Michael
"You've met this person before? Gabriel?"

*Granted, she had only been with him a week. He had probably gone on some other expedition with him or something. She wasn't sure about the Nox person. The dark robes, as well as a spear, while he was a mage? Not quite a full mage.*
Sherrie
Gabriel nods. "We've been on a quest together once before, solving puzzles in some underground ruin... There was one other, but yes I remember you. I see you've been well."
Travis
*Nox took a cursory look around and saw someone heading straight for the group, he assumed it was their contractor or some representative.*

*Nox cleared his throat and said:* "I assume we are done with pleasantries now, we should receive our instructions soon enough."
Luz
After the adventurers have all gathered together, walking past the simple but sturdy buildings towards the the small village square, marked by a well-made well that too seemed to be made from the same techniques used in the stone wall, there comes an elderly macen with a slightly weathered face, though with quite upright gait for such an old man, whom one can easily presume to be the village elder, accompanied by a young kitsune in hunter's garb, longbow slung on back- quite interesting, but nothing too out of the ordinary, though he does seem quite competent with that long bow for the more observant.

The elderly macen doesn't waste time getting into the details as soon as it is confirmed that your lot are the adventurers hired. His details seem to mirror what was asked for in the request, but there are a few crucial details that were left out.

"There are 12 wolves in total, including the pack alpha- which seems to be a large winter wolf. There is something quite strange with it, as people have warned of unusual markings on its head that seems to separate it from the norm. It could just be a breed of winter wolf that is unknown, but no one can tell for sure."

After that, you are given the location of the bridge. The directions are simple and will lead you to there quickly.
Sherrie
Upon the elderly Macen's arrival, Gabriel repeats the bow he made towards Nox, though deeper to show respect to his elder. Especially one who seems to have quite a bit of experience under his belt. He listens intently to the elder's briefing.

"Unusual markings?" It certainly sounds strange. First a rogue lone winter wolf, now a winter wolf with markings on it? Sounds like someome or something is influencing these wolves to Gabriel. He glances at his own wolf, deep in thought. "... Alright, we'll get right on it. Thank you." He bows once more before turning away and starting to summon the rest of his wolf pack.

`Gabriel will be summoning 3 more Spirit Wolves as they walk, putting him at 80/80 Mana.`
Michael
"We should get going. Our plan should differ depending on the wolves' positions, but we try to push them out first. If that's not an option, we try to take out the leader first. If that's not possible, we start with the others."

*Kaisa really didn't want to kill the wolves. She would much prefer to scare them away. However, these people needed the bridge, and she would kill them if needed. Hopefully Ale doesn't get hurt like he did with the vines*
Clarence
"I see. If they are really aggressive, there is no point of just scaring them out. No matter how much I would hate to say it, but I think it's a better idea to terminate them since they would just come back once we leave."

*He really didn't want to kill them, but it might be the best to kill them in this case. But of course, the best idea is to try to scare them off. Doubt that would really work as they'd just come back*
Travis
"We get paid for driving the Wolves away. Did you see the town back there? Not a particularly rich town in monetary terms. Think of how long and how many people chipped in to get rid of the pests. I don't see an alternative option rather than killing them. If we scare them away, they can easily come back. I don't know about you, but that doesn't seem like fulfilling the contract; It's cheating money."

*In truth, Nox didn't think that way at all. Had this been a normal day, he would kill the biggest winter wolf, and flay it alive, then leave it's body on a stake to scare off the others. But today? He wanted Chaos and more than anything, he wanted the ground the color of blood. Better to persuade them to kill them so no one would stop him.*
Sherrie
Nox had a point, but Gabriel is also hesitant to kill the wolves if scaring them off would do the trick. He had a soft spot for the furry creatures after all. "If scaring them doesn't work, I suppose there isn't much choice. Most wild wolves tend to avoid humans, though. Rather strange they'd be so close to a settlement to cause problems..."
Travis
*Nox didn't like Gabriel's but for the sake of manipulation, kept his manner civil.*

"Animals would normally not attack an Elf unless in self-defense. We can test your theory out; Elves can talk with Animals, even some Supernatural ones. I'll try, but I will not hesitate to kill them if are corrupted like I think they are."

*Nox knew that the wolves were post probably not corrupted, more likely Sick, starving, or injured. However, as a wise man told him once, Compassion is for the weak.*
Sherrie
Gabriel has no reason not to believe Nox. For all he knows, they have the same goal of completing the request. Not like he feels very strongly against killing the wolves, but if it can be avoided, then why not?

"That's fair. If we know why this pack is doing it, we'll know how to prevent it from happening again. At least inform the elder about it."
Richard
Kaisa: "Who knows. Something is going on with them. This behavior is extremely erratic and unnatural. Either they're corrupted as you said, or there's something else doing this to them."

*They should get going now. Don't want to waste time for it to get dark. Wolves hunted by fear, and the dark would only amplify that further.*

"We should get going now."
Clarence
"I agree, we should get a move on before nightfall"

*He said turning his horse right the fuck around and... Waiting for the group to start moving and shit*
Sherrie
Gabriel is now surrounded by four wolves, each wearing a collar of red, green, blue, or white feathers. He nods in agreement and starts off in the direction of the bridge.
Luz
The walk doesn't take long, and now you're here at the Wallstreet bridge. A flat wooden bridge 30 feet in span and 6 feet wide, it is the only bridge on this stream, which makes it quite understandable why people are getting nervous and annoyed about the canine presence. Hiding near a convenient piece of foliage, you are a mere 100 ft off from the bridge itself, which is currently occupied by... Goodness gracious, all 12 wolves, and among one of them is indeed, as was stated, a winter wolf as the pack alpha - strange shimmering blue markings on its forehead.

The wolves all look healthy and calm, without even seeming to be wary at all, which only adds to the oddity of them staying in such a location, when it's far from an ideal den for them.
Richard
Shit, I have a meeting