GM Xzaral's PFS First Steps part 2 (Inactive)
Game Master Xzaral

Wuse struggles his way up the debris apparently not that as stable as most dwarves. He looks quite hilarious.

Edit: Upon reaching the plateau in from of the door he pauses to catch his breath...He examines the door for any secrects.

perception1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 . +2 if there is anything special about the surrounding stone.

Wuse bends over keeping his eyes on the creature and picks up the biggest rock he can that he can throw.

Astarton pulls out his sling to wing a bullet at the creature coming down the rocks. "Anyone know what this creature is? Besides ugly?"

"Hu ?" Amadeo says, still busy examining the door.

Which creature ?

Talor begins to scramble up the slope, his eyes focused on the door in front of the group.

Where is this creature of which you speak, my friend?

Talor pauses on the slope, next to Astarton, to draw his pistol.

"That! Up there! Watch out! Astarton shouts and points, hoping they will all be ready by the time it pounces. It was an ugly thing, with long sharp teeth and pallid flesh stretched over its starved frame. "It looks hungry!

Talor edges forward, then begins to load his pistol...

Perception check if needed to see the creature where Columbridge is pointing:

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Jericho readies a javelin to throw if the thing attacks.

The creature leaps down from it's perch and addresses you all in common. “How long will it take you all to cure, I wonder? You seem so full of life, and I am oh so hungry.” The creature has not yet attacked.

can I do sense motive instead to see if he's implying eating us 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 If he is I chuck the rock at him aiming for the head of course, otherwise I wait

1d20 ⇒ 19 I'm not interested in being eaten you foul thing as Wuse flings his rock at it.

edit:damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Seeing the hesitation of the creature, Daniel readies the sword and shield and steps forward. "We shall not become your meal, beast! Nor will we let you prey on helpless passerbys!"

Not knowing what this thing is, Jericho remains ready to throw. He will wait to throw until the thing is within 30 feet.

In case it is needed:
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21.
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2.

Ill keep that as a readied action to throw if it tries to attack. If it does nothing then ill loose the action.

Amedeo draws his rapier:

"What do you want, monster ?"

The half elf rubbed his naked chin. Perhaps if it won't attack right away, they could find out some information as long as it was willing to talk. "You've been here a long time haven't you? What's your name?"

Diplomacy Check to improve attitude 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Amedeo draws his rapier:

"What do you want, monster ?"

"What do I want? I want this hunger to stop. You can make it go away, your life can stop the hunger. Should I?"

The half elf rubbed his naked chin. Perhaps if it won't attack right away, they could find out some information as long as it was willing to talk. "You've been here a long time haven't you? What's your name?"

Diplomacy Check to improve attitude 1d20+6

"“Friends, it is I, Maurit Zergo, a Pathfinder as well, even in this horrid form. I can help you, if you will take the help of someone as damned as I.” She almost seems normal and living for a second, but soon shambles back to her crooked slouch.

"If you want to help us, tell us what is waiting for us in there. You know we cannot turn back without getting what he have come for. What made you like this?" Astarton takes a step forward to talk to her, keeping tabs on the angle of the sword on his back.

Sense Motive 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Wuse eyes this Maurit Zergo quite unsure of what to do. She's apparently still aware and sentient, but who's going to turn their back on someone who speaks of our lives with drooling chops. Oh man It's making me drool...Maybe I'll just have a drink. Then reaches back with the hand not holding a rock to snag his giant water-skin and pull a drag of fine mead.

Amadeo looks slightly nauseous upon discovering the Pathfinders' membership of this horrendous creature.

And he is more than happy with letting Astarton do the talking for now.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Daniel is awestruck by the horrid truth and lowers his weapons.
"You must have been a very strong person in life to be able to resist the curse on undeath. This is a fate I wouldn't wish for my worst enemy. May Pharasma have mercy on your doomed soul.
But you have to face it - the hunger inside you is eternal. It will never stop. Are we the first people you've encountered in your... condition? If your spirit is strong enough to resist the undeath curse, you must try to stay away from sentient creatures and feed on animals."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

LoL I kinda expected that... could have also tried to make it go vegan :D

"If you want to help us, tell us what is waiting for us in there. You know we cannot turn back without getting what he have come for. What made you like this?" Astarton takes a step forward to talk to her, keeping tabs on the angle of the sword on his back.

"Inside? You will find kobolds. Yes, kobolds. Not so rich as you all, but kobolds still. And a man creature, who's colors shift and change, blend into the surroundings, wielding a tian weapon of green stone. And many, many papers, Kelish writing. They are scattered." As she speaks, she sketches out a map of the building on the canyon wall. "Strange well, makes lot's of wind is here, and here is where shifting man is. I can even show you another way in, a collapsed tunnel. Would you like that?"

I've marked the windy well and the kobold lair on the map.

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[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+6

Daniel is awestruck by the horrid truth and lowers his weapons.
"You must have been a very strong person in life to be able to resist the curse on undeath. This is a fate I wouldn't wish for my worst enemy. May Pharasma have mercy on your doomed soul.
But you have to face it - the hunger inside you is eternal. It will never stop. Are we the first people you've encountered in your... condition? If your spirit is strong enough to resist the undeath curse, you must try to stay away from sentient creatures and feed on animals."
[dice=Diplomacy]1d20+6

LoL I kinda expected that... could have also tried to make it go vegan :D

"I will try, but the hunger is strong. And I just desire to help. Why have you come to this ruin?"

I love the idea of a Vegan Ghoul. I wish I could change this adventure on that one.

Map reposted

Sense motive:
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
BOOM sense motive critical!

Seeing Daniel lower his weapons, Talor lowers his pistol as well, but keeps it ready and in hand, and stands roughly 20 feet from this pitiable ex-Pathfinder.

"We do thank you for your help. As we Pathfinders know, information is the key to success." Hopefully the reminder of her life would encourage her to mind her behavior around them. "Can you tell us where the collapsed tunnel might be? It's always good to have a plan of escape."

"Of course, I can even show you if you like."

If you decide to take the tunnel in, I'll need a marching order as it's narrow.

"Lead us, then !" Amadeo says.

He follows the creature, sword at the ready.

For now, Amadeo will be first in the marching order.

if its gonna be dark maybe I should take lead that way if you want lights we can keep them towards the rear and maybe still suprise the little draconic hoodlums. Just give me a second to get some ammo

Wuse searches the rubble for suitable throwing rocks pileing them in his left arm. He keeps one in his right ready to attack.

"Ho ! Sure, thank you for suggesting it, Wuse Guy. I forgot that your folk can see in the dark."

Amadeo will take the next place in the line, just behind Wuse Guy.

Perhaps I should follow next. I, too, can see in the darkness, and my pistol does not have a great range. Of course, I will do what I must if anyone more heavily armored prefers to stand closer to the front. I promise to aim carefully.

Armor, oh man that reminds me of my good friend ummm.... what was his name. Fancy wizard fellow, but boy could he hold his whiskey. He used to cast this spell on me that would make me near invincible when we stirred it up at the tavern. Do any of you have something that might help do the same? Since were about to go into a den of kobolds after all. I sure hope they have a bar set-up down there. What do kobolds drink anyways..... Wuse trails off as if contemplating something momentous.

Astarton will take 4th or 5th depending on what Daniel wants.

"Oh yes, please lead the way." Astarton makes a mental note about where they are going so he knows the door's approximate location from where the tunnel is.

Daniel will assume the last position. Since there is no way he can get to the front line anyway, he might as well cover the rear guard.

Wuse shakes his head as if snapping out of a dream. He takes a quick look around and then slinks down a bit stepping lightly and not making a sound.

Perception as we walk 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Stealth same 1/2 speed if possible 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

A large pile of bones rest at the entrance to the room beyond. The room ahead itself can be seen to contain frescoes of Qadiran men engaged in battle.

As Wuse guy watches, he sees one particular skeleton amidst the pile shake abit, a sure sign of undead.

Inish
Talor
Jericho
Amadeo
Skeleton
Astarton
Daniel
Maurit
Wuse Guy

The Map

Amadeo rushes into the room, sidesteps the skeleton, and slashes at the undead clickety thing.

Rapier attack (accounting for flanking):
1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 = 23
Rapier damage (accounting for sneak attack):
1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + (6) = 12

At a nudge from Wuse Guy, Talor sees the skeleton begin to rustle up from the rubbish. Faster than any dwarf any of you have seen (except maybe a very drunk Wuse Guy), Talor raises his pistol and fires.

Due to the cracking initiative roll from our GM, it looks like I will get a shot off before Amadeo has time to engage the skeleton. I will use a grit point for Up Close and Deadly, which does 1d6 extra damage on a hit and half that on a miss. Also, please recall that the attack is resolved against touch AC

To hit:
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Standard damage:
1d8 ⇒ 6

Additional UCAD damage:
1d6 ⇒ 6

Before it can become a threat, the skeleton is destroyed between Talor and Amadeo's attacks.

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The ghoul of Maurit is still following the group, though allowing them a heavy lead.

"Good show chaps. Let's keep moving though, there still is much to do."

Astarton moves forward with the group, pausing when they all get into the room to search it. Perception Check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Whispering to the group as he moves into the room... Stay on alert and be still for a moment. That gun blast was loud enough to wake me from the drunkenist of stupors. I don't want to think what it might have awoken here.

Perception to hear any movement other that our own1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Stealth check1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Yeah, that "pistol" is a loud weapon" Amadeo says, looking at the strange contraption in the hands of Talor.

"And very effective, too" the scoundrel says, kicking in the heap of disjointed bones which was a skeleton.

Amadeo too listens for any sign of trouble.

Perception check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Jericho moves forward with the group, alert for the sounds of danger.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7.

Indeed. I am happy to use...more quiet methods at my disposal with which to dispose of our foes, at least until those foes become more dangerous.

Talor swaps his pistol out for a sturdy warhammer and steps forward quietly.

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Stealth (untrained) 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Don't forget to move your characters on the map.

Speaking of which, I am having trouble getting the map to display correctly. It worked fine at first, but for some reason when we moved inside I stopped being able to see the tokens - I just have a zoomed-in view of a piece of the dungeon. Could just be this crappy computer. Anyone else with difficulty?

The map works fine for me.

it does not work well for internet explorer.

it does not work well for internet explorer.

..and we have our culprit (thanks again, Bill, you ass; and thanks in seriousness, Jericho). I use chrome @ home, so I should be able to move in the evenings. Until then, let's just assume I'm up close to the front group.

With Internet Explorer, you need the Chrome Frame thingy to get it to display right. I personally use internet explorer and did have issues until I installed it. At work, between out of date version and no Chrome Frame, I can't see it at all really, but home I see it fine.

Google Chrome works perfectly fine though.