The caravan rumbled down the road, making its way north.  After a few hours, they were about to pass the likely ambush spot, and the guards called out the signal.  The caravan continued on as if nothing happened, but soon after the first wagon passed the bend in the road, several figures stood up from behind the rocks with weapons drawn.  A hooded figure near the back was clearly the leader, gesturing instructions to the rest of the group.  Two other men brandished heavy axes, clearly accustomed to wielding them.  The rest of the attackers were apparently unarmed, dressed only in rags, and they moved mechanically, as if their minds were not fully present, their eyes glazed over.