Sylvia nodded and smiled, but didn't ask any more.  Some time later, a group of what could only be the bandits came through into the clearing.  Their leader was a rather young woman with short brown hair, possibly still in her late teens, though the way she acted and carried herself it was clear she was used to being in charge.  The other three were also human, and definitely a bit older than the leader.  Two were male, and the third was another woman, though she was old enough to have hints of gray in her hair.  All four were wearing only simple leather armor and carrying shortswords, though Mareth noticed that the leader's weapon was clearly of a better quality.<br/><br/>"So, you're the one looking to talk with us?" the young woman said, folding her arms beneath her breasts.  "Go on then, I'm listening."