Oh, I thought that the thugs were coming toward the back/side door where we were standing, which is why I acted drunk with Heinrich. I guess we could have pressed ourselves against the wall and hid.
In any case, Heinrich and I now have the drop on them.
Tactically, I think we're set up pretty well. We however don't know these guys intentions. They may just be ruffians, they may be conspirators working for that Elise/Charlotte. They're heavily armed too. Do we strike quick and brutal and knock 'em out quick, or do we learn more about them?