Adventures in the Forgotten Realms [IC]

[Athaleon]

"Until we have more to work with regarding countering the demonfey, I agree that we should focus on the relief of Evereska," Kel put in with a frown. "Tracking down their contact would best be done by a smaller and less conspicuous group. I also agree that attacking them directly at this point would be foolhardy."

"Most of them are just out for profit, and are as cowardly and prone to panic as any sellsword or merchant; if this detachment is filled with that sort, we'd only need to give them a credible threat, even that they'd have a credible excuse to provide their superiors to avoid punishment."

"Mercenaries - the good ones at least - must consider their reputations, and the wrath of their employers. And they have their pride. I would not dismiss them out of hand. The only 'credible threat' to compel them to withdraw may be inflicting severe casualties."