Part 2: Phandalin

Hollow listens at the double doors to the south but can't hear anything on the other side.

Kama and Wish approach the prison door and check the handle to find out that it's not locked.

Kama pushes the door open. It is well lit in there, but he can't hear or see anything from where he is at.

As Wish steps through the door he is met by flashing steel as a man steps out from each side of the door with swords drawn. Wish masterfully parries the blow from the thug to his left, but the one on the right scores a solid his, drawing a gash on Wish's ribs (7 Damage).

Kama moves forward to shield Wish and his Maul crushes Ruffian 1's arm and then Wish slides out of Ruffian 2's reach and out of danger. He thrusts his blade and easily finds the thugs heart, dropping him dead to the floor.

Hollow's magical attack hits the thug right in the chest, leaving his gasping for air. After a moment he attempts to straighten up and stand his ground, "You can't have the prisoners! Glasstaff will take care of you!"

The thug snarls at you and raises his sword to attack but he doesn't get far as Xora's arrow catches him in the throat. He falls to the floor and bleeds to death. Now that the threats are gone you have a chance to look around. This long room is partitioned into three areas, with iron bars walling off the north and south. Filthy straw lines the floors of those cells, the hinged doors of which are secured by chains and padlocks. A pair of disheveled human women are held in the cell to the south, while a human boy is confined to the north. All are dressed in plain gray tunics and have iron collars fitted around their necks. A heap of discarded clothing is piled carelessly against the far wall. The prisoners, especially the boy, are cowering in the corner of their cells.

Kama finds the key hanging from Redbrand2's belt.

Xora approaches the cage and the people inside pull away for a moment before they really listen to her words. They calm down a little bit and you can tell they are a bit scuffed up, but otherwise unharmed.