[He shakes his head.]

I would think it's an alien I haven't met before. It's likely that the would take a moment of weakness to attack. The stage, however, could be where they launch a surprise assault.

[Was he visiting The Hootsman? Where were he and Ralathor? Was it meant to be a duel? Was it an assassin?]

Maya? [He pulls the photo away. She must be upset at the amount of gore.] I'm sorry, I should have warned you before I showed you it.