((Anyone who spent hit die benefits from my Song of Rest...))

 "Would it be wiser to create your bank of mist in the general direction that the patrol are coming from beforehand? At the risk of a little suspicion, we can get them closer before the fight starts in earnest, and it may help preserve our surprise. Otherwise, much as Duncan has proposed, Kai and I can focus on disabling them, letting Jack and Duncan get close to do their damage, and Elber can pick out his marks from afar."

"It will be dark when they come. Please give us some light if they carry no torches." Elber looks to Kai and Landrae.

"Yes, we'll have the fire, so should try to lure them to us. It shouldn't be hard with you all shooting from the cover of the tents. But if they stay at range we may need them to be lit up." Duncan agrees.

"The fire seems a good lure on a dark, foggy night, or at least many a story seem to agree. Though they are rarely the stories that end well for the traveller. If we can keep them huddles together, I can try to make the most from a lullaby (Sleep) to thin their ranks from the fight. Elder and Duncan can concentrate on their leader then."

Elber nods his agreement.

Duncan will look at the gnome and say "Play your part well little friend and I'll ensure your safety. Just get under cover of the tents as quickly as you can when things start."

Heobo nods, resolve stamped on his frightened features. (As the DM, it is sometimes difficult for me to determine when you have finished planning. So just let me know when you are ready to continue.)

((Go ahead, assume that the halfelves are primary lookouts due to the darkness, while the rest of us are simply alert and ready.))

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 (As the DM, it is sometimes difficult for me to determine when you have finished planning. So just let me know when you are ready to continue.)

 ((understood. Kinda hard for us sometimes too :P I'm pretty much ready I think.))

Before we sent the gnome out Duncan will ask "oh.. what's your name little one?"...After the response, will put his hand on his shoulder, give a small squeeze, and say "Heobo then... stay safe, and I'll look out for you."

((I'm about to hit the road, so will be on mobile till my flight leaves. I'm going to add a few attack rolls and an initiative below just to refer to later. Simply numbered, and just use them all in order.))

Initiative: 9

The moon is high in the heavens by the time you hear the thud of boots on the moss-coated forest floor. "Heobo! What's for dinner?" A man says, emerging from the underbrush. "I'm starvin'!" He is followed by a jumpy goblin, a woman with a red bandana over her eyes and a masked woman in black leather. Heobo stammers out a reply which nobody understands, but the bandits do not appear concerned.

 "Where's the boss? " The goblin inquires.

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 "Where's the boss? " The goblin inquires.

((Duncan would likely signal the attack at that, bows flying, and if they are in range him running out to attack, focused on the cleric, start with an action surge, but just running into the middle of the fray, thinking he's invisible))

Elber acts on the given signal, aiming for whoever not standing close to the rest.

Initiative 14 ((Last time Elber's "opening shot" happened last in the round, so I'm not committing to a pre-rolled attack this time.))

Jack will let loose an arrow from cover, aiming for the person that looks like the priest the gnome described. Attack: 18 Damage: 9

Sneak Attack if it hits: 3

((Not sure if we get advantage on our surprise round, if so Attack: 24 Damage: 7 , just the ‘to hit’ changes))

Lastly, initiative roll, 16

Initiative: 10

Landrae will cast Sleep into the freshly arrived group of bandits, trying to catch as many as she can in the 20ft AoE.

Hit Points affected: 21 (targets lowest first, then affects up to total roll. Any enemy whose hp are fully covered will be dreaming for 1 minute, until damaged or otherwise woken)

Kai:

Initiative: 17

Kia will cast Entangle again to trap as many as possible.

Heobo dives for cover as vines erupt from the ground and ensnare the unsuspecting bandits.

Male Bandit Strength Save: 5

Female Bandit Strength Save: 1

Goblin Strength Save: 2

Cleric of Mask Strength Save: 7

Jack lets loose his nocked arrow, taking the cleric of Mask in the shoulder. She doubles over in pain and rips the arrow free. (Wounds: 8)

Duncan heads for the male bandit and delivers a crippling blow. (Wounds: 7)

Landrae drops the wounded bandit and the goblin into a deep slumber, but the female bandit shakes off the effects of the spell. 

Elber, you can take your action now.

Male Bandit Initiative: 17

Female Bandit Initiative: 21

Goblin Initiative: 7

Cleric of Mask Initiative: 18

Heobo Initiative: 7

Attack: 25 Damage: 9

((Elber shoots at an unentangled, undamaged bandit. If no such target exists , he shoots at the one described as the cleric of Mask, else a random bandit.))

Elber follows up Jack's arrow with one of his own, embedding it in the cleric's leg.

The bandit with the red bandana draws a crossbow and fires a bolt at Elber. Attack: 5 Damage: 14

The cleric of Mask recovers and casts Magic Missile at 2nd level, softening up Kai, Landrae, Duncan, and Jack for her allies to finish off.

Kai, take 2 force damage.

Landrae, take 4 force damage.

Duncan, take 4 force damage.

Jack, take 4 force damage.

Jack is up!

Female Bandit (woman with a red bandana over her eyes): 21
Cleric of Mask (masked woman in black leather): 18 (Wounds: 17)
Jack: 17
Kai: 17
Male Bandit: 17 (unconscious Wounds: 7)
Elber: 14
Duncan: 11
Landrae: 10
Goblin: 7 (unconscious)
Heobo: 7