((If she does a scamper, maybe, but it'd be close, she's got shorter legs. Let's say Ursula catches up as you reach the corner of the house.))

(Does Ursula see the little guy)?

((If LGG leads you on a chase right up to the building, yes, if she stops short and you catch up to her sooner, no.))

"What's the matter with you two?", Elafir shouts at the little gnome girl "sneaking" away from the group and the elf woman following her. He stops for a short moment but then decides to follow dimble to the biggest workshop. 'The quicker we find this Winter Father, the faster I can find out what this toymaker work is about.'

Xalanthias watches the group split, undecided who to join, but feeling uneasy about the two going off. He figured if they were splitting he would make it even numbers, and followed the Elf and Gnome who split off.

The other Elf was really fast and the gnome had a head start, but he was also fairly quick himself, being a wood elf.

(OOC: Did he spot the the red and green clothed figure with a passive perception of 17?)

((Yeah, you catch a glimpse as he peeks out.))

Dimble, undeterred by the growing numbers of "deserters", continues to wave his sword in the air. After some time he sheaths it and, in the spirit of the season, holds his fruitcake up high.

Xalanthias comes up towards Ursula and LGG saying, "Did you both see that person watching us too?"

"Wait what?"  Ursula says to Xalanthais. "So that's why LGG ran off?  I was wondering why and I didn't want anything to happen to her so I thought I'd chase her to find out why she was trying to sneak off.  Interesting.  Where did he go?"  Ursula looks around for the person Xalanthias is talking about and also tries to talk with LGG. "Hey, slow down.  Let's find this guy together and see what's going on.  I think the rest of the group is still headed towards the workshop and it would be best to stay together in this strange place."

"Sssh ssshs shhhh!", the elderly fellow hisses as he steps out, hands up. He speaks quickly and quietly, eyes darting furtively around. "I saw you get off the boat, did Arthur send you? I'm Thomas the Toymaker. Things are bad, very bad. We have to hurry. I'll explain everything when we get to the Winter Father's Workshop, we'll be safe there! Let the guy with the fruitcake know I'm here to help?"

"Of course we'll let our group know that you're here to help.  Why don't we go and catch up with them since we're all heading to the same destination?" Ursula asks the elderly elf in a calming voice.  What could be going on in a place such as this?  It's all very concerning!

As he notices the group returning, along with a gnome Dimble doesn't recognize, he says, "Ah, you've changed your mind on deserting us I see? Good for you!". He outstretches his hand to the gnome he doesn't recognize, saying, "I don't believe we've met. Do you live on this island? What's happened here?".

"What did you mean we'd be safe at the Winter Father's Workshop? Safe from what?", Xalanthias adds as the four catch up to the others.

"Yes, lets. Quietly now..."

As the small group rejoins Dimble and the others, he responds to the gnome's greeting. "I'm Thomas, but we've no time for pleasantries, they likely saw you land too, and will be coming..."

As he says that, you hear giggling laughter wafting through the air... "*teehee* *teeeheeheee heee*"

"Oh no... they spotted us! Run!"

Thomas turns to flee, as the laughter grows louder, taking on a more ominous growling note as a half dozen heads pop out from behind other buildings, elves and gnomes dressed very similar to Thomas, but their clothes torn and disheveled, their mouths curled in snarling grins, foaming drool on their chins and wild, unfocused eyes.

Bad Toymaker Initiative: 14
Dimble: 19
Nimble: 21
LGG: 17
Elafir: 4
Xalanthias: 17
Ursula: 12

Thomas: 20

"Oh, no, no, no, no... try not to kill them, they were my friends!", Thomas huddles in your midst and cowers (dodge action).

The bad Toymakers all currently have half cover from buildings as they leer and laugh at you.

Turn Order (any in bold can post):

Nimble, Dimble, LGG, Xalanthias > Bad Toymakers (6) > Ursula, Elafir > || Thomas, 

Dimble, having an idea, attempts to see if there is any metal on the persons of the Bad Toymakers.

Perception Check: 22

They aren't wearing any armor, nor carrying any weapons, but Dimble does spot some metal belt buckles and buttons. One of them is wearing a gold chain about their neck, and another has a work apron on with what looks to be a chisel in it, but they don't seem to be reaching for it, their hands grasping into claws, their broken nails scratching at the side of the home, leaving bloody streaks.

Dimble, shouting "Stand back, everyone!" retrieves his sphere from his pocket, presses the activation button, and rolls it towards the Bad Toymakers.

((If these are too many actions for one turn, I also have the Fast Hands feature from my subclass))

((You'd have been able to note the presence of metal passively, so activating the sphere and rolling it is not a problem. They aren't all clustered up, though they are roughly between you and the WF's workshop. Giving leeway with the sphere, don't want it to be too mechanically powerful as a made up thing for clearing dishes.))

Bad Toymaker Dex Save: 13
Bad Toymaker Dex Save: 4

One of the Toymaker's was a bit off balance, and the tug at his buttons and belt has him stumble out from behind cover. The other one pulls back on the sphere's effect.

Turn Order (any in bold can post):

Nimble, LGG, Xalanthias > Bad Toymakers (6) > Ursula, Elafir > || Thomas, Dimble, 

((Completely understand, just trying to add a little fun :-)  ))

((That is the end of my turn, correct?))