While you adventure through the outskirts by yourself, you come across a group of slugcats. There is 8 in total and they all carry spears and having the Mark of Communication above their heads

Artificer scowls at you, her fur raising “what is that creature...it doesn't seem to be a scavenger...”

Hunter glares at you “seems like it might be a threat...” Hunter gets ready to throw his spear

Rivulet approaches you “hm...it seems friendly enough to me!”

Gourmand sits down “it's for sure not food...” Survivor Tilts his head curiously while holding his spear and Saint, Monk, and Spearmaster stand by