[ Stratos has some clear ideas about what will happen if Bennet gets the impression he's trying... well, anything. It's one reason he's resolved to use as little of his magic as possible. Up until the very instant this arrangement expires. ]

Potentially. But it's wiser to assume some of them had the wits not to run out blindly against unknown opposition. And their chief invariably claims the best equipment, if they have one.

[ He scans the area thoughtfully. The dead bandit holds no further interest for him. He's much like the others, save the blackened hole burned through the leather on his chest, the branching red marks on his skin which testify to the cause of death. Also, not lying in multiple bloody pieces. Subtle details. ]

Unless they've found a tomb or cave to hide in, there can't be many more in their camp.