
Zork and Durgan ride up without trying to be stealthy, while Gell stays back.
Durgan hails from a distance of maybe 200 feet, "Hail there! Don't be scared! We are passing through!" He lifts a gauntleted but empty hand to show he has no drawn weapon.
Durgan and Zork comply, stopping their horses. Zork poses stoically as he looks around at every detail. Durgan replies, "Very well. Who are we speaking to? Could you show your faces?"
The robed figure replies, "We have already paid our toll to pass along the road. We do not wish any trouble. Our destination lies far to the north and we intend to get more supplies at the next town. If you could leave us we would be at peace. But know if you plan to take from us after we paid the tolls we will fight you. As for who you are speaking to". She moves her hands up and lowers her hood revealing a human female with dark hair. She looks very becoming and has a golden circlet holding her hair back. The golden circlet holds a large sapphire at the center of her forehead. "I am the Lady Mithalindre I am not one you should trifle with."
"I don't intend to, mi'lady" Durgan nods, and tries to bow, but it's difficult mounted and in armor. "We are no toll keepers. Could you tell us about those who took a toll from you?"
"I have good information there are bandits about. Could it have been them?"
"Yes it was the highway men south of here they took a toll of 10 gold per person for safe passage. I knew they would as in the past when I have taken kids north. I do want wish trouble or have the energy to take on the lot of them." She does relax some when you make no further moves towards her or the tents.
Durgan starts, "We could do with more informa-" But is interrupted by the enamored Zork. With a wide smile on his face, he jumps down from his horse, goes up a little and bends on one knee, "I am Zork, at your service."
The lady smiles, "Just what service can you do for me Zork? Do you wish to assist me in taking my charges up north? Does your other friend that is trying to hide wish to join with me too? Or is this just you offering and not including your companions?"