Let the muscleman carry the damsel, why else would we have one? XD It'll be quite morbid if three of our character's first meeting is in a morgue. 
Ichthys, could we gain some insight into Vilicus magic by examining their handiwork? Say maybe they used a powerful black curse which is consistent with blood magic, or maybe a magical signature indicating a similar vibe of magic that was apparent in minute traces at the scene of High Priestess Olwyn and Lord Bayard's death, between the three of us, we should have the skills to discern such information.