You sidestep his oncoming onslaught of frenzied swings, sticking his leg as you do so.
Nearing the log, you duck and he buries the head of his axe in the wood, sticking it fast. Seizing the opportunity, you drive the elven blade up into his gut, black blood runs over the silver steel in the moonlight.

"AAGHH!!! DIE YOU FILTHY PIECE OF TRASH!" Yells Tobias as the orc falls to the ground. He spits at his corpse. "Great job Suki, great job!! Cut me free, quickly!"
You rush over to cut him and the others free. Only now do you realize the extent of the wounds of the other prisoners. Tobias and the halforc have numerous cuts and gashes that are infected, covered with pus and dirt. If it wasn't so cold, they would probably have fly maggots in them. It seems that Tobias broke his hand or had it broken a long time ago; it is extremely swollen and bruised.
"Thanks Suki," he croaks as he gets to his feet, legs shaking, "I owe you one. Are there more of those around here?" He points to the blade you hold...