Malakaus kept his mouth shut as the group was sneaking towards the bandit cove. He didn't really have much to provide in terms of advice; sure he could just reveal himself and challenge the whole gang to fight him, but he doubt that the others would be so willing to support that idea. Malakaus simply kept his eyes open in case any of the bandits for some reason left the cove, but it seemed that the group was still debating how to approach. Malakaus remembered his time as a bandit himself, and figured that perhaps his insight could help the group come to a decision. [b]"These brigands prey on the weak and weaken because they lack skill of arms. Even their strongest only has experience and his health on his side. Altogether their threat is that they outnumber us, but I doubt they're all gathered into one area. This cove is small, and if it isn't only storing stolen goods, it also must house the bandits who call it home. From the size I would guess there is about six or eight of them. They aren't expecting us so they are likely spread out going about their daily business. If they're competent there should be at least three guards, but given that they're skooma eating khajits, there is likely only one of them doing their job."[/b] Malakaus gave his insight and continued to keep watch. He had his crossbow out and loaded with lightning bolts. He also had his own scroll of invisibility ready to use to save Noelle the mana unless she was going to follow the captain's orders to use chameleon. Not as fool proof as invisibility, but anything was better than nothing he supposed.