"Well, its not a welcoming party if they have clubs on them," Jessica said with a small sigh. "Don't think they are guards either. But are we really gonna let a bunch of punks like that scare us off? I mean cmon, we are adventurers! If we can't face a bunch of petty thieves or muggers on the side of a road, then what are we doing traveling about in the first place?" She looks at the rest of the group, sensing hesitation before adding, "Well, if you gals aren't up for it, I suppose we could just take the long way around... might not reach the place until nightfall, though..."