The aroma of roasting meat grabbed Alrik's attention just as they entered the camp. The fact that there was food cooking meant someone else must have been tending to it, meaning there was at least one other adventurer willing to join them. That was a blessing, seeing as he didn't know where a good portion of the other interested adventurers had gone off to. When the Tanya confronted the Nem, he simply stood in the back quietly, not wanting to get involved. So much for the other adventurer. Maybe all would be forgiven and they'd come anyway? 

A woman came into the camp seemingly just in time, defusing the situation and introducing herself as Laurena, a water mage. Kaghad responded first, announcing the party's intentions. The dwarf seemed like a pleasant fellow so far, and Alrik already had the mind to buy him a drink when their quest was finished. Alrik nodded at Kaghad's words, and then looked back to Laurena. 

"I think it's reasonable to say you could join us, if you wanted."