While you follow the trail of broken branches, disturbed leaves, the trail suddenly all but disappears. After some struggle, you see a familiar face.
Huh, it's you folks Says a small voice. Oye Victor, you managed to not drown Looking down you see a drowned rat of a creature, one of the ratfolk twins, Squeak. There is a twinge of hope in his voice, seeing Victor. He eyes the rest of you then shrugs.
Our group met a couple locals. This way, come on. he squeaks before scampering off.