Kaidan knew of Bethany, but not so much the other mage. A mage heavy group like this would worry him normally, if he didn't have his big stick with him. "Hitting things, generally," he said with a grin at Bethany. "I fight as a warrior. But if pushed, force magic. I'll leave the casting to you folks if I can help it."

At least it was warmer here than up in the mountains. Too warm some might say, but it felt more natural to him. He was leaning back against a rock, his eyes narrowed against the sun, but while it seemed like he was relaxing, he was ready to move on a moment's notice.