OOC:
Kain - To re-iterate the hill is very steep and resembles a cliff at an incline. The DC to climb is between 12-15. The cliff is abou 50-60 feet high and Blade is 30' up and has 1-2 more rounds to go (unless he falls). So rushing up the hill is not an option unless you use the trail that the gnolls used which is to the East of were Tyro, Kerravin, and Caelen are.

You can climb the hill at 1/2 your movement but you will have to put away your weapons to do so. If you try to run around the hill there is a good chance that you will roll back down the hill. (hint, hint)

It will take a total of 4 rounds to climb the hill. The trail leading up to the top is about 450 feet away. It would be quicker to climb the hill but if gnolls are shooting at you then it is much more dangerous becuase you can't add your dex to your AC.

Hope that helps clear up the issue of the cliff/hill. :D