Jethro nodded as they were dismissed. Turning to the rest of the group he spoke up. "Alright, I'm only going to go about twenty or so yards ahead, but if I see anything suspicious I'll signal like this." He makes a trilling whistle of a bird native to his province. "No birds around these parts should sound like that. Hopefully there are no mockingjays about." He considered jokingly before heading off into a trot. Once ahead a bit on the trail he dives into the bush. (stealth 14*) Keeping an ear and eye out he scans the forest and the trail ahead. (perception 17*)

[*=roll before mod and bonus]