The lizard-woman, hairless, tailed and with patches of scales across her greenish skin, let out a hiss as Zavros approached, and it was hard to tell if it was out of caution or giving him a warning. She said something that sounded like a rapid series of clicks.<br/><br/>"No point to talking to it." said one of the nearby hillfolk, being sure to keep her distance. "Those savages from the caves, we only ever see them when they come out to fight. They ain't interested in talking or anything but raiding and killing. Surprised one of them even let itself be caught. Monsters, that's all they are."<br/><br/>The lizardfolk watched the exchange impassively, betraying no reaction.<br/><br/><br/>.....<br/><br/><br/>Santis let out a muttered curse, but the old smuggler nodded in acknowledgement as the half-dozen mercenaries dropped their weapons and stepped back, trying not to meet anyone's eye.<br/><br/>"No idea what sort o' luck keeps you live, lad. Just glad it's lasted this long!" he grumbled. "Just keep an eye out till dawn, so's I can get you and this Kersinta girl back to the temple in one piece...."