The gnolls snarl in surprise at Dellim's appearance, even though he attempted not to catch them off guard, they were utterly absorbed in what they were doing. A number of of them reach for their weapons and nets, then make to attack, but a large female barks at them and they back down after Desh has had her say. The female, like most gnoll women, would be considered masculine by human or elven standards, as she is taller and more muscular than the males, but anyone familiar with gnolls would recognize this as normal amongst their race.<br/><br/>"There is little reason for us to allow you to pass," she says in rough common. "We have seen no other like you, and it is not our way to allow wanderers in out territory, especially when we are at war. Your unfurred forms abase this holy ground by standing in the presence of Gorellik, the Hyena God," indicating the great white beast behind her, "Without proper shows of fatality and submissive allegiance. I understand your intent with the offer of healing, hence I bargin, but more is needed. What can you offer us?"<br/><br/>A number of gnolls behind her continue to growl, but with but glance from the speaker, then mute their voices almost to silence.<br/>