is the ultimate solution

“Yeah, fuck it, I’m just gonna bash your brains in.” you say drawing your mace.

“So, it’s like that then.” He growls in return.

You begin to circle each other weapons drawn. Judging by his dagger you definitely have the better weapon choice. Just as you see an opportunity to strike, the tattooed man grabs the scarred man by the shoulder.

“Check it, she’s got a mage back there… better not.”

“Mage or not, I can take her.”

“Don’t be reckless, you wanna upset the boss again?”

“Pft, fine. But this loss is on you…” The scarred man back away stowing his dagger. “I’ll remember that pretty face of yours girly.” He says gesturing at you. The two ruffians abscond down an alley. The homeless girl looks up to you tears welling in her eyes.

“Listen I don’t know how to thank you for stepping in.”

“It’s quite alright… Though since you seem to be local, you know any gossip on the Redhook guy who lords over these parts?”

“R-redhook? Yeah, I’ve heard things. Nothing good. Word is apparently an elf is on his trail for stealing gold or something like that. So, he’s preparing this big ambush of sorts, got a bunch of goons around his place now.”

HAH! Justice proves useful after all. Steppin’ in might’ve saved our skins. We might’ve walked into an ambush otherwise.

“Interesting… Good to know, thanks.” You flip her a gold coin which she eagerly accepts as you return to the group.

“Well? Satisfied?” Your elven companion remarks.

“Actually yes. Turns out we nearly walked into an ambush… Tons of folks waitin’ to jump us at Redhook’s right now.”

“Is that right? Hmm, looks like I might have to alter the plan.”