Tobar Pannell |
Normally would put some effort into the show description, but pressed for time on holidays
Tobar's puts such ferocity into his flute blowing that he is left winded and with a slight side strain....
Perform 1: 1d20 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 3 = 28
Perform 2: 1d20 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 3 = 39
Perform 3: 1d20 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 3 = 33
Perform 4: 1d20 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 16 + 3 = 34
Rekkstuff VanHalen |
In Rekkstuff's own case, there is something manic about the way he is guitaring the heck out of his guitar.
Performance 1:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29
Performance 2:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
Performance 3:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Performance 4:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
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The chieftain leaps to his feet as soon as you finish.
"Magnificent!" he cries, clapping wildly. The crowd around him also bursts into applause, along with a chorus of whistles and cat calls. "You have more than made up for your poor showing last night. You will be richly rewarded for the culture you have brought to our village!"
He and a squad of his guards lead you all to the treasure room, and lets you each pick out 5000 gp worth of treasure and currency.
Congratulations, you totally rocked that show! Go ahead and pick out some swag, including magic weapons, armor, etc. And if you don't mind, I think we'll skip the XP bit and let you all level up when I decide (like right now!)
Jordon Narciso |
Despite the newfound wealth, Jordon still scowls at the mention of the gnome's name. "Bah! He shouldn't've presumed to play manager like that. I say he's a nuisance, and we coulda gotten loot like this without riskin' our necks. Well, least not as much. May Roach rest in peace." He looks solemn for a moment, then resumes his unhappy frowning.
Rekkstuff VanHalen |
"Definitely should have been warned."
Rekkstuff tunes his guitar again. "Seriously though... it ended well enough. We brought awesome to a completely new culture. And it was pretty sexy. Also I got to hit a lion in the face with a guitar. Can't be a total waste, right guys?"
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Rekkstuff VanHalen |
Then, he laid eyes upon it. It was a legend, the sorts of things other bards spoke rumors of, the thing he had needed since he had set out, but hadn't been able to find.
Quickly, Rekkstuff put the spell component pouch around his waist, (5 gp) looking around to make sure there were no rivals for its sweet sweet bounty of spellcasting components.
Then, he saw her.
He had no idea how she had ended up in a gnoll treasury like this. It was the sort of weapon that was manufactured maybe once in an age. He grabbed it from where it stood atop a small pile of coins, and turned it over in his hands. It was a Gibson Flying V. He knew the workmanship immediately, it was the sort of thing he had drooled over, staring in a window of a shop display as a child. His hands ran down the strings of the instrument, and he played a chord quickly.
It was a beautiful sound, even having lain here for ages it was still on key. Such was the craftsmanship of the Flying V. He ran a hand down its length to the end of it, running a finger alongside the smooth groove of the axe. It was sharpened to a fine line. Truly, it was designed as a weapon and a musical instrument--he knew from reading a catalog that it worked wonderfully from both a murder and a music perspective.
He wanted it. And from the look of things, it wanted him. This was a meeting of fate. Rekkstuff took the instrument and put it on his back, making an x-shape alongside his Rickenbacker 4001. (As discussed, +1 Greataxe that is also a Masterwork Guitar. Total cost is 2420 gp, 2425 total gp.)
Looking around the room, he next grabbed a particularly magic-looking Mithral Chain Shirt. It was light, and it was pretty. Good for murdering, and cleans up to go from day to nightwear. (+1 Mithral Shirt, 2100 gp, total 4525 gp)
He then grabbed several potions off the wall, putting them into his backpack, before grabbing a small swipe of coin and calling it a day. 9 potions of Enlarge Person (450 gp, total 4975 gp + 25 gp = 5000)
Back in the moment, Rekkstuff quirks an eyebrow, hearing Vinnie. "Well, as long as we have him run his crazy schemes by us BEFORE signing up for them, it should be okay. Right?"
Jordon Narciso |
Jordon picks out a few choice trinkets from the pile, including a stylish and well-cared-for accordion with light blue lightning bolts painted on it. He finds it surprising that it stayed in such good condition under the care of the gnolls, but then again, he was surprised the gnolls liked death metal polka also.
Later, he looks at Vinny with a quirked eyebrow, and says, "Oh?" He readies a nasty comment, but stows it away, trying not to be too rude to the little man. Instead, he just takes a deep breath and looks ahead, waiting for someone else to deal with the pesky gnome.
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Rekkstuff VanHalen |
"Huh... Playing before the king..."
"REKKSTUFF VANHALEN!"
"Yes, your kingly mckingliness?"
"Your guitar playing was superb! Indeed, you are the greatest rocker in all the entire world. My kingdom bows to your superior guitar playing!!"
"Why thank you, sir. I am pretty darn awesome."
"How about you marry my daughter? Actually, how about you marry all twelve of my daughters!"
"Are they hot?"
"YES!" Several hot women came through a formerly unmentioned side-door and swarmed the rocker.
"I guess I could take them of your hands..."
He began to laugh.
Rekkstuff is making an odd laughing noise, but seems to enjoy this plan.
Jordon Narciso |
Jordon ponders the gnomes words, and gives in silently, giving the others his acceptance if they want to take Vinny as a full time manager. After all, a ticket to Barger is exactly what the group wanted, and if this gnome could provide it, maybe he wasn't so bad.
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As you trundle along the road in your rented cart, the rooftops of Barger City gradually come into view. Trails of smoke rise from the ironworks and blacksmith shops, and a thin stream of other carts, loaded with trade goods and people, make their way down the well-packed dirt of the road toward the main gate.
Vinny stands up in the cart, shouting and pointing at the freshly painted sign on the side that advertises Squealy Nord's appearance at the bardic competition the next day. As you pass through the gate, armored guards with crossbows glance down at you unenthusiastically, scanning the incoming traffic.
"Ah!" Vinny says, breathing in deeply. "You smell that? That's the smell of opportunity. There are tourists around every corner, just waiting to be separated from their money."
Jordon Narciso |
Jordon takes a big whiff, expecting to smell the opportunity and instead smelling the horses. He chokes a bit on the smell, and says to Vinny, "Ah, maybe it's an acquired taste, but opportunity smells horrid!" He's obviously joking as he says this, a sly smile on his face. He's as excited as Vinny is to see the sign on the side of the road, advertising their very own selves!
Victor Klepke |
Victor breathes in deeply.
"Ah, I smell it too, Vinny," he says, smiling somewhat grimly. "The smell of the opportunity to not be fed to lions while onstage."
Victor glares at the gnome for a few seconds before turning his gaze back to the sights of the big city.
Jordon Narciso |
"Actually, the lion bit nearly got us killed by the gnolls, if I remember correctly. Of course, at our concerts, it doesn't have to be us fighting the thing." Jordon actually thinks it'd be a good, gory way to start a metal performance, regardless of which side won the fight. Of course, that doesn't mean he enjoyed it when it was his band mates.
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As you slowly wind your way through the crowded streets, Vinny steers the cart toward the side paths until the people are only a trickle.
"I know a great tavern here, where we can celebrate your imminent victory," he says. Eventually you find yourselves outside a dirty little hole-in-the-wall called the Howling Haddock. As the six of you enter, a pale, slightly build woman stumbles out, tripping over herself and falling into Victor's arms. She quickly mumbles an apology and staggers on her way.
"Hitting the bottle a little early, that one," Vinny remarks, miming a drink in his hand. "Now let's go talk you up to the locals."
Perception checks:
Jordon: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Roger: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Rekkstuff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Tobar: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
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Victor Klepke |
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Vinny pushes past the whispering duo, and calls for everyone's attention at the bar.
"Friends! Bargerians! You above all people have been blessed by the gods! For tomorrow you will hear the superb musical stylings of none other than the renowned Squealy Nord!"
He pauses for applause, which is not forthcoming. "Barkeep! A round of drinks!" This gets the crowd going, and Vinny steps off the table and mutters above the cheers of revelry: "You guys still have some of that gold from the chieftain, right?"
Tobar Pannell |
Tobar strides as tall as his small frame allows, deigning not to speak to the masses so as to add to his miniscule mystique. He strolls to the bar, takes one of the drinks that he has paid for and gets to enjoying the amber liquid.
Responding to Rekk "Feh, we're in the big smoke now mateys - and there's a fair bit of crumpet to be had..." eyes scanning the room to take in both the women and anyone who looks decently well off.
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Victor Klepke |
Victor's curiosity gets the better of him, and he decides to make an opportunity out of this.
"Match of the century, folks! Let's see who the better drinker is!"
Victor tries to get the crowd focused on the drinking contest so that he can sit a table or two back and
Perform(Oratory)/Diplomacy:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
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Tobar Pannell |
Tobar moves over to the glasses "Now we know what happened last time, so best I check the booze" and makes an elaborate show of sniffing and inspecting the drinks.
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