Hunter or Hunted?

After some organizing, a tentative plan was put in place to catch the pirates that plagued the imperial group. Devrim could not help but smile at the thoughts of the other three. He was glad to be on their side and not battling against them.

"Let us head back to our group!" The Emperor said loudly, knowing that four someones were spying nearby.

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The four pirates, who went simply by Angry, Shifty, One-eye, and Pungent, had been careful after two of their comrades died while they trailed the imperial troops. At first three of them had wanted to turn around and report the events to Xander, but then then Shifty reminded them that none of them had been close enough to hear the fugitives' plans.

So instead they had been following the group for these past few days. The pirates had a good idea where the group was going but wanted to be absolutely sure. If they brought inaccurate news, Xander would have their heads on a platter. Shifty and the others were wary of the gnomes, and t