Thokk (fully armored at all times) mumbles in dwarven, no doubt cursing Taern's impulsiveness. But the dwarf was never one to turn down a fight, so he grabs his shield and draws his sword, taking up position next to Taern. He peers into the darkness, and seems almost lost in thought as if reliving a battle from his past. "Here they come lads. Steady now."

Elthan and Fizahn crouch behind and slightly off to the side from Thokk and Taern.

The lizardman and Graevic crouch low and slink off in opposite directions to take up flanking positions, though neither can see much in the darkness. Aholoh waddles off even farther into the night in order to act as a scout for Graevic.

Linda continues to slumber, lost in her dreams ...

...

The five gnolls, drawn by the light from Taern's spear, converge to within 60 feet of your party, taking up positions behind large rocks. They hold there as if awaiting some kind of signal.