Storm King's Thunder

As Beamer, and whoever is following him, enters the chamber they see indeed a staggered pit forming natural sloping steps  downward toward a cone shaped hole. In this hole are they townsfolk, huddled with the children sobbing. none of them are facing toward the entrance.

“My god this I shall awful” Viclas rushs to the stairs keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary 4

Jason fallows Beamer

Calanon follows Beamer and scowl at the sight they come upon. "We need to get them out of there. These people have already suffered enough with the attack on their town and the death of their leader."

"We need to setup a watch and then help these people out of the pit.  Calanon, since you seem to have the best eyes for this kind of light, can you keep watch and alert if there are any problems?  Jason, Viclas and the rest of you, let's help the townsfolk."  Beamer hands the torch to one of the guards and  moves toward Viclas who is already testing the natural stairs to see how to get to the townfolk.   He hands one end of his hemp rope to Jason in case it is slippery and hard to get the people out, then unrolls the rope as he moves down to help the townsfolk.

(OOC: In case I need an acrobatics check: 11 )

Calanon nods to the halfling as he keeps his weapons at the ready I ncase they have more surprises coming from another part of the cave.

Perception: 17

Jason holds the rope

Having her share of trouble in the lighting of the cave, Tomoe helps were ever she can.

Viclas checks the stairs to see if they’re at all stable 

Calanon sees no immediate threats.

Two of the guards light torches and enter with the party. Upon seeing the light and hearing heavy, multiple foot falls some of the people turn and look up.

The stairs are steep but stable (no check needed. Or rope). The third guard steps forward and says as the party sets up to escort them out "People of Nightstone we have made a path to escape. Hurry now, the town is clear. Guards await there. No go quickly, we will take care of the rest of these dammed goblins and their pets."

(Does and of the party wish to speak to the townsfolk? Before I continue the narrative?)

Taliesin, where are you and where is Mok?

Viclas there are no traps or anything else in this room but the hole and the people.

Wilword will stand next the passage opening watching the townsfolk file out. He will be giving words of encouragement and directions as needed.

Jason will stop one of the folks and ask "what happened ? How did you get here?"

I'm still outside talking to Mok. If you'd like I can be the lookout and roll Perception?

A towns guard approaches Jason helping an elderly woman along and answers "We were ambushed, from withing the cave. It seems these damn goblins recently holed themselves up here. Thank you Inquisitor for your help, i will put in a good word with Lady Nandar for you and the rest who've helped us here today."

The people all quietly shuffle out, most of them able to travel without assistance, and those that do need it have the few guards or friends and family helping them. A  human child approaches Viclas and holds out a flower. You can see its not pristine, its been handled quite a bit and is missing a few petals. She holds it for you to take and says "You're a herwo." with a big smile only a child can muster and tears in her eyes.

(Taliesin I believe Calanon had surveillance under control.)

The townsfolk all make it out alright and gather at the entrance to the mouth of the cave. The 2 guards who came from Nightstone with you are assessing the people and making preparations to escort them back to town. Morak Ur’gray, the dwarf who owned the Inn, approaches the party "My thanks for clearin' out these damn pests. Nightstone is in your debt."

Viclas takes the flower “thank you” Viclas looks around for a second. Is there anyone that looks like the child’s parent

"I am glad we could help. While I will admit I am not the type to do things without payment... I couldn't just let these creatures slaughter everyone here." Calanon says as he nods to the dwarf even as he had to fight a scowl from coming onto his face. The people had been more then traumatized with the giant attack and then being stuck in a cave with only goblins and ogres. How would they react when the guards were forced to tell them that one of the boulders thrown at the keep had killed Lady Nadar.

Ah good they got you all out safely! Don't worry about this goblin, his name is Mok. He's a good goblin.

Anyways I'm going to head back into the cave and check for any stragglers don't mind me. Let's go Mok.

Basically I'm taking Mok with me to go look for any loot or valuables, I'm assuming I roll with advantage since Mok is helping me: 18

I'll explore the whole cave, also let me know if any of the party members are there with me. This will greatly alter what I might do.

Beamer is happy to see everyone is getting out without problems.  He is looking around for who might be in charge now that Lady Nander was killed.

(OOC Jason, do you have something so share with the guard about Lady Nander's passing?  ;-) )

Tomoe is helping escort the townsfolk out of the cave, I'm a bit away from the party. I'm worried we didn't get all the danger out so i'm on lookout. Perception 13 

Jason takes guard aside from the old woman

"Lady is dead. You have to somehow organize the town without her. Tell me did you hear anything about Boss Hark from the goblins or other monsters?"