You are gathered at the south gate of Ishibad. At midmorning the prince arrives on a light warhorse, closey followed by cloaked figure, bring a little over a half dozen light horses with him (or her, you can't tell).
Mounting one, he rides over to the party."More than I expected, do you have enough Gold to pay them all?"
"Yes, of course." States the prince, rather annoyed. "You all ready?