[quote=@Zapdos]In option four, Adam could do that and be a distraction through shapeshifting (less bear attack and more along the lines of scaring the enemy away), since James would get his healing magic back.
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[quote=@Loksfjoer]We can definitely use Sil for distractions (her Loud Screech can distract enemies) and for sending messages. With real enemies approaching, guards aren't going to pay much attention to a bird of prey. 
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A bear and a bird, huh...Banjo-Kazooie anyone? :P

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Clive getting reinforcements and/or extra distractions would compliment option four, though.