The group nodded, and began to spread the word to the rest of the caravan, who surreptitiously readied their weapons, as they kept moving forward, into the ambush.<br/><br/>Sure enough, as they drew into the stand of trees flanking the road, a crowd of armed men began racing towards them, weapons drawn!<br/><br/>(Caravan combat! Roll initiative; Beat a 15 to go first. The caravan acts on 0 Initiative, attacks with its Attack roll, and deals 1d6+level damage. You can bring any of the four companions along; they'll cut into your exp, but otherwise, they just add a +1 to the Caravan's attack.)