[ He's starting to wonder if Bennet's mistaken when the voices become audible. Being questioned, Stratos shifts his crouch enough to snatch a look at the men. One glimpse tells him they're not wearing Stormcloak blue. He answers softly. ]
Not rebels. Bandits, possibly - or merely adventurers. [ There's a fine distinction sometimes, but he's not willing to set the knight on a bunch of honest-ish Nords out on a legitimate job.
That in mind he moves to take another look, listening closely. Bandits here have their own peculiar style of fur and cheap leather, based more on bravado than actual protective value. Wise adventurers tend to upgrade once they have any coin. ]
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Not rebels. Bandits, possibly - or merely adventurers. [ There's a fine distinction sometimes, but he's not willing to set the knight on a bunch of honest-ish Nords out on a legitimate job.
That in mind he moves to take another look, listening closely. Bandits here have their own peculiar style of fur and cheap leather, based more on bravado than actual protective value. Wise adventurers tend to upgrade once they have any coin. ]