small update. if camp has been visited with Astarian in the party or camp, there maybe a dead pig by the bridge. in a few trial runs, if there is no dead pig, the owlbear mother will talk. if there is a dead pig, the owlbear mother attacks without talking.
my tests involved leaving Astarian and not inviting him to camp or in the party. if need be, i think he can be picked up after this encounter. if he is in the party, from what i've read, make sure he isn't trying to sneak around as he doesn't cross that running water.
