[@Nagariin]

He'll be sure to do that when he gets back, sounds like we're about to go scouting.  

Maybe Numzom can come along?  Keep us safe from any critters.  Rhen, Zeke, and Shel aren't exactly barbarian warlords.  You've got a writer changeling , a map-maker/cook halfling , and a astronomer/researcher human.  Not particularly hard hitting.