But the old man looks so friendly... he wouldn't hurt a fly.
The Haven only seeks power. These eternal riddles, powerful wizards, and warriors relentlessly annihilate those who disagree.
Straightforward bandits. They rob simply because they are trying to survive.
But seriously, knowing about the Haven, Lucina would rather cooperate with the thugs than with such shady guys, especially remembering what Caldrim might have told her.
The mercenaries waited for the guide to return until the evening of the next day, but he never came back...