To Move Things Along: We'll say you all sail the boat out of sight of the shore to the other side of the river and get a view of the other side. Since you've seen it now from all angles I'll post the map of the village.

However unlike the map, there are no boats in the harbor and the drawbridge is up.

You spot a pair of Kobolds patrolling the harbor along with a taller green skinned creature with long hair. A similar green skinned creature is guarding the small gate at the ford crossing.

Anyone can give me a Nature or History check to identify what they are.

 (I can try, I guess.) Nature or History (same difference): 13

( In case any of us can try, I'll give it a try too. If there is only one who can try, then I will Help if possible, if not just ignore this post entierly ;) Nature: 12 )

Salem  will dig deep into her knowledge of History to try to remember something about these creatures they see.

History: 14

Missy & Kraerd you recognize the creatures as Trollkin but don't know much else about them. They are known to be tough fighters and live in tribal societies much like Goliaths do.

Salem you know quite a bit more about the Trollkin. The troll blood they have is very distant in their ancestry. They are intelligent humanoids that retain their ancestor's ability to heal very quickly. You also know that fire stops those regenerative abilities and they are frightened of it.  Trollkin are loyal to their own kind above all others and are often lead by a Shaman. 

"Those are trollkind" says Kraerd " They will give a good fight" 

He seems pleased about that, more than concerned. The rest could say that he is impatient to enter battle.

"Are they like trolls, do we need to burn them to stop them coming back?" Egil, who has been quietly sitting in the boat, trying to marshal his energy asks quietly.

"I do not know.  I will cut their heads off to be sure.." replies the goliath tapping his battleaxe.

     "If we are going to be needing some fire, I can help with that." Daisy comments. "I like our chances going through the south side. One versus...," she does a quick head count, "six - good odds. Plus we don't have to worry about using our magics just to cross the moat."

Kraerd will row where Daisy says.

"They are Trollkin Krared. An Intelligent human-like creature that does have some regenerative properties from its ancestry. From what I know Fire shuts down their ability to regenerate and they are pretty scared of it in general." Salem recalls from her memory as she stares at the Trollkin. "I've read about em but never encountered one to test anything so I dont know if any of it is true." 

"I hope they are as fierce in combat as their kin" replies the goliath rowing " A warrior has to prove his mettle...and we can see if they can heal a chopped head."

"Let us test our mettle against them then, fire may end them but the storms will break them before then." Egil smiles in grim anticipation. 

Kraerd nods and smiles to Egil in agreement. 

Miz looks a little disgusted by all this talk of blood and beheading, but instead of saying anything he hums a catchy tune.

Missy gets visibly nervous, biting her lips and fiddling with her hands. "I wish I could do reliable fire damage."

Alright seems like the group plans to assault the South gate? Are you approaching stealthily or openly? In the boat or on foot?

"You and me both Missy." Salem smiles at Missy, understanding her concerns as Salem didnt have anything at her disposal that could be considered Fire. Her tricks consisted of blinding opponents and striking them from far away. 

"Don't you have torchs? We can make fire as we did last night and burn their corpses" says the barbarian.

(South on boat and stealthy? what do you say guys?) 

   "I think were going to run aground if we try take the boat that way. Let's try to move quiet through the trees."