Passing the hunters- Thief option?

[Bad2DaBone]

I'm just curious but are there any Thief-only options for getting past the hunters?

[Lambonius]

I'm just curious but are there any Thief-only options for getting past the hunters?

Using the thief tunnels?  I can't remember if that takes you past them or not.

[Dutchman]

Have you played as a Brigand yet?

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Try going east where the Brigand hideout is, this is a back entry into the woods which you'll, for some reason, will only be able to go into this way not out (yet)

Or

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Hang around stealthily until one of them mentions needing some ... womanly attention. Then try to think where the game's red light district is