They are in the distance, in regards to the beasts, so the idea is that the caravan leader at least would want to steer clear of the hamlet when they get on the move, to avoid the beast.<br/><br/>Though also gauging if the PCs are in the mood for a fight to test their strength.<br/><br/>(Which is fine and all but though they're among the strongest folks in the world, its a dying world for a reason).