Hansel spots the bound and gagged berseker passed out snoring in his own filth. No one would recognize him as anyone of note with the exception of all the signs of an unpredictable berserker who are known come together in war parties and seek conflict wherever they can find it. Not much different from your average bandit.

"I'm called KD," A woman steps forward, speaking only for herself and her defender. "That metal monkey there is Hal. So we have Mr. Dark, and who else? Were you looking for something in Conyberry? Or just passing through in pursuit of orcs? And what will you be doing now that the orcs have been dealt with?" She's trying to figure out what exactly is going on here. She looks at the hooded robed figure  and crow with a crooked eyebrow.

"My name is Hamish Morgella, Acolyte of Kelemvor.  It is a good, I mean, a pleasure to meet you."  He had been practicing his introduction in his mind ahead of time but was still taken over by his nerves. Anyone watching closely would notice an almost imperceptible wince and his shoulders slump slightly.

Fae would speak up in an effort to ease any tensions or confusions. "Of course you all know Nova." Positioning herself with each group on either side, the wizard would pull her hood down. "My name is Fae." She bows slightly as she hasn't ever formally introduced herself to some. "This is Rasmus." She gives the crow scritches before gesturing to the others. First the artificer, "This is KD," then she gestures to the mechanical monkey she was mentioning earlier, "Hal," Then to the cleric who introduced himself, "Hamish" Then finally she motions to the finely dressed man in a tailor suit. It had seen better days due to combat, however it was evidence that the man had taste. "and Onu." After a pause, Fae continues. "They are adventurers and just assisted me with eradicating the orc's, and ogres, that plagued Savras' shrine." She explains. "We are on our way back from the Shrine."

The wizard then motions to point out the others from this group. "This is Auric." She motions to the scholarly dragonborn. "Hansel." The handsome elf. "Mr. Dark, Rasmus' 'biggest fan'." The man of few words. "Xenophon." A dragonborn of even fewer words but large in size. "They are also adventurers. Nova had assisted them on an endeavor a little while back, and they were the group that sent her with the warning about the wererats at the mines for you." She explains to KD. "And this is Stacey. You may recognize them as the bartender at Stonehill." Fae points out the bartender at the back of the group.

"Stacey!!!" Nova exclaims when she comes to realize the redhead had been standing off to the side so quietly. With an excited bob, the young woman runs and leaps to cling onto Stacey in her excitement. Nova is caught with ease as Stacey accepts her with strong arms and a soft chuckle.

Hansel's face lights up as more people emerge. His first instinct as introductions are given is to go forward and give everyone a warm handshake, or even a warm hug. But the finely-dressed Onu seemed a bit too guarded, the cleric Hamish a bit too twitchy, and the metal-monkey-master KD a little untrusting. Too soon for hugs. Nova still unsettled Hansel with her blemished mismatched eyes, and Nova... well he'd never met her before, but she seemed less uptight than the others. Still too soon for hugs though. Polite words will have to do.

Hello there everyone. So nice to have more company! Would anyone like some refreshment?

Then aside to Auric, Hansel whispers: Is that shrine the place we were going?

Auric:

”Ah, yes, so wouldst I presume,” answers Auric, “The manse near the hunting lodge mayhaps indeed be a shrine.”

Considering the opportunity, he adds, “Additional allies against the Draconic foe wouldst be quite fortuitous, thinkest thou also?”

Hansel takes a few moments to process Auric's sentence then replies in the affirmative.

Auric:

Checking his map, Auric clears his throat and says, “Ah…Savras’ Shrine, didst thou proclaim? Thy quest was to the south, but the Woodland Manse of mine intrepid group laith yet north—mayhaps even the font of orcish insurgency in this beset region.

Mr.Dark nods his hello to the influx of new faces and people.  He finds some place to lean and look casual as he watches them all silently, waiting to hear the outcome of Auric's fancily worded questions. 

Onu steps forward, pulling his hat off his head and executing an ornate bow in front of the newcomers 'Well met friends and fellow travelers! Well met indeed.'

Anyone watching closely would see that the bow was an elaborate cover for a series of quick hand signs to KD 'seem safe enough, standard spread and protocol' 

As he rights himself, the well-dressed man moves himself to the front of the group, gesturing with his hands and complimenting each of the newcomers effusively, actively chatting them up and drawing attention to himself.  It's a practiced bit, a little razzle-dazzle to give KD time to set up the marks - old habits die hard.

[Apologies, trying to coordinate two threads at the same time, and I’m doing a bit poorly at timing the conversations to line up with each other lol]

[To summarize Hansel and Auric were discussing and figuring out that Savras’ Shrine is separate from Woodland Manse. The other group has cleared Savras’ Shrine, south of Conyberry, of orcs, however, there are still Orc’s occupying Woodland Manse which is to the north of Conyberry. The group members you’ve run into are/were heading to Phandalin and have been invited to join your group, if they’d like. The group is not obligated to pair up, and may continue on to Phandalin if they so choose. We are currently awaiting a response/completing introductions.]

[Link to other groups thread if it helps: Icespire Peaks Campaign 2]

(Auric is a golden dragonborn who is dressed in sturdy but worn travelling clothes.  He has no armor and carries what looks like a wand and an orb, marking him as a likely spellcaster.  His hands are currently close to neither, both being occupied by a large tome with a picture of a Flumph on it.  He seems to be glowing a faint green at the moment, which in itself is somewhat odd, but not indicative of any powerful magic.  His manner of speech mark him as quite foreign to this region of the world, and indeed his mannerisms seem unusual as well--not alien, just different (Far Traveler background).

Xenophon is a topaz dragonborn that's wearing simpler clothes and heavier armor, with a large maul on his person. He's also carrying a pot that's roughly the size of his head.

Hansel Moonflower is the perfect specimen of a man. With the perfect blend of both human and elven features, perfect skin, perfectly salon-styled golden locks, perfect teeth, perfect manly figure... even the aroma and weight of his perfume is perfect. His shield is so perfectly shiny he can see his reflection in it (and often does), and the club he wields - who even wields a club anyway? - well Hansel does, and it looks just perfect on him!

Auric:

"I would be most amenable to thine offer," says the golden dragonborn, bowing in a foreign style that conveys respect but not subservientness. 

Onu nods as KD glances his way and signs to her assent, more bodies, more help would be well.... helpful. 

'And I keep KD and Hal flush with the things they need to continue to tinker!' he chimes in cheerfully before twirling his walking stick and fencing with an invisible foe 'and keep the worst of the baddiest far enough away that KD can blast them!’

Hamish relaxes a bit as the group talks.  "So...It looks like it might be a good idea for us to take on this next challenge together.  I feel like I should be up front with everyone.  I've been infected with lycanthropy.  Don't worry.  I haven't turned or anything and I know how to fix it.  I just need to learn some more.  Do any of you happen to have any experience with this?  We've already discussed as a group that I may need to be put down if I turn before I can get cured.  I just want all of you to know.  There's nothing to be scared of."

[Let’s hop on over to: https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/108649-dragon-of-icespire-peak-campaign-2?page=58#c1159 from here]