Assuming the enemy is unaware and that the group intends to more or less pounce with the element of surprise, is it reasonable to assume those jumping the gap - as they are coordinating it to do so - receive that as their surprise round and combat proceeds with them on the other side from there, [@Hekazu]? As well, Brannor has a [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/13427]9[/url] for the initiative check.