The GM definitely doesn't want to go with the blacksmith route. We wouldn't have Daft Punk's gunman showing up if the search was meant to succeed. And it's just more evidence that the writers don't seem to know where exactly things should go. Like, is there really any reason for this probable third faction to show up here in this way? It'd be one thing if they're trying to defend the place from any outsiders, but that usually wouldn't start by making someone drop their hood. Especially with the First Order already door-knocking the place.

It is neat that Threepio was thought of for having a coat though. Droids don't usually get thought of at all, but he's shiny enough to really stick out in this environment. A pretty good cover for sneaking around, even if he probably couldn't put it on by himself. Though I guess Daft Gunman isn't as concerned about sneaking with their shiny helmet. That says to me they either know how the First Order is operating, or they simply don't care. Hopefully it's the first one, as that feels a bit more likely to be someone who's also against the First Order.