54 Lizardmen

I sent demon bird to wake the others and nodded to Reyas to follow me. She followed as I crept towards the qi cores that were bobbing as they walked.

Demon bird flew down from the tree and began to squawk before he pounced on Ailen's head.

The unknown stalkers halted at the sound of the bird and I heard hissing. I glanced at Reyas who shrugged. We had no idea what they were.

We were separated by less than a hundred yards and I could see shapes. They walked on two feet, but they had snouts and tails. There were taller than most men and I would have sworn they were walking dogs except I couldn't see any ears protruding from their silhouettes. 

I waited for demon bird to lead the others to me. He hopped along the ground and they crept behind.

The intruders finished their discussion and fanned out. They headed directly towards us. When they got closer their green skin glistened in the moonlight. Then I noticed their scales and lizard like features.