A cool breeze passed over the plains as the 100 man troop prepared for battle. For some a good nights sleep came as easy as any other, but for most the night before had been restless with fear, anticipation, and maybe a little of both. The 100 man Commander, Leroy Jenkins the 3rd, a young man in his mid 20's short golden hair perfectly combed to the side, stood before his gathered troops. "[color=fff200]Today we will show these Orcs what it is to fear man! Our Numbers are superior to theirs and I trust in your "skills". I don't expect today to be easy, but we must fight for every inch that these beasts have taken from us![/color]" He started his speech, and so far it wasn't to bad or so Silas thought. But then the Idiot had to open his mouth again. "[color=fff200]Many of you shall die today and we will grieve your loss. But you will die in the Empire's name defending the lands of mankind![/color]" And he had lost them with those two sentences the morale of the army plummeted now was the time to step up. 

As Leroy started to explain his "strategy" of the common Militia producing a shield wall in the front while the Nobles made up the back ranks "[color=39b54a]... Enough of this... Come on Dixon[/color]" Silas said pushing his way to the front of the formation then walked out approaching Leroy. The Commander stopped his speech and turned his attention to the approaching Silas. "[color=fff200]What nerve do you have? Return to your post or I'll have yo....[/color]" He was saying as Silas threw a nasty hook across the Commander's Jaw knocking the young noble out in a single blow. Silas then turned to the troops before him. "[color=39b54a]Well hello there Everyone, We are the Blood Rose Irregulars, and were going to make sure you all survive this mess.[/color]" He announced as he moved to Dixon's side letting his partner take over from there.

Dixon looked at the knocked down commander, before turning to the crowd before him. Time to put that training as a bard to work. 

[color=662d91]"Ladies, gentleman, or whatever you identify yourself as, I am Dixon Cyder, but you can all call me, Daddy, and let me make this clear. Listening to that man"[/color] he points to the commander on the ground, [color=662d91]"will get you killed. It's very clear that he has no intention on getting on the battlefield, and letting you all die for his glory. Is that how you want to be remembered? As his stepping stone to greatness?"[/color] He asked them. [color=662d91]"Personally? I say fuck that."[/color] He smiled. 

[color=662d91]"Many, many years ago. There was a general who had an army, of 50 soldiers. He knew that within hours, the other army, well into the hundreds, would be there. So, he told his army to hide in the houses, and opened the city gates, and sat on a roof to play his lute. When the enemy arrived, surprised to see one man playing an instrument. So what did the enemy army do? They turn and ran, convinced that this man had his large army hidden away."[/color] He smiled as he looked at the army. [color=662d91]"You see, if you take two seconds, think of a descent plan,"[/color] again, he looked towards the commander, [color=662d91]"then you can win anything."[/color] He said.

[color=662d91]"Orcs are a tough group. What they lack in brains, they make up for in muscle. But I don't intend on laying down and letting them have their way with me. Violet or Odessa on the other hand.....sorry, lost in thought."[/color] He said. [color=662d91]"Now, Silas and I have been up all night, working on a plan to kickass and take names."[/color] He said, then looked at Silas, before looking at the crowd. [color=662d91]"He and I shall make groups, and the groups will have specific jobs on the field. And yes, he and I shall be right next to you on the field. So now, we will go out and do that voodoo that we do so well!"[/color] He smiled, looking at the crowd.

[color=662d91]"That, you stupid idiot, is how it's done."[/color] He said to Leroy before walking up to Silas.

Silas half sighed at Dixon's speech but it did get its point across. "[color=39b54a]Now with that being said lets get started making these teams, will all of you who have seen real combat, our veterans step forward first so I can select our team captains[/color]" Silas announced knowing they would have to work fast to have everything ready before the orcs came.

Silas would spend the next hour setting up teams and explaining the strategy. Each 5 man team would be lead by a veteran warrior who's job would be to ensure the safety and survival of the rest of their squad. There would be 17 of these 5 man squads set up in a V formation with the most experienced squads being on the flanks and dead center as those would be the points where the Orcs would funnel to. The remaining 15 men would act as reserves  who's purpose would be to relieve the injured and tired as was needed. This group would also have use of the few horses the troop had in order to quickly get where needed.

The adventurers found themselves broken across 5 of these teams located in key locations of the fomation.
Team 1: Silas, Odessa, 3 NPC (Dead Center)
Team 2: Dixon, Violet, Argleif, 2 NPC (Center Right)
Team 3: Ludi, Stefano, 3 NPC, Stefano's pets (Right Flank) -No fair you guys get a small army...
Team 4: Jan, Ren, 3 NPC (Center Left)
Team 5: Amare, Sonya, Jehan, 2 NPC (Left Flank)

With the teams set and the plan explained the 100 man troop continued forward now ready to face the Orc threat. They had a bit more confidence than they had only an hour ago, but only time would tell if this new plan would bear the desired fruits.