You are much more confident that the shuffling sounds are from more than one source and more than one place. As you get ready, you hear a sharp, loud sound that can only be described as cackling, which sends uncontrollable shivers down your spine. As whatever it is gets closer, Oliver gets the unmistakable smell of ... rotting. It is not pleasant and he instinctively wrinkles his nose in disgust.
OOC:
Based on the shuffling sounds, you are confident that, whatever they are, they are not moving terribly fast. You may now either pull back or attack when the opponents appear. You are all in that entry area right now, so no one is hung out to dry or anything.