The bandit advancing on Diona tried to dismissively swat aside Morena's blow with his sap.  There was a moment of surprise in his eyes as he realized the force behind it, followed by a sickening thud as ribs took the brunt of the blow.  He collapsed almost silently, Morena's merciful attack or the island's curse saving him from death.<br/><br/>Diona leapt at the other bandit, her blade sinking deep into his torso as she thrust.  He struck at her with his sap, hitting with enough force to make her stumble (2 additional nonlethal damage).  He began to back away though as he did (5-foot step), eying Morena nervously as he shouted for his leader who has raced off after Brin.<br/><br/>The silken-clad leader was only a few feet behind Brin, and she heard a barking laugh as she tumbled and fell.  He moved to stand above her, his own knife in hand as he answered.<br/><br/>"Of course I'll let them go if you surrender."  The silken-clad leader informed her (Bluff: 11).  "Throw down your knife and they can go free."