The grizzled veteran was glad to once again find himself under-ground, surrounded by comforting stone and earth. His long hammer would definitely be a liability in close-quarters, if it were in less skilled hands. His grip on his hammer's haft adjusted immediately upon reaching the bottom of the stairs, intending to make thrusting bashes rather than high arching swings.<br/><br/>His dark vision allowed him to see everything within sixty feet, quite an advantage and one he was always glad to have whenever possible.<strong>"Dun' get too far ahead lass"</strong>Was said as Tha'ael moved off to scout and check for traps. The stoic dwarf choose not to speak as Tavah voiced his curiosity regarding those that make their homes under ground rather than above. A man of the open wilds likely would not see the benefits and joys of living deep within mountains.<br/><br/>He took up a defensive position in the hallway that would allow him to protect the room his comrades were currently investigating as well as allowing him to handle any threats that may come from the jammed door. He was ready to move to Tavah's aid should the barbarian need it after the door was breached.