Joe gave a lecherous cackle.  "Are you sure you want to do that, lass?  These aren't the devastatingly sensual barbarian warriors the romances would have you believe.  The brutes will beat you, drug you, and not even bother to show you a good time before dragging you down a dark hole if you don't strike back with your fist in the right position.<br/>HE pondered for a moment as a young woman from the surrounding neighborhood brought them all trays of bread, meat, and cheese.  "On the other hand, lass, they're not likely to take your weapons.  If you can use some magic to shrug off the worst of the drugs, you could be nicely in place."<br/>The gnarled old paladin looked for the gnome who'd agreed to aid him with his fantastic contraption.  "Can we use your flying machine to get a jump on them?  Maybe set up a sniper platform?"