The man batted aside Talia's defensive dagger, and brought his blade down, for her chest - just as his ray struck. The effect was actually enough to sap nearly all of his strength, and his blow didn't even penetrate her armor. He gave a look of confusion, before she stabbed him in the gut.<br/><br/>Staggering to his feet, he began to try to flee, when tree branches suddenly whipped into his path, as the rest of the party caught up, and swiftly executed him, without mercy.<br/><br/>((Loot on him: +1 leather armor, +1 whip, masterwork short sword, ring of protection +1))