I listen to what they're saying. *I don't want to kill anyone that's innocent...*

they are talking about some sort of shopkeeper...

I put my bow away, and step in closer to hear more of what they're saying, still sticking to the shadows.

They hear something and begin cautiously around, looking for you

I step out, "What is going on here?"

They get in an attacking stance. " we shall not speak to the kind like you!"

per: they seem to be 4 untrained mercenaries.

I draw my bow and send an arrow at each man, directly aiming for the heart.

You hit 1 on target he falls to the floor, 1 in the leg he screams in agony, the others miss.

The other 2 men begin charging blindly at you.

Liking the idea of immobilizing them rather than killing them, I shoot a few more arrows at the legs of the approaching men.

You hit 1, the other dude swings hit longsword way above your head.