Korick saw the half-orc quickly.  His orcish appearance was enough to make Korick start reaching for his sling but Markul's dress was enough to stay his hand.  *No tribesman would dress like that.*  He stood up to full height and waved to Beth for her to relax, but in reality the bear showed no signs of ever being tense.

"Hail there, and who sent you?" He asked, trying to understand which of his contacts actually acted on his letter.