Julie
*As you approached, you wouldn't be able to see them quite yet due to the overgrowth, but you would be able to spot some fabric sheet. Their speech could now be heard.*

"Man, this is easy pickings."

"We should get our numbers up. Eventually, someone's going to catch on."

"Come on, scared of a few adventurers?"
Esther
*Charlotte would glance at the seemingly random piece of fabric sheet. Taking a moment to think about it, the macen would ultimately ignore it. Best to keep things you dont understand from distracting you. After all, getting distracted from the fight would ruin the fun!*

*Charlotte would listen to what the raider's were saying. Though she'd quietly giggle at the last part. She'd then whisper lightly to Matsuko.*
"Its a good thing we came now, before their numbers grew. Maybe they should be scared of a few adventurers?"
Elizabeth
*Juna would timidly glance at the brayer before walking over to her. The Canifor was used to climbing up in the trees to get a good viewing point, but with Niurgä's assistance, she would place one foot on her lowered hands. Her own hands would place against tree in order to help hoist herself up the trunk to where the branches were. Would she make it up, the Canifor would walk along the branch and try to glance out to see what she was able to view from above.*

*Her Jackal would pace around the base of the tree before sitting up and looking up towards the Canifor, patiently waiting. He kept quiet, listening intently for anything hostile nearby.*
Margaret
*As the companion rested within her dry palm, the brayer gently lifted the girl. It was a quick motion, meant to sent her over the branches to get a quicker hight. Yet, it wasn't too destabilizing for the feline. Or she hoped.*

*Once out her hands, she'd maintain her position. Waiting for the guided eyes of the tree climber*
Carolyn
*Matsuko would turn slowly and his eyes would shift towards Charlotte.*

"We can talk when the raiders are dead."

*He quietly whispers to Charlotte and looks back towards the fabric sheet. They're for sure getting close and he could hear the raiders' voices.*

*'Sigh, I need to focus on the mission at hand, I just need to get closer..'*

*He took two more steps in silence, lifting his greatsword each step. He tried to stay behind the tree and its shade. While looking out for the bandits.*

`1 m/s North.`
Julie
*By getting up to a large height, Juna would find herself having a massive vision boost, no longer impeded by the trees. She would be able to see all of the raiders, and their equipment.*

*2 Falchion wielders, with Kite shields strapped to their arm, wearing gambeson and metal helmets.*
*1 longsword wielder, in full Almain rivet and helmet, with gambeson underneath. He would be wearing bracers and greaves.*
*1 Warhammer wielder with a wooden round shield and chainmail over gambeson, along with a metal helmet.*
*1 crossbowman, in Brigandine and with a metal helmet. The crossbow seemed to be of medium weight.*
*1 hewing spearman, with Brigandine and metal helmet.*
*And 1 warrior dressed the same as the longswordman, wielding twin Khopesh.*
Elizabeth
*Her eyes would widen at the sight of all of them and carefully she would lower herself on the branch to maintain balance while also trying to prevent herself from being seen. She would look down at the Brayer and say in a quiet voice:*

"I can see seven of them... And they all have weapons on them..."

*Juna would glance back out towards the group of raiders and would continue:*

"Most of them have shields and armor... I don't know if it would be smart to run directly in..."

*Juna wasn't that great at coming up with plans, but looking at what they were up against, she wasn't sure if a completely direct approach was the best.*
Margaret
*The brayer thought of an appropriate approach for an instant. Perhaps a surprise attack was better suited for this type of situation. If they were to surround the group in team of two, then maybe they'd be able to have a better chance combined with the element of surprise.*

"**Me and you will go take them from the left while the two others go to the right. We'll attack over my signal. If we get detected then simply prepare to fight.**"

*With that said, the brayer began her advance toward the left. Carefully walking through the grass, hoping the feline followed her. After getting back down.*

`1m north, 2m West`
Carolyn
"Understood." 

*Matsuko would nod and he would start to walk cautiously towards the heartwood of the tree. He quietly set his greatsword down on the grass and crouched. Looking forward and analyzing the bandits' equipment.* 

*'Juna was right, they're fully armed.'*

*He would sit down carefully, his back towards the tree and he glanced at Niurga and Juna. He patiently waited for Niurga's signal and looked around.* 

`1 m/s North.`
Julie
*As Niurga moves up, the massive Brayer would inevitably cause _something_ to snap under her weight. A tiny branch, hidden under the foliage. The 2nd Falchion wielder suddenly looks back. It seems like he hears something.*

"Did any of y'all hear that?"

*The 1st Falchion wielder turns to him, looking at the first one like he's an idiot.*

"What, hear a crackling leaf? That's called fire, man. It makes noise."

"Psssh, he's paranoid."

"No, I swear I heard something."

*The 2nd Falchion wielder stays sitting, but his hand is still on his weapon.*
Elizabeth
*Juna's ears would perk up as they spoke, deeply hoping they didn't notice them yet. Slowly, the Canifor would make her way down the trunk of the tree, planting her feet on the ground after reaching it.*

 *Her Jackal stood up readily as he saw her reached the bottom and looking towards Niurgä, she would slowly follow behind the brayer. Jace would follow behind them, his tail flicking back and forth in anticipation. Reaching her hand back to her quiver, Juna would draw an arrow to safely notch into her bow as a way of readying herself in case they were spotted.*
Margaret
*An annoyed face now rested over the large brayer's face. Needless to say she was happy that those baboon hadn't spotted her right there. She'd continue her advance after looking behind, watching the movement of the party.*

*Realizing that one member hadn,t move, she'd point the finger to her, guiding its tips toward the male.*

"*Got with him!!!*"

*She said with her lips-less mouth, miming the words without saying anything.*

`2m North, 1m West.`
Carolyn
*As he heard the concerned voice of the bandit Matsuko immediately tried to make himself smaller by going into a prone position beside the tree.*

*'Phew.. Thank the gods.'* 

*He sighed quietly and stayed prone, mimicking what a Sentinel would do. Staying still and keeping watch. Still waiting for Niurga's signal, though he'd hope he was already in position. He then started to drag his greatsword towards him and grip it with one hand, preparing himself to ambush. He then started thinking.*

*'From what I can recall, there is seven of them and four of us. They outnumber us by three, so that's a disadvantage. Hmm..'*

*As the seconds went by, he kept thinking about strategy.*