Adrian raised his eye brow when the apparent thug whispered on the guard and the guard gently patted on man's shoulder and Adrian spoke; "Surrender because of what sir? We had done nothing here?" Adrian eyed the mages, checking the design of the staffs and try get measure of potential threat of said staves.....and if things come to it can he snatch one the staves for himself? Also he checks does these folk bear flaming fist insignias or are they more local militia or are they more fancifully dressed than most guards. Usually guards who patrol merchant and noble districts dress better or are better armed.