He stepped back, letting Rosie and Khagar move to the front like a good mage would, and broke out his old standby, the scorching ray. Khagar pulled out her two handed war scythe, while Rosie drew her beloved handaxe. He made a note to get her something else to use in her offhand. He then set himself, dismissing extra thoughts from his mind, and got ready to fight for their lives.<br/><br/>(Martel initiative = 6 [d20+1]<br/>Rosie initiative = 17 [d20+6]<br/>Khagar initiative = 13 [d20+3])