Male Half-Elf Bard(Dirge) 2/Sorcerer(undead) 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 23/23 | F +2 R +5 W +4 | Init +1 | Perc +7 | Performance Rounds 12/12 | Bloodline Power 7/7
"I can go in and play my drums for them, since every tavern needs a little percussion in the background. That way, when they ignore me I can overhear while everyone talks so I don't make them want to hurt me just because I talk to them." Quinray said dejectedly.
Quinray pulls out his bongos, steps over the bodies and into the tavern. As soon as he steps inside, he starts playing his drums.
Perform(percussion):1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
I will do my best to blend in, but I make no promises
Ryskovich does his best to blend in with the "merc" guise, hoping that he can play it off should they question halfling as a merc. Too bad, he was never good at disguises and fails to cover up the Society emblem on his armor.
The two bodies dumped outside are both alive but unconscious, their faces pulpy and bloody, with splits lips, massive bruises, and swollen eyelids. Both exude a strong aroma of beer and sweat.
The pathfinders enter the building. Inside the Horned Helm, the PCs find an unfriendly crowd. The crowd immediately starts up cat calls and hurls drunken insults their way.
The bartender is the worst. This enormous, bearded man wearing leather armor and conspicuously missing his right arm is the loudest and most vile—every insult he slings is met with raucous laughter from the crowd, who in turn insult the bartender’s insults and then hurl more at the pathfinders.
The temperature inside the Horned Helm is stiflingly hot—nearly 100° F. This is because of two enormous iron furnaces crammed full of coal, wood, and anything else flammable that radiate the scorching fires of Hell themselves. Most of the crowd are sweating excessively, which only adds to the room’s dank stench.
Once the room settles down a bit (though it never fully settles—just passes out), you spot a man seated at the bar, with only the profile of his left side visible to you, who matches the description of Hjort
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
Pandora points at the drunken fellows cloths. "Perhaps you can use those to blend in." Looking at the oders "Remember, our main goal is to discover what has happened with Rognald Skagni." and so she goes into the tavern.
As they go in and the Ulfen start to shout, the woman gives back sensual and provocative smiles to the aggressive Ulfen ones. As she advances to the counter, if anyone approaches her she places her hands on the breast soft but resolved and pushes the Ulfen back to his sit whispering "Not now viking."
When she gets to the counter she asks for a cup of brevage to the bartender. Not paying attention to Hjort, she pushes the first note over the counter as well as a Wayfinder over it. She takes the cup, still not giving a look to the Ulfen and addresses the bartender. "I've heard a man is paying every Pathfinder death here around. Can you point me out whom is the stout viking? Me and my colleagues have some money to collect."
Bluff:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27Plus I hope there are bonuses for verisimilitude xD The wayfinder is obviously Pandora's one, but I assume they have no real way to know that Diplomacy:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
Roderick enters with the others, but remains mostly silent. He will nod or growl simple responses if ask any questions. He keeps his eyes open for any others in the crowd watching them with overly long intent.
Female Human Barbarian/1 | Init +3; Perception +6 | AC 17, t 11, ff 16 | hp 14/14 | Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +2 | Speed 30/40 | Melee +7, Ranged +2 | Rage: 5/5 | Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 16
Merida drops her furs altogether from the heat, and winks at the occasional Ulfen who cat calls her.
Merida follows Pandora's lead, and takes the seat opposite the target, putting her bosom to work. "She says 'colleague,' but I see myself more as a...free...agent." Since Pandora's working the information gathering, Merida decides to focus on fluffing the Viking up.
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
Female Human Barbarian/1 | Init +3; Perception +6 | AC 17, t 11, ff 16 | hp 14/14 | Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +2 | Speed 30/40 | Melee +7, Ranged +2 | Rage: 5/5 | Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 16
Sense Motive:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Mer looks over to Pandora, "Well if we can't find him, then I guess he'll just have to deal with the Pathfinders himself. I've always wanted to go toe-to-toe with some of those self-important, mercenary stooges, and I could use the coin. But it's no skin off my back...just his."
Since nothing she said is technically a lie--there are Pathfinders whom she wouldn't mind beating down--is there anyway I can get a pass on the Bluff check?
Falinar tightens the straps on his shield arm, checks his shield is secured and follows in behind the others. He glares back to anyone who glares at him, not backing down from anyone.
Male Half-Elf Bard(Dirge) 2/Sorcerer(undead) 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 23/23 | F +2 R +5 W +4 | Init +1 | Perc +7 | Performance Rounds 12/12 | Bloodline Power 7/7
Sense Motive:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0
Quinray is playing his drums on the wrong side of the room to hear what the bartender said.
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
"Man, your words are as compeling as your breath. I would enjoy to have an ale, but you know, I am in bussiness here. Go find me Hjort beauty."
Diplomacy:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Turning to the man just next in the counter "And you flametouched? Do you know where to find Hjort?"
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
With clued expression Pandora looks at the man. "Who said you are Hjort?" Understanding something is wrong and this man is trying to conceal himself, the woman does her best at calming him down "None is going to hurt you. We just want to know where can we talk to Hjort calmly." making an stress at 'where' and blinking an eye to him to let him know we want to talk in a private place. Pandora also makes a sign over the wayfinder as she saves it in her pocket as well as the message over the counter.
Bluff (transmit secret message):1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
You see two man approaching the bar, they try hard to hide their intentions, but the way they have their hands on the axes in their belts gives them away... They are most likely looking for trouble. The man near Pandora adds to that by saying "B~**$, we don't want your kind here!".
The onearmed bartender quickly crouches down behind the bar, either to grab a hidden weapon or to hide in case it comes to a fight.
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
I am confused why are we suddenly being attacked. We made our good bluff checks, had a fair excuse to be looking for Hjort and made an effort to disguise. The man was acting like he fears the people around discovers he is Hjort.
Pandora starts a song trying to fascinate both thugs. Up to 2 enemies (1+Lvl/3), mind-affecting Will CD 13
With singing tone she chants "Calm down-Calm down-my fierce viking men. You are, you see, the other mercenaires-Don't be-Don't be-The harsh with the beauty-Let us-Let us-Talk good with this fellow----"
I would suggest the others to abstain from attacking until we know if they are calmed down and restrained from being rude with us, this is they get fascinated, because combat breaks 'fascinate'.
We can for example delay and pack together in the same initiative to help posting order.
Pandora: IC: You should be confused | OOC: Maybe not everything is as it seems...
Will save Square:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17 Will save Octogonal:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8
The man next to Pandora is too fueled up by beer and his need for violence to pay much attention to her song, the other (by Merida) is swaying on his feet, mesmerized by her words.
Female Human Barbarian/1 | Init +3; Perception +6 | AC 17, t 11, ff 16 | hp 14/14 | Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +2 | Speed 30/40 | Melee +7, Ranged +2 | Rage: 5/5 | Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 16
Is Rysky close/fast enough to make that attack? Unless I missed a move that didn't get translated to the map...I don't think he is...
Without drawing a weapon, Merida stands gingerly and takes a defensive stance, saying "Alright big man, let's just calm down a bit. If you really want a piece of me, all you have to do is ask nicely."
Sorry, I confused the two baddies (circle vs octagon). So I would have double moved towards he non-fascinated one....(black arrows indicating path I take.
The thug next to Merida is staring intently at Pandora, drool coming from the left corner of his mouth. You really don't want to know what he is thinking...
Male Half-Elf Bard(Dirge) 2/Sorcerer(undead) 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 23/23 | F +2 R +5 W +4 | Init +1 | Perc +7 | Performance Rounds 12/12 | Bloodline Power 7/7
Quinray moves closer to the action but waits to see what else will happen.
Although Pandora has fascinated one thug the other one is not pacified that easily. He draws his axe and strikes at Pandora! Roderick is just a bit quicker and he thrusts his spear at the man. Both miss their intended targets.
The attacks distract the fascinated man and he attacks Merida! His attack misses because the barbarian was prepared for anything. Most of the other people in the bar quickly leave the scene, not ready for an armed combat.
Off course some patrons are just to drunk to care, eight of them think it is a great idea to attack the pathfinders! Meanwhile the redhead cowers beside Pandora "Help me! I don't want to die!"
The brawlers quickly close in on the pathfinders, although Roderick tries to prevent that with the great reach of his spear he can not prevent it AoO missed. Luckily for the heroes only one brawler manages to give Roderick an uppercut 2 damage The others all miss.
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
Pandora stops singing and curses all over the tavern in Skald.
Skald:
"You f~~!ing Ulfen bastards! What do you think are you doing! Are the others who started the fight!"
Pandora shouts in common to the supposed Hjort: "Fast! Get out of here!"
And at the same time moves to one side and starts casting a spell holding his buckler up to defend herself from the incoming attacks. Will be sleep, if they don't break my concentration, sigh
male Human Chirurgeon 8 AC20(24)/T15(19)/F16/CMD17 |HP 67/67 | Fort:+11;Ref:+13;Will+6 |Percept.+12 | Init.+10 (1/1 mutagen: used bombs 11/15 used) wings 2/7min {heroism, cues, endure elements, shield, mutagen}
@GM - roderick has 2 extra hp [12 instead of 10] from the mutagen he drank [+4 con] before entering the bar...unless the whole exchange has taken more than 10mins .
He winces from the uppercut, but holds fast to his spear.
Not having room for bombs in the close quarters, Roderick will move and attempt to aid Pandora's defense.
Pandora starts casting a spell and the man next to her uses the opportunity to attack her. He misses, probably distracted by the threatening longspear of Roderick.
Ryskovich bashes his buckler in the crotch of the drunkard next to him, causing the man to shriek in pain.
All, please include damage dice when you roll attacks, you never know when you might hit Pandora, you can place that nice template you made Roderick, thanks, I forgot that. Just one minute has passed since you drank the mutagen. Remember that these are not temporary hit points, so your damage stays when the mutagen has ran it's course.
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
Thanks for the update GMG! Can I take the decision of where to place it exactly before my next turn? The sleep is 1 round casting time so it will only take effect at the beginning of my next turn, I might still be concentration-broken and mobs moved :(
Male Half-Elf Bard(Dirge) 2/Sorcerer(undead) 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 23/23 | F +2 R +5 W +4 | Init +1 | Perc +7 | Performance Rounds 12/12 | Bloodline Power 7/7
Quinray starts playing his drums a little more fervently. Inspire courage +1
Three men attack Merida and all hit! 7 damage. Pandora is attacked by one of the thugs, who misses. Quinray is well guarded by Falinar's shield! Two of the drunkards try to take out Ryskovich, one of the swings passes miles above the halfling's head, the other connects 3 damage. All of the swings aimed at Falinar and Roderick miss!
Falinar, next time please state who you will protect. If you don't I will randomize (although that turned out nicely this round)
Oomph, but I am more resilient that that! Ryskovich takes another two swipes at his assailant. His blade goes wide, but he again shield bashes the guy in the nuts.
white, unless it drops then redirecting towards gold next to me:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
HP 94/94 | AC 24 TAC 16 FF 19 (fortification 25%) | CMD 26 | F +11 R +15 W +9 [immune poison] (evasion,+4 vs. sonic and language effects) | Sing: 28/28 Ex: 3/3 LM: 2/2 L1: 6/6 L2: 5/5 L3: 5/5 L4: 3/3 | Ini +6 | Senses +12
Pandora ends her chant and sets the sleeping burst next to one of the original offenders affecting four of the thugs. Will DC 13
She then draws her shortbow, sets an arrow on it and fires it at the thug just in front. The right green guy. And I generate an AoO from the squared thug if he does not fall sleep mwk Composite (2 Str) Shortbow+Point blank shot+Inspire courage+Precise shot:1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 26 Piercing damage:1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 8
Depending on who fells to the sleep spell, and if the green guy fells, she might 5-foot-step towards somewhere.
Male Half-Elf Bard(Dirge) 2/Sorcerer(undead) 1 | AC 12 T 12 FF 10 | HP 23/23 | F +2 R +5 W +4 | Init +1 | Perc +7 | Performance Rounds 12/12 | Bloodline Power 7/7
Quinray takes a step toward the bar and(while watching what the drunk next to him is doing), uses his performance to cast a spell. Defensive Casting:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Quinray continues his performance and casts chord of shards at the group of drunks between Roderick and Ryskovich, hopefully missing Roderick and hitting the three drunks. DC is 15. Chord of Shards:2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Suddenly four big Ulfen men drop down and start sleeping! Quinray casts a spell, causing the ears of another to start bleeding. Ryskovich continues with the shieldbashing he gives his opponent's private parts.
Quinray, you can only get 2 of them in your cone, see map
The drunkard next to Roderick throws a punch at him while he mixing the bomb but misses. He also isn't quick enough to jump out of the way of the splash. Unfortunately for him the fire spreads quickly to his face, leaving him for dead on the ground.
