Everybody retires for the evening, each doing their own thing for the night. In the morning, the group gathers in the tavern to get a bite of breakfast before setting out one more time.
In the tavern the party finds a smattering of merchants and others who are also up early to get a start on their day.
"Good morning Thane, last night Delgar and I meet this gentleman here, Drethen that has agreed to join us in searching some of those caves on the map." Ardo slightly raises his voice and says "I am guessing we will leave shortly I wonder if anyone else is looking for a bit of adventure and maybe some riches to share, if so feel free to come up and say hi." After looking around at the gathered people Ardo says to the group. "Gentleman I am going to run quickly to the smith and grab some more warhammers and a few more torches give me 10 minutes."
"Oh?" Says Thane to Ardo.
"And did you tell them about my higher cut because of my expert services? Right now I'm out of a bow and some arrows after that last fail, how am I supposed to get those back?"
A young man, barely out of his teens stands up. Despite his youth his leathers are well worn and as he walks they flex and move on his body showing years of use.
"If you're still looking for one more I'm looking for a shot. My name's Ilthin. And I can be a handy sword to have around."
"IIthin, we would be glad to welcome you to this group. This is Delgar, Thane and Drethen, I am Ardo. We know of some caves on a map but not what is inside of them so we are off to explore them. While we are walking to them today why you and Drethen who is also new to out group tell us about yourselves. As for me I am the 6th child of farmers, my Great grandfather years ago made enough gold adventuring to buy lots of land alas, having some many cousins and siblings there will be no land for me to inherit. So I have taken up the warhammer and am going out to make my own riches. Also helps that I hate farming."
Seeing that Ardo ignores his question thane decides to look for opportunities to get some coin to buy back his bow. He scouts the immediate area to see if there are any quick bounties for him to be hired.
There are no real 'bounties', but it is well known around the keep that if a leader of one of the humanoid tribes that inhabits the caves is killed and proof is provided, the Castillian will provide a monetary reward.