Ras motions to the group and then you see him change into a rather large ugly Orc with a disfigured head including missing an ear and only one arm.  He joins his companion wereboar and addresses the Orc group also.  He speaks orcish and loudly as though he is a recognized leader "Stand-down!!"

Deception: 27

Shaking their heads, the orcs bring down their javelin.  They seem to be very confused by the two standing before them yet they do not attack.  One of the Orc closest to Ras says in Orc language "where did you come from?  We didn't know any other clans were in this area."

Ras will continue my lying about being there to reinforce them and just going on with stories of slaying of dwarves, halflings and humans.  He will continue his rouse to hope and allow his colleagues to get within suprise range.

Deception: 20

(If you need a performance check: 11)

OOC anywhere to tie off the horses/wagon

There is a grove of trees near the road to tie off the wagons and horses.  The deception is working with the Orcs.  They are starting to walk closer to the two of you.

Arafiel pulls the wagon into the trees and ties off the horses, then moves closer to where Ian is

Stealth 12

Conalt tries to move within 80 feet of Thag and Ras, as long as there is a good hiding spot within that range.

Stealth: 6

Both conalt and Arafiel are able to get into position due to the orcs being distracted.

arafiel signals readiness to Ian

(Just waiting to allow Tyrus a chance to interact.  For the moment the Orcs are fully focused on Ras and Thagakh.)

(OOC: I guess Tyrus is still affected by what he saw at Waterdeep. Not that Thagakh knows any of it.)

Knowing that attempting to sneak in his armor will almost certainly give away the ruse, Tyrus hangs back further than the rest of the party, ready to dash forward once action is taken.

OOC: Sorry all, long week. Tyrus will move as far forward as he is able without having to make a stealth check, even if that means staying put. He ain't gonna ruin that nat 20.

The much larger Orc in the rear shouts to one of the orcs near Ras and Thagakh “kiss um, kill um, or invite them over to share our camp.  We won’t catch anymore travelers if you stand on the road.  It is almost time for us to return to the bridge.”

Rag will follow the Orcs back to the camp.  Waiting for the group to make a move.

All of the orcs take a closer look at Thagakh.

O1 4

O2 4

O3 6

O4 2

O5 2

O6 7

Big O1 13

Big O2 3

 The second big orc points at Thagakh and says something to the other big orc.

Arafiel again judges the distance between him and the orcs

Arafiel is with Ian about 100 yards from the smaller orcs.

Ian says to Arafiel,”let’s get close enough to hit the big ones in the back. Quickly!”

Arafiel tries to approach to within 150 ft of the big uns