I approached the werewolves who had some difficulties fighting the coordinated cult members. Shelia and Jack are there, but it seems like it will take some time until they can defeat the cult members.
As for the others, seeing that this group is difficult to handle, they leave and choose to fight other people first. Reducing their number as much as possible.
They can leave things here to the werewolves because the werewolves have some experiences fighting against expert level mages. And no offensive magic those mages can use can kill the werewolves in one hit. Especially with the werewolves' regeneration skill. They can heal themselves as long as they have stamina. And it will take a lot of time for them to exhaust their stamina.
Which mean it could be a long battle. Unless someone help them.