02 Hunting Gobbos!

Nya - as you enter the camp you get an occasional friendly nod from the others there, especially the family, but do not pick up anything else of note. You do however pick out a spot for you to set-up your camp that is somewhat sheltered from the wind by the merchants wagons.

The gnome who appears to be the father looks slightly surprised as Pomin comes over but his expresion quickly changes to one of greeting "Why hello there. Please join us" he smiles and says as he takes Pomins hand in greeting. Gesturing for him to take a seat by the fire where a gnomish woman of mid years is preparing their evening meal the gnome rattles off some introductions "I'm Sylvester by the way. This is my wife Sophia and our boys are somewhere about, you can usually hear em long before you can see them" he says with a chuckle. "Tell me friend, what brings you onto the road? You and your companions seem to be travelling pretty lightly.". If he has picked up on Pomin's hinting about his injury he makes no sign of it

Pomin sits and speaks plainly about the situation scanning the area and looking about. "We were requested to survey the area for some rather nasty fellows that may have a den of sorts about in the area for their tribe. There's one in particular we should be wary of in charge. We're unsure of their overall intentions but it's not good since they've done a bit of river piracy. You might want to keep your sons in eyesight since it's not brigands I speak of... So what can you two tell me about the other parties camping... and your injury? If something dangerous comes I'd like to know I didn't leave you at a disadvantage assuming you'd be fine Sylvester." He gauges the two after talking as he prepares a long pipe.

Sylvester shrugs whilst filling his pipe "The merchant was here when we got here and the catfolk arrived just after. Just seem like normal travellers to me". He fingers the rough bandage along the side of his ribs for a moment "We ran into some trouble with some goblins a couple of days ago, there were just a couple of the little buggers so we didn't have too much trouble seeing them off but one of the caught me by surprise as they turned to leg it." he continues to tell you they were travelling south following Flametail River and had just passed the southern edge of Kurnan lake when they had their run in. Based on the description it wasn't far off the likely area for the goblin settlement you had noted on the map.

As you are talking with him Sophia shouts out that dinners ready and in a blink three boys materialise. It's a bit hard to place specific ages on them but you'd say the youngest is barely an adolescant whilst the oldest looks to be nearing their maturity.

Khurza - you quickly pick out a good spot clear of small beasties and get a small fire going for your camp. Things with the other groups you are here with seem mostly settled and Pomin is moving between the groups without any real trouble.

Pomin - Sylvester waves away your offer of help with the injury "Honestly, it's fine. Was just a scratch and it barely hurts anymore". From the description you think the familly were attacked just north of the area you were told the goblin settlement is most likely to be. Making your goodbyes for now from the gnomes you head over to the pair of catfolk. As you move towards them you see that they are quietly talking to one another, as you get almost within earshot one of them notices your approach and gestures to the other who turns to watch your approach. As you get close enough to expect a greeting they both stare at you silently.

The catfolk glance at one another before the one closest to you turns back to you. "We are fine" he says simply, the two continue to stare at Pomin.

The catfolk watch you leave and as soon as you are out of earshot they return to their conversation. They seem to be splitting their attention between you and your party and the activity around the caravan now however.

As you approach the caravan you get a couple of freindly nods from the guards as you approach but the rest of the crew seem to be busy with various small maintaince tasks about the wagons in additon to preparing their evening meal. You can see a dark haired human female who seems to be in charge, at least when she talks it seems like everyone else jumps and she doesn't seem to be spending much time getting her hands dirty.

As you pproach she turns angrilly "I've told you before to clear off you litt....oh. Sorry, thought you were someone else" from her glance towards the gnomish family you're guessing she may have initally assumed you were one of their boys. She looks at you for a moment before shaking her head slightly "The names Darlane. As for what you can do well just the usual really, if you and yours see anything untoward just give us a shout so we're not taken by surprise. If you'll excuse me, I've a million things to attend to and I really would like to get some sleep tonight" she nods and turns and begins to head back to the caravan before you can get much chance to say anything else.