The cliff is not nearly as difficult to climb as it first appeared especially with a rope secured in place (DC 5).<br/><br/>At the top the party sees a trio of adventurers, one a heavily armored human fighter, a lightly armored elven woman checking her bowstring, and a moderately armored dwarf all preparing for a trip through the forested section of the island.  In this case the two parties aren't racing each other, just going after different items on the list.<br/><br/>To the northeast the party sees a woman gardening outside what is probably her home, or she might be employed to do the hard work for the owner...either way she doesn't notice the party.<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Brandon</div><div class="spoiler_body">he notices the spade she's using has no handle and a rather large edge, it also doesn't shine like it's made of metal</div></div><br/>The ruins are a short way to the party's right with a small stream flowing out from the cave entrance.  From what Brandon can tell at least 1 other group has already gone inside and without tracks leading out they are still inside.