| HP: 24/24 | AC: 19 | Fort: +5 Ref: +6 Will: +10 Perception: +8 | Hero Points: 2/3 | Spell SlotsDruid 1: 2/2
Shardik | HP: 26/26 | AC: 19 | Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +5 Perception: +5
Verne helps Sija splice together several ropes to get one long enough for the crossing. He tries to convince her not to hobble the horses, promising to find them for her later, if necessary. "A hobbled horse is a dead horse, if anything comes along to eat it. They know they belong with the wagon, they won't leave unless they have to to stay alive."
As he works, he says to the others, "You are all much too worried about supplies, maps, comfort, safety, scouting... we're in the wilds. Just live wild. We'll deal with whatever we find. When you travel light, like this, you don't need scouts because you are the scouts. And don't worry, we'll keep you safe and fed." He grins at Antonia. "And warmish. Maybe not clean though, and definitely not dry, at least right now. And there won't be any paperwork to do, mister judge, so I'd suggest leaving it here. It will get wet, otherwise." He smiles at Zakon.
He hands the rope to the ranger, crawling under the wagon to double-check the knot, and whispers to Shardik, who plants himself against the rear wheel of the wagon in a stabilizing position. As the ranger takes point, he says. "Thank you, Sija." Once she is across, he follows, using the rope to steady himself. Shardik stays behind, sitting attentively and waiting to be called.