Upon seeing Ivan and Raven the group immediately donned their swords and shields, with the half-plate soldier picking up the crossbow. "Right, that's far enough." The half-plate soldier stated. "Pick it up." He threw a small metal ball at Raven's feet. "You first, then give it to the kid."

The shorter of the chainmailed men spoke up. "Come on John, they're southern. They're not exactly border patrol."

"Hell with their looks, I want to know for sure, if I wasn't here you'd be dead for naivety. Pick it up!" the half-plate soldier barked as he lifted the pre-loaded crossbow.