Auri was just beginning to seriously consider using their potions on the rope when a fair haired man dropped from out of a nearby tree and wandered nonchalantly over to them. Auri's immediate reaction was to ready a vial of highly corrosive acid to throw in his face but it proved an unwarranted act as he walked cheerfully towards them, relaxed and non threatening as he happily cut them loose and gently at that. Still Auri kept low to the ground in a crouch, ears flattened against their head, ready to run or fight if necessary. The charitable act alone had Auri confused before even beginning on his relaxed and seemingly careless attitude. These things were not often found in anyone Auri had run into during their travels, and never in the wilderness of orc land. Here the few travellers Auri had the misfortune to meet either attempted to kill them on sight (so they had tried to take a few trinkets, whats the big deal?) or chased them off once they saw just how scruffy they were. The fox red ears and tail had certainly played a part in the initial distrust but Auri wasnt to know that.

This man was strong to have lifted them so easily but not as strong as an orc, and the ease with which they used their blade was impressive but not masterful. If not for these attributes then why could he afford to act so calmly? Was he stupid? Was he a mage? Magic always gave Auri headaches, mostly because they were on the receiving end of it, and 'it' usually involved a solid beating. They had learned to be cautious out of necessity. With one hand kept beneath the poncho wrapped around a vial and muttering an almost illegible thanks Auri glanced over to the feather and made a quick lunge, grabbing it and stuffing it into the leather satchel close to their chest in one clean movement.

The remnants of the noose still cut into Auri's ankle, having been severed just above the knot, but removing it would take both hands and one was needed on the vial. So instead they just gritted their teeth and bore it. 
"Watcha want?" People skills were certainly something Auri lacked, but at least they were to the point.