Rask leaned back and eyed the man up slowly. His gaze running over every inch of the man and silently noting little things about the way he held himself, the state of his equipment and the way he answered questions. Rask had not expected people joining him to all be the perfect law abiding citizens, however he needed to know that in his band they could follow his orders and know when to control themselves. Although he chuckled as the man questioned the weight of each pack. He was at least sharp this one. 

"That is quite the story, I am certain you have a great number of stories to share by the campfire." He then pauses and nods his head. "You will all know a little about me when the entire group arrives. I would rather not repeat myself to everyone of you. Otherwise you are going to be hearing the same speech." He smiles coldly, however his attention is then drawn to the shouting, grimacing slightly.

"Good to see you again Thena!" He called in reply. Watching the elf approach. Gesturing at the packs he then pointed at the horses. "Grab a pack and strap it to a horse. We need some gear for the dig and I thought it best we all carry, especially if we all get a cut." He then looks across the horizon of the city, before checking the sky. "I hope the others hurr-" Before he can finish he looks down at the male who greeted the group, nodding pleased. "Another arrives, no problems. However the others have very little time left before we off...I have given us a schedule and I expect to stick to it."