She gave him a deadpan glare. "I've known the man for more than five years, now, and I've met the cowardly bastard since that day. If it's a replacement, or mind control, it's damned good. Believe me, I<em>know</em>people."<br/><br/>She sighed, leaning back against the wall. "Let me see... three dozen that accompanied the wizard from Pitax - that's Imeckus Stroon. Six giants, that I've been able to count, but there might be more - they stick up in the fort, and only come out at night. Most of the local soldiers have been replaced, but I know at least a few of the barbarians are still here. I've seen three come through here, but there might be more. The baron is a skilled, but underhanded fighter - expect him to cheat at every opportunity. His wife isn't a fighter, but she has connections in Brevoy, and she absolutely adores the little rat of a dog she carries with her everywhere. I'm fairly certain she'd kill a man just to make it happy. Then there's his mistress, Lady Quintessa Maray. I don't know much about her; she arrived only a couple of months ago."