Surprise
The convoy was in a narrow rocky outcropping when it abruptly stopped and a commotion sounded from all over the place.
In front of the convoy, on the road, there was a large tree log that blocked the road. This immediately made the guards alert as they unsheathed their weapons and surrounded the convoy defensively.
Then suddenly, heaps of men showed themselves as they rushed out on foot and horses from the sides. Then the ground began trembling and more horsemen appeared on the horizon out of nowhere.
By now, it was evident that the bandits had attacked the merchant convoy and a seemingly chaotic mess broke out with people screaming out in alarm and fear.
The mercenaries immediately swooped in as they raised their shields and blades to defend the ambush however they still seemed rather stirred and chaotic.