As the group struggles to communicate with one another quietly, the shuffling sounds of movement draw subtly nearer, and those with darkvision see a figure emerge into the hallway before them. While at a quick glance, it was easily identifiable as the same race as the alien brutes with green exoskeletons they'd subdued on the level below, the leather armor this one wears shows evidence of damage, blood oozing from the injuries. Its clawed hands dangle empty at its sides, bereft of the weaponry the guards on the level below had been carrying.<br/><br/>The escaped abductees have only but a heartbeat in which to act before drawing its notice.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll initiative. You have a surprise round, it is still unaware of you. You are welcome to fight, hide, bargain, or surprise me! In the interest of momentum, you may post your actions together with your initiative rolls.</div></div>