Avan commands his jackal to sit as he approaches the church. He looks around, taking in all the details and tests the door. If it's locked he gives it a strong knock.
Large hooded cloak up to mostly conceal his features, Bastion simply follows along with the group headed to the inn, figuring that Avan and his new companion can take care of themselves.
He'll wait outside to avoid making his unusual size too obvious.
"Could you please tell us more about this beautiful woman, who makes her appearance at night,"? Rivoril asks.
"It sounds like these creatures are taking the villagers, and they aren't returning. Their fate is becoming undead," He adds, horrified.
Rivoril, will await any more information, about these creatures, then with Arylina, inform Bastion. Then later, Avan.
"My good man," Avan calls out. "I may just be the answer to your prayers. I am Avan and I travel with three others."
After hearing out the old man's introduction, Avan asks the same questions. "Who is this lady? Does she wear a dark velvet robe?" He goes on to describe what he remembers of her other features.
He also asks what kind of undead and how many? Also how many bandits, how well equipped, and which direction they come from?
On hearing of the situation, Bastion thinks for a moment. "These bandits could prove useful. I suggest that we wait for the next group to arrive and ambush them. Capture two or so to tell us more of what is going on, what we can expect with the rest of this… organization, and this mystery woman."
Out of Character: Krel to potentially identify woman's description.
Rivoril, likes Bastions plan, regarding ambushing the bandits.
Seeing, that both the temple and Inn are the highest buildings in the village. He speaks to the Inns proprietor, about renting out a room on top floor.
Specific Action: Will, get a room where the window is facing the dirrection of graveyard, affording a good view.
Searching areas, where bandits can hide, or sneak up.
Making, a mental note, on possible, numbers of entry points, into town.
Out of Character: Once, thats ascertained will go down and inform others. If the fight, comes here will offer to rain arrows from above.
Avan asks what time during the day the bandits tend to attack and if they come from a direction other than the ruins? What type of undead could the creatures be and what strengths and weaknesses do they have?
He thanks the priest and leaves a donation of 10 gold for the town's troubles, before going back to the inn & the party.
Rivoril, goes back down and informs the others. There are 12 to 15 bandits coming into town.
"Bastion, I will wait upstairs with a trained arrow, just yell out word to attack," he says.
"Otherwise, I will wait if you wish to parlay with them,"? He adds.
Out of Character: Arilynia, is welcome to join and get advantage with high view also.Rivoril, prepares a pot of oil, and a tinder box nearby. Incase Bastion wants him to burn them?
Waiting upstairs, silently for the bandits arrival.
I also watched, the magnificent seven, but they had more time than us to prepare.