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With the hobgoblins captives freed the group decided to talk with them and find out what information they had. The gnoll was only going to be a problem so he was dispatched first. The humans all seemed to be from the caravan that had been attacked, and the caravans leader agreed to pay the heroic rescuers for their troubles. Sensing an opportunity to get rid of her "good" cousin, Robin was tasked with escorting them back to Saltmarsh. The orc was captive was named Glorp and seemed to be a bit of a misfit, but agreed to follow the group around and carry everyone's belongings for the time being.
After engaging a few Hobgoblins in the mess hall, Danta used a Thunder spell, and while effective at clearing a few of the assailants out, had the unfortunate side-effect of alerting the entire cavern system of the groups presence. From both sides huge numbers of Hobgoblins came to fight the intruders to their lair, and a massive battle broke out. After much intense fighting, the bottleneck seemed to work in the parties favor and the leader was struck down and the few remaining fled. In the bosses chambers the last Hobgoblins did a brave last stand, and got a few lucky hits on the unfortunate bard Danta, resulting in his untimely death. Morrigan used Gentle Repose on him and hoped to find a way to bring him back.
With those hobgoblins dead, the group had cleared most of the Hobgoblin caverns and began exploring the remainder of this cave system to see if there were any other rooms. A route was found that led to the goblins, providing an easy route to a resting area, and the last room was discovered with a few more inside along with the Hobgoblin tribes young.

Important Characters

Morrigan Oweland - Heir to the Oweland estate and The Oweland Family, half-elven daughter of Eda Oweland and cousin of Robin Oweland. She is ambitious and beginning her political career.

Zelem - Tiefling, conman and swindler. Accomplice and partner in crime of Morrigan, has numerous alter-egos including Valor Windsail who is considered upstanding and is liked by the guard.

Danta - The Half-elf Bard has aided the Owelands in the past by gaining goodwill for Eda in the eyes of the public, and now seeks to aid her daughter in the same fashion. He has joined the group on the upcoming adventures.

Robin Oweland - Now retired from the guard, Morrigans cousin has joined the party for now in search of adventure. She is not as involved with the Oweland family affairs as much as the others, but is fond of Morrigan and seems to enjoy helping her cousin on her new adventure.