One of the guards broke off from the red faced merchant to halt the approaching woman.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry but the gates' been closed for the night missus," the guard said stated flatly, "'fraid I can't let you in. Nothing personal 'course just doing my job."<br/><br/>The tone was far from a malicious one; if anything the guard sounded a bit relieved to not be talking to the merchant for a moment. Both guards sported only stubby spears and a dagger thrust in their leather belts with a bit of studded leather providing reasonable defense. The gate itself was indeed shut tight though the presence of only two tired looking guards seemed to imply that it was more a formality than anything else. Even the tops of the stone walls were all but devoid of guards.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Mechanics</div><div class="spoiler_body">Disguise Check 16 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=127017) beats the guard's passive insight.</div></div>