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After showing Dogtooth the map and gesturing to the tower on the right (6e), she turns to observe the excited elf with a combination of curiosity and amusement. At the remark about copying spells she shakes her head a little.

"No need. Its strange really, as much of my life as I have spent writing, the whole casting spells from a book thing has always alluded me. My magic always felt more like an emotion...or a negotiation with forces I can't fully comprehend." She looks thoughtful for a moment, then chuckles, "Its probably for the best. Not sure I would be able to copy much with that death grip you have on it."

@Dogtooth: The entrance to the walls is 6a (reference), which is the first tower to the right of where we are now.

Ami hands the spellbook over to Ashmoniel, commenting, "Looks like good stuff, but magic has never really worked that way for me. Perhaps you can do something with it."

Ami nods to Dog Tooth and says, "Shall we move then?"

She takes a minute resummon Itzal then begins proceeding down the tower. When she reaches the exit, she turns to Dog Tooth once more and asks. "I'm going to send Itzal to scout one half of the walls. Can you go with him, open doors and whatnot...and perhaps check the other half?"

Ami tries to hide her amusement at the singed goblin. "Sorry", she says, with an unapologetic shrug, "Although, I wasn't expecting you to be working on dangerous experiments in the middle of a prison escape..." she says letting a half smile slip out. A goblin lockpick who can't resist science...and doesn't know what goblins are. Where did they find this guy?

She nonchalantly walks past the argument in the hall and shows Dog Tooth the drawer. Her eyes brighten with curiosity as she flips through the book.

She uses Read Magic. If that fails...
Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Without looking up from the tome, she shouts out into the hallway, "Well, can we all agree that the man on the gate and anyone on the walls should be taken out? Why don't we start there? If we make a mistake and a horn gets blown, this whole argument will be a moot point...We have gotten this far by taking things one problem at a time."

Replying to Ashmoniel, "I won't deny that there are risks involved in fighting Blackerly. However, there are risks either way. We need to decide which is more dangerous, fighting Blackerly or leaving people alive who can follow us."

Pulling on the desk drawer a few more times, she sighs and heads over to Dog Tooth. She quickly makes sure that Ashmoniel took the scrolls and informs the others that they have aquired another potion, putting it in the sack. Tapping Dog Tooth on the shoulder, she asks "Hey, when you are done with...whatever it is you are doing, I have a locked drawer in the office."

@GM Did you see the question about the entrances to the walls and gatehouse?

Ami leans out the doorway and sees Dog Tooth occupied with something. Turning to the others she gestures to the drawer and asks, "Think any of you could force this lock open?

Replying to Iana, she adds "Of course. Killing Blackerly has always been plan A. Consider framing him our backup." Ami looks down at the painful scar on her arm. "Besides, this mark means more that just a death sentence. It is sign that we are outcasts...to be detested by all. I want Blackerly to go to the afterlife knowing that he will be hated by the people of Talingarde." Pausing to reflect for a moment, she adds, "...but I still think the guards on the gatehouse and wall should be our first priority. Blackerly is distracted and probably drunk. They are alert and have higher ground.

Ami throws the ring in sack, along with the rest of their stolen goods. She reads over the scrolls to see if anything looks familiar (Read Magic Cantrip). Putting the scrolls and the potion neatly in a stack, she turns to Ashmoniel. "Wizard...do you know what these are?" she inquires, gesturing to the potion and any unidentified scrolls. Next, she holds up the ioun torch and asks, "Anyone want to hold onto this? Or should I just throw it in the sack with the rest?"

Crossing over the body again, Ami heads to the office and begins searching. Take 20 on perception for 24

As she searches she talks to those in the hallway. "So what are our next moves? Try to get up on the walls and gatehouse to take out remaining guards?"

Looking at the map, I'm not seeing any entrances to the walls. Are we able to tell either through the map or previous scouting efforts how you get onto the wall or on top of the gatehouse?

Yeah that was lucky. I don't think your antipaladin would have been happy about becoming the warden's new bff...

Ami moves up the stairs, making the hostages walk ahead of her. Seeing the warden on the ground and blood on Iana's hands, she dismisses her summons with a wave.

Chuckling, she comments to Dog Tooth, "Doesn't seem like she needs our help...let's see if the old fool has anything worthwhile..."

Ami heads into the chamber, taking care not to get blood on her new shoes. She shakes her head disapprovingly as she gives the fallen warden a passing glance. Pathetic...To think mere hours ago, fear was driving me out of this place. Now, I just want to get away from the stench of their combined failures...

Not giving the warden another thought, she begins rifling through his belongings. Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Getting lost in her thought for a moment, Ami is shaken out of it by the alarm in Dog Tooth voice.

Moving towards the stairs, she shouts and waves her arms at the birds, "Go! Kill him!"

The birds fly up the staircase and lunge for the warden, attempting to peck out his eyes.

Eagle 1 Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d4 ⇒ 1
Eagle 2 Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 211d4 ⇒ 2
Both Smite Good. +1 damage if good.

Where is the fun in everything in everything going smoothly... ;)

At least Iana is one of the people with the best shot at succeeding that sense motive.

Ami stands far from the stairs. Raising her arms, she orders the eagles to hover out of sight, ready to dive bomb.

Not sure if its been over a minute since I summoned the eagles. If so she would just summon new ones and I'll deduct uses.

Ami shrugs, "It sounds a little risky, but if you think you can pull it off I can give you a fake note..."

She pulls the stolen journal and writing supplies out of the sack and scribbles a quick note describing a captured wizard and a request for the warden to personally oversee that he is restrained in such a way that prohibits spellcasting. She then carefully tears out the page and hands it to Iana. Linguistics +4 or Profession (Scribe) +6 if I can use it

"Not sure how convincing it will be...but, if we decide to use it, hopefully he won't examine it closely..."

Ami tucks Astra Mysterii away in the sack as soon as she sees Kalethe return. Listening to his report, she inquires, "Were you able to hear noises from either room?"

Pausing to think for a moment, she adds, "Based on his apparant disinterest in performing his duties, I would guess he is not in the office at this late hour..."

Turning to the others, she asks, "How do we want to handle this? Charge in? Lure him out with disguises? Threaten him with the hostages?"

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Ami sighs a little as they stop in the library, anxious to deal with the nearby wizard before her summons expire. However, as she waits the copy of Astra Mysterii does catch her eye. Hmm, this is quite rare...I wonder if Clivarus gets into planar knowledge at all? Regardless, it is probably worth a read. Anyone these narrow-minded Talireans lable as mad, is my kind of author.

She points the book out to Ashmoniel, figuring her to be the most interested in this kind of material. "Look what the warden has stashed away here. Might be an intesting read. Not to mention, I bet we could get about 75 gold from a collector, in a pinch."

Ami would probably vote to deal with the Warden before spending a lot of time going through his stuff.

Appraise: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Ami eyes the tapestry as she walks up the stairs. His Judgment Cometh and that Right Soon. She thinks about what they are going to do to the warden and chuckles. Oh, judgement is definitely coming to him...soon. She gives Iana a little nod as she slashes it. Seems like an appropriate response.

Before the they get to close to the top of the tower, Ami signals for everyone to pause for a few seconds. With a few gestures and incantations she brings forth two more infernal eagles, allowing one to rest on each arm.

With a smiles she says, "Just want to stack the deck a little..."

@Ash: Ok, no problem. I just wanted to double check you didn't want what I took.

You may be right. I do remember somebody mentioning less wall guards...but I couldn't remember if it was an actual thing or a failed perception, lol.

Responding to Iana, Ami says, "We shouldn't rely too much on our guard count. We have already been wrong. By our earlier math there shouldn't have been more that one or two off duty guards. Unless Blackerly is only playing cards with one person, either there are more guards than we think...or less people on the walls."

Turning to Dog Tooth, she remarks, "...but otherwise, I think they are right. I'm not to happy to be fighting a wizard...but I would rather fight him now, when it is six against one and he doesn't expect us. Even if he sounds the alarm, we can create a chokepoint in the tower. If the guard on the gate sounds the alarm we will be in the wide open, with our enemies above us and a wizard still in play..."

Out of curiosity, is it dark yet?
Turning to the doorway, Ami watches Kalethe for any kind of signal that the coast is clear. She then attempts to slip around the back of the building towards the warden's tower.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Ami looks at the servants for a moment. I think they have told us all they are willing to share, they have no hope of fighting against all six of us...and this whole non-violence act is exhausting. Time to drop the nice guy charade.

"In theory, the easiest escape would be to just defeat the two remaining guards standing between us and the exit. However, if we make a mistake and than horn gets blown we could easily end up fighting Blackerly, the Warden and the remaining guards all at once."

Ami contemplates for a moment. "Yes, I think I agree with what you are saying, Kalethe. Capture the king, while his pawns are at the other side of the board." Looking around the guardroom, she chuckles, "Anyway, it seems that the former occupants of this room were unwilling to sacrifice him," she says pointing to the one Iana had dragged away. "Let's see if the warden is willing to watch them both die..."

Ami looks at Ishtak for a moment, then turns back the the group, "It seems we have a good grasp on the prison's layout...and I don't forsee any immediate need to split up. I think I will dismiss Ishtak for now. Maintaining him on this plane takes a lot of concentration that I could be giving towards more combat oriented summons..." she explains as she dismisses him.

@Ash: Just to clarify, when you say you are taking the writing supplies are you asking me not to take them or did you just not think anyone had them? Or a combination of both, lol.

Ami chuckles at the servant's shock. "What was that now? Come on you can tell me. What harm could it possibly do at this point...?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Oh social rolls, you had to betray me eventually...

Perusing the armory, Ami considers the crossbow, but reconsiders when she sees Dog Tooth eyeing it. She settles on taking the comb shiv. I don't think anyone will miss this. Besides, whoever mades this...well I appreciate their creativity and their legacy deserves to live on... she thinks to herself, as she studies the craftsmanship.

Following Ashmoniel to the guardroom, she snickers a little as she sees it's occupants removed. Well, thats one way to solve that problem...

"Anyone mind if I take these?" Ami asks, gesturing to the ink, quill and journal. If no one objects: She proceeds to rip the used pages out of the journal. After that, she waits until the others have laid claim to any items they want, then puts anything left she guesses might have value into the sack of things that they can sell. The pipe, tobacco, lute and ring.

She laughs out loud at Ashmoniel's comment. "Oh yes, very romantic. Is the author a corpse or his widow?"

Is any of this stuff usable by the vertically challenged members of the party? Also, any reply from the servants regarding where the guards go to gamble?

Ami smiles as the door to the armory opens. Not sure how much of this will help me, but perhaps it will everyone else... She turns to Dog Tooth and says, "I am going to find the others...I think they'll want to see this."

Ami proceeds to track down the others and tell them about the armory and confiscated weapons.

Ami pulls on the door a couple times, hoping its just stuck, sighing as she realizes it is locked. Just my luck...

Backtracking to Dog Tooth, she sees that he has ransacked the bedroom as badly as she ransacked the kitchen. "Find anything useful?" she inquires.

"By the way, the last room on this floor seems to be locked. Looking at the map, I think it may be another supply room. Think you could open it when you get the chance?"

Edit (forgot to add something):
After that Ami goes to the remaining servant and asks "Can you show me on this map where Blackerly and the guards go to gamble?"

As Ami finishes up her forgery, she turns her attention back to the prison map. Remembering Dog Tooth's comment about their equipment, she notices that the last unexplored room looks like it might contain supplies. She heads to the room and tests the door to see if it's unlocked.

If its unlocked, she goes in an looks around:
Ami's Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Ishtak's perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

If I managed to find the one locked room in this place, Ami will go tell Dog Tooth that she has a lock for him to pick ;)

Assuming Ash brought the remaining hostage with her into the supply room.

"I'd bring the brand just in case. If we run into Blackerly, I'd still be inclined to turn him over to Kalethe. The paperwork is just a safety net to ensure he doesn't go unrewarded...besides, I am not one hundred percent sure it is his paperwork. He is just my best guess..." thinking for a moment, "As for out equipment, I guess keep looking. There are two more rooms...although they may have kept it in the locations where we were originally captured.

Seeing Ashmoniel walk into the room with one hostage, Ami is alarmed for a moment. "Where is..." she starts to asks, her voice getting a little higher than she wanted. However, assessing the situation, she relaxes a little. The elf is no fool. She would have ask for help if a prisoner was escaping and would not be so calm... "The others took one of them? she asks Ashmoniel. Hopefully they are putting him to good use, instead of just giving Kalethe a new toy. Good hostages are hard to come by...

Seeing an opportunity to return to the office, away from the prying eyes of the servant, Ami moves back to the desk. Finding some spare parchment, she spends a few moments practicing the handwriting in the documents. She then proceeds to carefully add a two entries. One entry shows a large payment, received right before they arrived in the prison. The other shows an outgoing payment for a boat passage for six passengers to the nearest port in Varisia.

I will take 20 on the forgery check. That' s26 if I can use Profession (Scribe), 24 if you want me to stick with Linguistics.

"Nothing too interesting..." Ami replies to Dog Tooth, "However, I did find a map of the whole prison. That should help. Anything good in there?" she asks to head towards him.

Leaving the prisoners in Ashmoniel care for a few moments, she whispers to Dog Tooth, "I was thinking, though. Since Blackerly's incompetence has been so helpful in our escape, I was thinking of making it official...I have some mild skill with quill and parchment. Perhaps I could add a few lines to the books...a large sum of money from a mysterious source...payment of a boat passage for six people to Varisia..." Ami examines the brand on her arm and frowns. "I'd hate to leave the prison without thanking him...and a brand for a brand seems fair, no?" she shrugs, "...and it won't hurt to have investigators think we are leaving the country..."

Ami looks a little confused by Ashmoniel's remark. I can't tell if she is being sarcastic...or if that was some kind of compliment. I guess I better give her the benefit of the doubt...last thing I want is trouble right now. "Um, Thank You...?" Ami says, like someone who is unsure she is giving the right answer.

Ami enters the new room. A scribe by profession, her eyes go straight to the desk. "I want to check this out...feel free to keep searching the other rooms, if I am slowing things down..." she says to Dog Tooth. "...but sometimes the devil is in the paperwork..." she mutters as her voice drifts off.

Ami and Ishtak are going to try and search the desk for any information that might be useful for escape or future revenge against Talingarde.
Ami's Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Ishtak's Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Ami peeks out into the hallway. She turns to the hostages and says, "Come along now. As long as you stay quiet and don't cause trouble, everything will be okay...."

Bluff: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 For us...muhahahaha

With that Ami heads into the hallway, eager to explore the rest of the floor.

"Lets just be careful about the off duty guards in the room north of the dining hall, for now," she mutters to the others.

Ami slowly starts to move towards the dining room. They should be able to handle it...but it doesn't hurt to be nearby if things go south. Otherwise she tries to stay out of the impending conflict.The longer I can keep my hands clean, the easier it will be to manipulate my little friends...

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21Not sure if a stealth roll would even be necessary, but just in case...

Is anyone still with the servants? If not I would probably tell them to come with us to the dining hall and stand in between the two tables near the outer wall, where they aren't really near any doors.

Sensing the others are getting impatient, from Itzal's most recent message, Ami turns to the rest of the group and asks, "Ok...so what is our plan of action here? It sound like the others are getting antsy and want to clear the hallway...that would clear up the rest of the floor for exploration, as long as we avoid the off duty guards..."

Ami shudders a little at Kalethe's remarks. Oh boy...this one might actually be a psychopath. Pain is meant for other people...not me.

She jumps off the counter in front of the servant and says to Kalethe, "I think we can afford to be forgiving...just this once..."

She turns to the servants and asks several questions:
"What is the procedure for getting through the gate? How is the gate opened?"
"Can the guards on the walls easily see what happens at the gatehouse? How do they see at night?"
"Besides the kitchen and the dining area, what else is on this floor? What kind of supplies are available?"
"How do you bring supplies into the prison, if not with a wagon?"

Turning to the others, "If we wanted to get rid of the guard in the hallway, perhaps Paul and Iana could convince him they don't mind covering while he goes to gamble with Blackerly...since they are fed up of losing money to him...otherwise we will probably have to take him out or convince him to put down his weapons. The side entrance is also intriguing...but we will have to convince the others to come down the chimney..."

Ami tells Ishtak to relay this message, as well as any other suggestions to the others.

Ami's Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Yeesh, cutting it close there
Itzal's Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Ami laughs a little bit.

"Ishtak, looks like this is getting complicated. I think you should go fill in the rest of the group..."

As Ishtak slithers up the chimney, to relay information to the others, Ami walks over to the servant and hops up onto the counter next to him. She pats him on the shoulder and gives him a warm smile. "Hey buddy, I get it... We're the bad guys, right? ...and you're getting all these heroic thoughts in your head..." she pauses to put her hands in her lap, "...but here's the deal. We are leaving this prison one way or another. Your warden doesn't care...Blackerly is too caught up in his gambling...and honestly the guards here aren't really a match for us. Open conflict would be a hindrance for us..." her eyes narrow a little, "...it would be a disaster for you. That guard in the hallway would die. The guards on the gate would die...both of you, obviously, would die."

Ami shakes her head, "So much death...so much waste...Is that really what you want?" Ami strokes his head in a motherly way and speaks in a soothing tone, "I want us to work this out together...because I don't want to die, just like you. But if you keep lying to us...I am going to have to hand you over to the boys...and between you and me, that guy... Ami points to Kalethe, "...is pretty twisted. I don't want to do that...so I'll ask you again, is there really a way you can smuggle us out of here? If not, lets start brainstorming some more realistic solutions...so that no one esle has to die..."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Trying to convince them that lying is a bad option and generally improve their attitude towards Ami.

Thanks. I totally forgot about the map, because half the time I can't move it. So ditto to what Ash said, feel free to move it whenever.

"Now, now, Dog Tooth. There will be no need for that...as long as they behave." Ami smiles sweetly at the servants and says, "You are going to behave, right?"

She continues going through the cabinets, while munching on her apple. "Hmm...no good...no good...no good", she mutters as she tosses food aside, not caring much where it lands. "Oh! This will keep!"

This continues for a few minutes until Ami has wrapped all the non-perishable food and thrown it into the sack. She also wraps a few steaks for the dogs and some food for Paul, Iana and Grumblejack. This is starting to get heavy... she thinks as she drags the sack along the ground.

"So, shall we all proceed to the dining room...?" Ami says cheerfully as she tosses an apple core over her shoulder and picks up a bread roll.

Ami shakes her head disapprovingly, "There is no harm in a little teasing...but nothing good will come from us fighting with one another. Save that malice for our enemies..." With that she picks up the dropped bow, puts it in the sack and follows Ashmoniel and Dog Tooth to the chimney.

If it's as simple as dropping down without the flames, she will do so. Otherwise she will ask for the rope-like item from the veil, knot it, then take 10 (8) to get the bottom.

Upon landing in the kitchen, Ami gives an overly friendly wave to the hostages, before picking up an apple and biting into it. "Before we move on, let's see if there is any food we can use as rations," she says, pausing to take a big bite out of the apple, "Man, that's good...also lets see if we can find some steaks or something...in case we run into the dogs our friend told us about."

Ami Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Itzal Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Wow. I actually beat him. Hey Eidolon, how do you like them apples?

Ha! I'm pretty sure this will end in something like, "Ow! That's my eye!"

The guard's eye, right? Because it would work so well? ;)

Ami chuckles at Dog Tooth's remarks, but then appears to get distracted for a moment.

"Ok. Kalethe has two hostages...although we may end up with one if we leave him to his own devices..." she says with a slight sigh. "Whatever our moves are...we should start making them.".

"It seems we have two good options...jump him using your disguises or force him to surrender using hostages...or some combination of the two..."

Come on, Dog Tooth...don't let our height hold us back! You hold the bow and I'll pull back the string!

"Ranged attacks would be our best bet...although if none of us are skilled with a bow it will be tricky to down him before he can blow the horn," Ami whispers.

"However, I don't think we should do anything until we know Kalethe is ready. Ishtak says there are two of servants and Kalethe is trying to intimidate them into submission." She sighs a little and adds "I also think it bears repeating...having hostages could make this significantly easier..."

Edit to respond to Iana
Unfortunatley, he is too far away for me to use Grease...but a summoned Eagle could probably reach him. Of course...he may be able to blow the horn before the eagle managed to attack him," Ami says apologetically, "However, if it comes to combat I will hit him with what I can..."

Ami thinks for a moment and turns to Kalethe. "If there are servants down there, perhaps try taking at least one hostage? The guards may give up the horn...even their weapons if it means not seeing the maid get her throat slit..."

"Itzal, do you think you can make that jump?"

Ami hears Itzal reply "It will be risssky, but I do not fear the flamesss."

"Itzal will go with you, Kalethe. He won't be much help in a fight...especially if he botches the jump...but at least we will be able to remain coordinated."

Once Kalethe descends, Itzal will take 10 to climb (18) as far as he can and then attempt to jump the fire.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Nailed it!

Ami looks pleased at the last guard goes down. She extends out her arm, calling the eagle towards her. She looks Iana and Grumblejack over. Yes...definitely keep those two in front of you.

"So now we need to take out the guards in the hall...but they have a horn so we will have to be careful. It seems in addition to the hallway we also have another room connected by the chimney. All we know is there is a fire and some people who don't really fit into our guard count... Servants perhaps? I personally don't see myself being able to climb down there or jump over the fire." she turns to the group, '...but perhaps some of you have the skill. If so, we might be able to surround the hallway."

Ami also picks up the longbows and arrows from all four guards. "Anyone who can use these should take one. A ranged option never hurts...especially when we still have to deal with the guards on the walls and gate." She puts any unclaimed bows into the sack. "I'll hold onto the rest, in case anyone changes there mind...plus we may need to get some quick gold if we get out of here"

No big deal. He's not much of a combatant anyway. I'd add him, but I can't right now. Sorry about that.

Ami sees one of the men still standing. I can't give him a chance to shout for help... She steps into the doorway and summons an Eagle right next to the remaining guard.

9/10 summons remaining

The eagle, clearly tainted by dark forces, lashes out at the remaining guard.
Talon 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d4 ⇒ 4
Talon 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d4 ⇒ 3
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 141d4 ⇒ 4

Ami throws the door wide open and smiles at Grumblejack. "Give 'em hell, champ!" she says with a wink.

If they somehow survive the surprise round, she will be preparing to summon an eagle after turn order reset...somehow I doubt that will necessary ;)

Ishtak Sense Motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Yeesh. I guess he was too focused on the missing horn...

"Well, no horn makes things a lot easier. Just be ready to attack when the others do, Ishtak"

Ami quietly readies to open the door for Grumblejack as soon as she thinks combat has started.

Ami looks impressed, although she does let out a little sigh when Iana mentions Grumblejack. How did I end up being responsible him? I suppose it doesn't hurt have a big guy like that in between you and the guards...

"Yes...I think thats a very good plan. The only suggestion that I would make is that, if at all possible, Ishtak should hide near the door or the stairs. That way he can try to steal to horn before the guards are aware of our presence."

Once the plan is finalized, Ami goes to hide in the small room nearby. She addresses Grumblejack with a gentle and motherly tone. "Come with me please Grumblejack...Take a club or a sword if it will help you fight. This time we are going to stay very quiet and hide in this room. Then, when the others attack you can run out and give those guards a beating they won't soon forget. Understand?

Ishtak will take 10 on stealth for a 26 to hide by the stairs

The stairs if possible. He is intelligent so I assumed he would be able listen for people and stealthily try and open doors with his mouth, except for very heavy doors...but it that's too much of a stretch, Ami would probably ask Dog Tooth if he would go too.

"Hmm...now he is free, I suspect we would have to fight him to make him stay. Personally, I would rather have him on our side..." Ami whispers back, looking nervously at the large ogre. "Perhaps we are underestimating him? He did exactly what he was told last time", she says as she gives a dead guard a little kick. "This guy said that the only thing that can be heard through these walls is the signal horn...as long as we are careful about any horn bearer, I don't think we will attract the Warden's attention."

Ami turns to Ishtak, "I think you should start scouting the floor below us...Figure out where the exit is and see if you can find supplies." She empties the sack and hands it to him. "Use this to bring back any items we ask for."

"Sorry friend, I will heal you when you return..."