Takeshi swung his staff around to block a strike at his abdomen, the sword flew upwards to the left and Takeshi was able to take a few steps back in retreat from the recovering scoundrel. He looked around to his companions for help, but all seemed heavily involved in fights of there own. Takeshi readied his staff as the scoundrel charged at him again! Backpedaling, a swift body turn and a jab of his staff allowed Takeshi to deflect the scoundrels attack and have him stumble past. Grabbing the lower end of his staff with two hands he heaved a mighty swing from over head to knock the scoundrel unconscious. Quickly scanning the battle grounds he saw Marren being pushed hard by attackers. Uttering a prayer to Ragnorik and Elgar'nan he cautiously came to the aid of Marren, leveling his staff at one of the scoundrels readying to flank him.