ooc: Thanks for the clarification!

bic: Tanner will follow Tyro and Turrold as they charge up the hill, keeping about 30 yards or so behind them. Tanner will try and cover them with his crossbow and cast any spells that might help. Once all other options are exhausted, however, Tanner will be prepared to join in melee and try to flank one of the gnolls attacking Caellen or Turrold or Tyro.

But if can be equally effective from a distance, Tanner will judiciously stick with that option...
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