how to save the village? Paying Tributes

[StanicEnemy]

I am on act 2 and there is a guy called Silas, ive read some information about that mission, i really wanna save the village and let them live in a peace or i want to recruit them for DC, any help and tips will be nice.

[Syrrah]

Optimal order (xp- and loot wise):

Collect the scrap and give it to Silas without fighting. Then go back to the vilalger to collect your reward.
Then talk to Silas a second time and kill him. This way you can cash in a second time when you rescue the villagers much later in the game (don't worry, you'll encounted them automatically).