It seems the new arrivals are both Elves and Humans, and some of them help in the digging while others help with clearing away the dirt. It's possible that there were more that went topside, but as they arrived mid-shift, there's no way to tell without asking or going up.
Bryn can see that the bandit focuses on him and on Arren whenever he's not looking at the front of the dig. Especially whenever one of them passes by him, and on Bryn more often than on Arren. He seems alert, as the fact that they're both armed doesn't go unnoticed, whether or not he knows they weren't armed just earlier today.
Neither Arren nor Bryn notice any significant change in behaviour among those already present, nor any suspiciously different behaviour among the new arrivals. As far as they can see, none is carrying a concealed weapon, but then again, it could just be well concealed. But then again, almost everyone around holds or is within reach of a pickaxe, shovel or even the traditional, trusty heavy rock. Despite the undisputed effectiveness of sharpened blades, anything can be used effectively as a weapon when the target isn't properly armoured and trained for battle. Speaking of armour, besides Arren and Bryn, only the senior bandit is armoured, and he too dons a mere leather armour.
Hugo doesn't respond to Arren but resumes working as if nothing happened. Nevertheless, following Arren's remark, there are fewer whispers of uprising spreading around, and those that he hears are less heated.
((Unless something happens, the workers will break through the dirt barrier during this shift. Before we get to that, I want to give you a chance to do anything that might affect what happens, so I'll only be responding to your posts and won't move the story forward, to avoid any retconning later, as your actions might alter the coming events in more than one way. Please tell me once you're satisfied and ready to move on.))
(OOC: Would Bryn believe he could cast spells with somatic component (no verbal) within 30ft of (and in sight of) the blockage without being seen by the senior bandit?)
(OOC: "Just like that", probably not. The bandit oversees progress, even if from some distance (keeping him in line of sight with that area) and remains vigilant of Bryn (unlikely that he'll just happen to miss that) while Bryn is within line of sight. After all, he did see Bryn's magic that night at the hostelry. Given that the components are only somatic and that there are other workers walking around, the very least Bryn could do would be to try casting his spell quickly while someone passes between them. This, however, is a plan Bryn thinks is likely to fail (I'll set a high DC, but I'll let you roll just in case luck is on your side). Bryn can improve his odds if he can manage some other, longer window during which he is either not the focus of the bandit's attention, or while he's concealed for long enough, somehow.)
(OOC: no worries, if senior bandit never takes a break during the shift, then I am ready to proceed. Not going to do anything Bryn considers highly likely to be seen)
It seems the new arrivals are both Elves and Humans, and some of them help in the digging while others help with clearing away the dirt. It's possible that there were more that went topside, but as they arrived mid-shift, there's no way to tell without asking or going up.
Bryn can see that the bandit focuses on him and on Arren whenever he's not looking at the front of the dig. Especially whenever one of them passes by him, and on Bryn more often than on Arren. He seems alert, as the fact that they're both armed doesn't go unnoticed, whether or not he knows they weren't armed just earlier today.
Neither Arren nor Bryn notice any significant change in behaviour among those already present, nor any suspiciously different behaviour among the new arrivals. As far as they can see, none is carrying a concealed weapon, but then again, it could just be well concealed. But then again, almost everyone around holds or is within reach of a pickaxe, shovel or even the traditional, trusty heavy rock. Despite the undisputed effectiveness of sharpened blades, anything can be used effectively as a weapon when the target isn't properly armoured and trained for battle. Speaking of armour, besides Arren and Bryn, only the senior bandit is armoured, and he too dons a mere leather armour.
Hugo doesn't respond to Arren but resumes working as if nothing happened. Nevertheless, following Arren's remark, there are fewer whispers of uprising spreading around, and those that he hears are less heated.
((Unless something happens, the workers will break through the dirt barrier during this shift. Before we get to that, I want to give you a chance to do anything that might affect what happens, so I'll only be responding to your posts and won't move the story forward, to avoid any retconning later, as your actions might alter the coming events in more than one way. Please tell me once you're satisfied and ready to move on.))
Varielky | Werhann
(OOC: Would Bryn believe he could cast spells with somatic component (no verbal) within 30ft of (and in sight of) the blockage without being seen by the senior bandit?)
(OOC: "Just like that", probably not. The bandit oversees progress, even if from some distance (keeping him in line of sight with that area) and remains vigilant of Bryn (unlikely that he'll just happen to miss that) while Bryn is within line of sight. After all, he did see Bryn's magic that night at the hostelry. Given that the components are only somatic and that there are other workers walking around, the very least Bryn could do would be to try casting his spell quickly while someone passes between them. This, however, is a plan Bryn thinks is likely to fail (I'll set a high DC, but I'll let you roll just in case luck is on your side). Bryn can improve his odds if he can manage some other, longer window during which he is either not the focus of the bandit's attention, or while he's concealed for long enough, somehow.)
Varielky | Werhann
(OOC: no worries, if senior bandit never takes a break during the shift, then I am ready to proceed. Not going to do anything Bryn considers highly likely to be seen)