The bandit hesitated, considering, as if trying to resist answering Mareth's questions.  After a few moments, she sighed.  "Ivy... wasn't always our ruler.  Her father was in charge, until a few years ago.  Then something happened, a warlock who called herself Ilaria, came to him.  Soon after, he vanished, and Ivy became leader.  The warlock... I'm not sure what she does, to be honest, but after Ivy went out to meet with you earlier today, Ilaria came to us and told the three of us to come here and kidnap you in your sleep.  That's... that's all I know, honest!" she said, breaking down to begging at the end.