The elf shrieks as the Cloaker wraps itself around her, sinking its fangs in. "It's biting me, it's biting me, HELP!" The cloaker gets both of its actions, tearing into her flesh. The tail strikes the crusader, who hisses in pain, but doesn't seem that affected.<br/><br/>Zee is the first to react. "Xana!" she cries, focusing her energies to lance out a ray of weakening at the Cloaker. (10 ranged touch, plus penalties for likely cover and shooting into melee, so I don't think it hits. -8 STR if it does, though.)<br/><br/>The marshal acts next, barking orders, and pointing out the creature's weak points, encouraging teamwork, but staying in the back, out of the fight. The elf struggles to pull free, but her strength is no match for it. The crusader steps forth, bringing his hefty blade to bear. "This might hurt a bit," he warns, as he brings his blade crashing down in a blow of incredible force. (19 to hit, 38 damage; half would be 19.)<br/><br/>The paladin steps in as well, striking, taking more care with his aim. (26 to hit, 6 damage; 3 split.)<br/>The halfling remains in the back, unable to maneuver closer.<br/><br/>(If both of my attacks hit, it's enough to KO the elf, leaving her at -1.)