"Impressive work," Mauricio commends as Gurmok's eyes discern what his cannot. The gems are a nice bonus for the group, but Mauricio doubts that they relate at all to their gnoll quarry or their missing scholar. Haste spurs them onward toward their target and foils any attempt at identifying the trinkets.

While their advantage of surprise is negated, Mauricio plans ahead this time and has his crossbow ready. He briefly wonders if the shouting gnoll is Purheegee. "Remember, we need him alive," Mauricio reminds the others in a surprisingly conversational tone. As he aims down his crossbow, Mauricio's voice drops to a mutter. "I'll show you a warning shot, braggart..." The shaft flies straight and true, whistling over the dwarf and hyena.

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Mauricio Devises a Stratagem and rolls a 15.
He Strikes at P with the crossbow, automatically rolling a 23 with Gurmok's blessing.
(1d8)[2] piercing damage
Mauricio spends his final action reloading.
Mauricio Averni
HP: 10/17
AC: 14
Class DC: 17
Speed: 25
Fort: +4
Ref: +6
Will: +7
Perception: +7
Feats: Forensic Acumen, That's Odd