I will join the rest of the group 

You all reconvene and Crag guides you quickly to Candle Lane, the buildings here are tightly packed together. Gloom envelops the narrow alley as dark as a dungeon — and as odorous as one, too. Nearly all the streetlamps have been smashed. The only light that pierces the darkness is a faint flickering from down the lane, like a distant candle. 

Directly across from the only lit lamp on the street lies the warehouse with a black winged snake pained on the door eerily illuminated by the flickering light. It is a ramshackle two story warehouse set back in a small yard surrounded by a rather tall fence with a gate set in it.  

As we begin down the alley, I'll cast Light on my mace to help illuminate the dark corridor.

From the light of Aida's mace you all can make out what appears to be 3 entry points to the warehouse, a front door, a large warehouse loading door, and a painted-over window.

As we case the joint, do we see anyone coming and going? 

Can we hear any noise coming from within the warehouse?

Perception > 9

"What do you say, crew? I, myself, prefer a more sleuth-like entry, but from what I have gathered, you all seem to enjoy a more...forward approach."

Unfortunately even though the only noise coming from the alley you are in is the slight sounds all of your gear makes as you all shift from foot to foot, you hear nothing coming from the warehouse at this point. Alec, You do recognize that you are still some distance away, and it would be fairly difficult to hear anything from this distance.  

Should we continue to make our way closer and investigate?

"Justin, you appear rather nimble and discreet, aside from your weapon there, think you might be able to approach undetected and perform some reconnaissance? "

Crag looks towards Alec with a slight concerned frown.

"I am fully in favor of us investigating, particularly if it roots out crime and injustice; but we are not a group of burglars or thieves. There will be no breaking or entering if that is what you are suggesting. If we have questions or wish to look around, I say we should approach and make ourselves known."

the weapon is the best part, my friend 

id like to approach the door and inspect to see if it's locked and if not attempt to enter 

stealth roll 23 

As Justin ispects the door I look over to Alec "I agree with Crag, we are good intentioned and shouldn't be breaking into places. And besides" I move around slowly, metal armor scraping and clinking as it shifts. "I'm not exactly quiet wearing all of this."

"I may not disagree with you, but I am cautious. We have seen what the Zhentarim is capable of and it does not appear like they are afraid to make a spectacle of violence in the streets. My largest concern pertains to the safety of every one of us and I cannot say that waltzing in the front door would be my first, or even second, choice. But alas I will follow suit. How do you fancy we go about coercing our way into this little hovel of theirs? Surely they are not going to allow us to just wander about."

Justin you quietly make your way past the outer fence and sneak up to warehouse. in this lack of light it is not difficult. You reach up carefully and try the door, it is locked. 

Justin go ahead and make a perception check. 

6 perception 

Justin you don't hear anything moving around on the other side of the door. 

I will try to pick the lock 

sleight of hand 22

Justin you slide your thieves tools into locl, it is not an overly complicated lock, and you quickly and quietly shift the tumblers. You hear a gentle click as the lock releases. 

I will take a little peek inside 

stealth roll 24

Justin you slowly and carefully slide the door open just enough so you can see inside. 

I will close the door as silently as  I can 

and make my way back to the party stealth 13

"Alright guys from what I can see there were about 10 dead people and 4 walking birds looking through boxes and creates and they didn't notice me" 

Justin you return to the party still thinking that the inhabitants of the warehouse are still unaware of your reconnaissance.