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((I read it similarly. @JJ. To whom did the dude jump out?))

Jack stays silent, but has his blade at the ready and his bow in arms reach

Passive Perception is 15

Passive Perception: 13

When she hears a voice, Landrae's hand will casually drift towards her bow and bring it a little closer.

((I'll wait until we get confirmation regarding the positions, but I'm reading it as something like:

              Dude                       T  Elber & Kai
                     _____                T
                    |   D   |                Treeline
                    | L     |                T     
                    |___J |                T

Duncan in open view, Jack hidden on the back of the cart, Landrae using Elber's hidden in plain sight suggestion, lying casually on the flat behind Duncan's driver's seat. I'd suggest Duncan handles the conversation, but just call Landrae in if you want))

((That makes sense to me. Also... I had rolled a 23 for PERCEPTION for the ride, since Duncan was in front... I think It's safe to assume he saw the dude (with his 18 stealth) before he popped out. no? @JJ - help us out here~  After we figure out exactly what's going on, if Duncan sees him, or doesn't, but is approached by him, I'll write for him.))

The man jumped out into the middle of the road, directly in front of the cart. He has given no sign that he notices either Elber or Kai off in the bushes.

The man continues to talk in an amiable tone. " I'm afraid we're going to have to relieve you of any wares you might have in that there cart. " He takes several steps forward, and then pauses as if recalling some minor detail. "Oh, and if you offer any resistance I have no less than six crossbows ready to fill you full of bolts if I so much as snap my fingers. " The man resumes his approach.

Elber and Kai feel cold steel press against their backs, and a harsh voice whispering, "Make one move and you're dead men." 

The instant Elber feels steel against his back, he goes for his sword in a rage. If the bandits were thinking he carries that greatsword for show, they're about to learn that they should have cut him down instantly instead of showing off how sneaky they are.

Initiative 4

((I guess we are rolling initiative, though I am not sure what Jack is doing as if yet))

Initiative: 10

INSIGHT: 13 - ((Do I trust him about the 6 crossbows))

"I'm just travelin' from here to there." Duncan will say. "I doubt I'm even really carrying anything you'd want."

Deception: 20 Duncan, you cannot read the bandit captain's intentions.

Elber, the man behind you shouts and a crossbow bolt flies at you from behind. Surprise Attack: 16 Damage: 9

Bandits Initiative: 16

Bandit Captain Initiative: 16

A shout from the woods startles both the adventurers on the cart and the gold-haired man. His attention is temporarily diverted.

INITIATIVE: 16

Duncan will cry out so those in the cart know to attack, and will leap towards the man in the road on his turn.

ATTACK: 22 DMG: 9

BONUS ATTACK: 10 DMG: 6

Also. Duncan will be attacking non lethally if possible. We need to get information.

Kia will spin and step left and bring his staff around at the midsection.

Init 4

Dec save (who's faster) 21

Attack 19

Dmg 5

Initiative: 23

((For ease, assume that Landrae holds her initiative until she hear's Duncan's call and see's him leap from the wagon. I'm also assuming that Jack and Landrae are aware of the danger from Elber and Kai's side of the road))

Landrae will rise from her laid down position onto one knee, using as much of the wagon's contents as cover as she can, but still line up a bowshot on the captain in the middle of the road. As she see's Duncan engage the man with golden locks, she shouts her support "Go Duncan, strike true, show us your prowess!"

Attack: 9 Damage: 7

Bonus Action: Landrae provides Bardic Inspiration to Duncan.

((Since I'm dead last in initiative, I'll hold off on assuming what I can do, since I might well be dead before the start of my turn.))

((Looking at the captain in the road what can Duncan see of him? What type of weapon? Shield? What type of armor?...))

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He wears leather armor and holds a longsword in one hand.

(( So, Initiative order:

20 - Bandit Captain
16 - Duncan
10 - Jack & Bandits
7 - Kai
5 - Landrae
4 - Elber 

((Though the captain was 'distracted'? ^^))

Jack will sheath his rapier (free action), hop out of the wagon and draw his bow. Can he see the bandits by Kai and Elber? If so he will shoot at one in the least cover, otherwise he will shoot at the bandit that stopped the cart. He will then use his movement towards Kai and Elber’s position, flanking if possible.

Attack: 24 Damage: 9

((Lovely))

(Jackand Landrae's first attacks against the captain will have advantage. Also, seeing as this is a pretty active group, could we act in initiative order? This both helps me understand what's going on better and any bonuses from spells or features can be applied immediately and planned around accordingly. If everyone is OK with this idea, I'll call you up when it's your turn. These first rolls will all still count.)

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(Jackand Landrae's first attacks against the captain will have advantage. Also, seeing as this is a pretty active group, could we act in initiative order? This both helps me understand what's going on better and any bonuses from spells or features can be applied immediately and planned around accordingly. If everyone is OK with this idea, I'll call you up when it's your turn. These first rolls will all still count.)

 OOC: I'm down with that.