The mercenary guards weren't the most observant in the world, but more than enough to spot your average intruders, and to deal with most of the threats in the area. Each had basic but high-quality nonmagical gear, too, so they couldn't be too powerful...but likely as not, four of them could take down Erel if she wasn't careful. The other four were much better, though, and far more perceptive in general.<br/><br/>Food was ready in fairly short order, and after a few minutes Syral got up to get food, yawning a little, but getting ready fairly quickly. Almah would be up before Phyrreth, though, shortly followed by the pale-looking fortune teller and the cleric. Last was Phyrreth, who was given a disapproving look by Almah, barely caught by Erel.