on his back. Scanning quickly and thinking out loud, in a loud enough voice for all the villagers and 'heroes' to hear: "Scarecrows. If they're like the real things, then some fire should take them down to cinders. Fire magic users and people with torches, go for them, but watch it, they've got blades. I got nothin' so far on that, uh... thing over there. It can tear into flesh, so I'd say keep your distance if at all possible. Test its speed and refleses before rushing in and getting yourself killed. We can do this if we stick to a plan, and I don't hear anyone else with a plan." [/color]