As the men close in, Flare prepares to cast a spell, his voice echoing from the outside throughout the tavern hall.

Meanwhile, Len spends little time pushing forward - a wide swing of her sword having felled two men simultaneously, she moves toward her next target with confidence. He desperately swings his club at Len's head, but she easily anticipates the attack and deflects it. A swift counter from her blade sends another of the men to the floor.

Two quickly charge Fargrim, who is unprepared and vulnerable to attack. One of the wild men drive a dagger into his left shoulder, while the other lunges into the cleric's gut. Fargrim yells in pain as he tries to push the men off, swinging his morning star frantically. He manages to score a blow against the head one of his attackers, knocking him to the ground. The other, he pushes back and keeps at bay, despite two nasty wounds.

Three more men approach Len, but Schorbuk successfully intercepts one's path. With swift bladework, he wounds one of the attackers, who retreats a few steps back before even attempting to perform any offensive maneuver.

The other two to charge the warrior-woman are unable to penetrate her outstanding defense. Despite being flanked, Len remains focused and alert, easily dodging and deflecting any oncoming attacks.

Harold's lack of steady hands send his aim off, shooting a crossbow bolt into the wall behind his target. Infuriated, he maneuvers around the table to retaliate - but is caught off-guard by Maximilian's attack from the side. Maximilian's sword pierces the man's lower abdomen, prompting a sudden freeze, and an eventual collapse onto the floor. Withdrawing his blade, Maximilian quickly glances around for any other oncoming threats. Noticing Fargrim's condition, he rushes to aid the cleric.

Meanwhile, more men from the back of the room grab their weapons as well, and try to close the distance. The bartender hides, and the minstrels on the stage duck for cover.

Willard hesitates to act, sticking close to Flare.



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Initiative:

Flare: 19
Len: 17
Fargrim: 13
Maximilian: 12
Schorbuk: 9
Harold: 5
Willard: 2