[Alpha Group] A Call into Death: GM Choon presents Tomb of the Iron Medusa (Inactive)

Game Master Choon

I'm not arguing. You're right. Price oversight, or we're cometely missing something. But still, I guess that's the price of the GM saying, "Lolz, BBEG is an elemental/forsworn!"

although it's worth mentioning that if it doesn't like what you're doing, it can try to take control of you and make you do what it wants, unlike a normal shocking or brilliant energy weapon.

Updating List (quick)

AZ -> Aasimar Paladin(Hospitaler)
DoubleGold -> Ifrit Fighter (Armour Master)
Cosmic Dream Lord -> ? Transmuter Wizard or an Oracle ?
thestrongangel -> ?
Digger Chandler -> ?
trawets71 -> Aasimar Cleric
cartmanbeck -> Nagaji Naga Aspirant Druid
CyberMephit -> ?
jooker -> Human Monk 2, Inquisitor 12
mathpro18 -> Human (Varisian) Monk (Zen Archer)
Game Master Scotty -> Human(Varisian) Barbarian 2/Dragon Disciple 9/ Sorcerer 3
motteditor -> ? half-orc alchemist ?
El Ronza -> ?
Tim Woodhams -> ?
KenderKin -> Tengu Bard (Thunder caller)
Vrog Skyreaver -> Human Fighter (Tech)
grimdog73 -> elf magus(bladebound)
Seth86 -> Half-Orc Fighter

drbuzzard -> Human (Keleshite) Ranger (Guide, Trapper)
KakkarottoZ -> Aasimar Oracle(Battle)
The Little King -> ?Tiefling Inquisitor?
Strebor Leahcim -> Goblin Grappler (Feral Gnasher)

Corsario -> Ratfolk Rogue (Tomb and Ruins "procurer")

thestrongangel wrote:

Looks like its going to be a slow day today, so I should be able to get some basics up, working on a pure arcanist.

Advanced class guide isn't allowed, just FYI. Original post says any Paizo EXCEPT the Advaned Class Guide.

Derp, I totally misread that. It will be a full arcane then. Going to adapt the idea, just not sure which way yet. Probably Sorcerer.

HERE YE! HERE YE!
I will end open enrollment this Friday, August 1st, 8pm EDT (GMT -5)
Please have all characters finalized and submitted by then. I will look into a submissions in depth Friday and hopefully choose that evening. If I have trouble deciding (a strong possibility), I may need to delay into Satirday the 2nd. [/official notice]

You can always do 2 groups, after all modules are very short anyhow.

If I simply can't decide then I may do that. We'll see. :)

If anyone simply cannot make that deadline due to real life emergencies or required work, PM me and I'll try to work with you. However, I cannot accept characters after the deadline without this prior contact, for the sake of fairness.

R is amazing. He's like Sandpoint's little barbarian goblin Batman.

How much are you basing on crunch (vs. story)?

I've got my character started, but to be honest, I'd like to see what the group's like to finish him off. Depending who we have, if we pick him, I might allocate more skill ranks to Disable Device or a Knowledge; and a feat/discovery to more ranged/bombing aspects.

That said, I can finish the character quickly once I know if he's chosen, but if you'd rather have that done by Friday, I can do so.

I honestly prefer to have the character mostly done as that will allow me to better get a feel for the party crunch wise.

You say when and I will post the full character for your perusal.

The work up is posted under this alias, I am however still not sure about the name. I think is needs an apostrophe and a space so that it is not read as something else......

I am double checking for mistakes, do you penalize if you find errors or do you just tell us.

I know you are all about the story, but even some of those DMs do.

My crunch is fairly simple: You get to sit and fight me (although as I typed those words I realized that there's a change I need to make to my character): if you move away from me, I stop you from moving. if you cast defensively while adj. to me, you have a huge penalty, and you provoke if you fail to cast defensively. if you take a 5' step or withdraw, you provoke from me.

If I find something I'm not going to penalize you for it. That seems a bit on the crazy side to me. In general, I trust my players to have their stats right. If I find that they are intentionally tweaking things in their favor and hiding it, then consequences. In general, however, people are honest enough to get their character sheet right.

Presenting, for your consideration, Ganorok, "The Mouse", Tombs and Ruins "procurer".

I have started reviewing and such. *doom music*

Edit: There is still time in recruitment. I'm just getting a leg up on my decision making process.

An aasimar, a Tengu, a ratfolk and a goblin walk into a tavern......

Don't think that hasn't crossed my mind :P

An aasimar, a Tengu, a ratfolk and a goblin walk into a tavern......

An iffrit sits down and joins you. So, what all brings you here? are you wanting to do a very short roleplay test where everyone posts one sentence, I'm game.

Hey, if youall want to RP while I think things over, go for it. Act like you'd in some random tavern or on the road or something. :)

Inigo Montoya. wrote:

An aasimar, a Tengu, a ratfolk and a goblin walk into a tavern......

An iffrit sits down and joins you. So, what all brings you here?

"We are seeking adventure.....and a tavern where people are too drunk to stare."

An aasimar wearing enough adamantine to build a goblin-sized house clanks over.

Probably about what you'd expect. Riding cross the earth, kicking up dirt, doing good things and deeds of worth.

R is curious if strangers know anyone in need of heeero?
Flexes currently small arms in a display of showmanship.

R is curious if strangers know anyone in need of heeero?

Flexes currently small arms in a display of showmanship.

Glade replies with a strong voice, but with a smile We are all heroes here. He then extends out his arm for a handshake. Glade is the name, and who might you be?

HHHEEEEEEEERRROOOOOOOSSSS?!?!?!?! R can barely contain his excitement. R is heeero too! He eagerly and overzealously shakes Glade's hand with both of his much smaller ones.

Orionet looks at the little goblin with a mixture of amusement and shock, then settles into a small smile.

Well, something I never expected to see. It's good to see someone is enthusiastic about doing the right thing.

Then he turns to Inigo, though for obvious reasons his eyes don't settle on him.

Where exactly have you come from with people so rude as to openly stare at and make others uncomfortable? I'm not as prone to such experiences as you are, I'm sure, but there are standards. he waves to get the bartender's attention and requests mead. Once he gets it he sips it absentmindedly while listening to Inigo's story.

The small ratfolk sits with them, and asks the bartender for some milk. Gets some cheese from his Handy Haversack and start to eat it, with delight.
"Hero is such a strong word... I have only tried to be a professional. Somebody that holds his end of the bargain. What else could we ask of ourselves? Anyone fancies some cheese?"

Never being one to turn down food, R raises his hands towards the ratfolk in anticipation. Then, remembering that manners are of utmost importance when dealing with heroes, he squeaks, Cheese, please? He settles back into his seat and goes back to absorbing the details and conversations of his notable companions.

"But of course, my friend!"
Ganorok passes a chunk of cheese to the Goblin.
"My name is Ganorok, but you can call me Mouse. What is your name?"

A man with silver hair (silver not grey, it looks metallic), silverish skin and metallic blue eyes enters the tavern. He wears traveling clothes with a holy symbol of Sarenrae around his neck. On closer inspection you see very fine chain mail under his clothes. He walks to the closest empty seat Is this seat taken? he asks R and sits down after it is indicated it is free. Nice night for a stroll don't you think? Barkeep, ale please. None of the cheap stuff though, if you don't mind.

No alias yet. This is my PFS character he is based off

He large block built half orc walks in. A silly grin on his face. He looks around
Aaaah! More people for Wreck to meet! he calls as he sees the full in.

Plain traveler's garb. A overly clanky, heavy looking backpack on his back. A bow can be seen sticking out. Only weapon he is carrying is a greataxe that seems to shift between planes or something. Dark green, and covered in what looks like glowing tribal tatoos

R is called R! He pauses and his already toothy grin grows larger as he notices the newcomers. MOAR HHEEEEEERRRRROOOOSSSSS?!?!?! At this point, he is trembling with excitement.

"It seems so... R. Nice name! Concise... I guess they are here looking for work... I just hope I got it, because I have been bored this last few weeks... I mean, alchemy is fun, but my business is "procuring". Nothing like field work!"

After finishing his conversation with Inigo, Orionet comes to meet Ganorok and Wreck and R. He chuckles again seeing R so giddy with excitement.

It is a nice thing to see so many people devoted to heroing, isn't it?

He turns his attention to Mouse.

I'm Orionet, from a small village you've never heard of to the west. Are you an alchemist, then? I've never had the pleasure of meeting a ratfolk, despite my travels, is alchemy common among your people?

A serious looking elf strides over to the gathered adventurers....

Well met, my friends. I am Petrus. It looks like we have a wide selection of personalities here....interesting, to say the least. A toast, my friends! To us! And may our names be remembered a thousand years!

I haven't made a profile for him yet....won't let me do it from my phone..weird.

Wreck too toasts
Yes! To friends and may Wreck too have many more adventures!

He looks at the goblin
Little one? Little one too young to drink? Maybe Wreck get small one some water? Or fresh fruit juice?

Garonok answers to the man.
"Yes, alchemy is very common. A lot of areas in the warrens are dedicated to it."

"Perhaps I had misjudged the stares, it is perhaps persons who have not seen so many heroes gathered in one place before. Surely all present feel safer than any king at right this moment!"

The tengu moves around a bit in his chair, not certain that the designer had him in mind when the item was crafted....

He flips the chair over and finds the four legs sticking up to give him both comfort and purchase....

"That's better."

"There is always safety in numbers..."

The aasimar is quite taken aback by Inigo's statement.

Oh, did you mean us here? I apologize if I made you uncomfortable, truly, it was completely unintentional and if I can make it up to you somehow, please let me know.

At the Mouse's statement he turns his face downward as if remembering something unpleasant, before getting immediately snapped back out of his personal moment when Inigo flips the chair he was sitting on.

I - what are you - OH. I see.

Would make sense that bird feet would prefer to grip a bar that sit on their rump like an ape. I wonder how they walk very far, bird feet can't be too accustomed to that

Realizing he's probably staring again Orionet immediately turns and finds conversation with the Mouse.

I'm sorry if that felt like an odd question. See, sometimes I work with small communities to improve their defenses. Teach them how to build pallisades, weapon training, so they have to depend on wandering do-gooders like myself much less, and I'm always interested in hearing about communities that have applicable ideas to them - in this case as I'm sure you know, basic alchemy in the right scenario can be as effective as wizardry and not nearly as expensive. The defensive value of a significant portion of the population able to make even just acid is a good investment, especially where there may be trolls.

"Building defenses, how interesting. My people live high in the mountains and nary a defense must be constructed."

Smiles thinly, pulls out his claves (sticks) and strikes them together rythmically.....

"Though on accassion an avalanche needs help in proper timing."

Alathos walk over to the, now large, group of adventurers. He is of moderate height, but quite thin. He wears monk's robes and carrys few items on his person. Most notably, however, is a shining temple sword at his belt.

Good day fellow adventurers, I heard there was a request for adventurers in these parts, but I had no idea there would be such a turnout. My name is Alathos Nevben, Monk of the Order of Aroden. My companion seems to be in the washroom at the moment, I am sure she will be along shortly.

Alathos introduces himself with the eloquence and social grace of the highest nobleman, however there is a distinct lack of superiority that would typically be present.

He then pulls up two chairs to the table and orders a fine bottle of wine.

A gaunt, lithe nagaji female sidles up to the table and sits down, wearing armor seemingly made from bark and bits of wood, though it looks to be much stronger than normal bark. Under the armor, she wears a leather padding made from small bits of fur from many different mammalian pelts all sewn together, wrapped especially tightly around her chest. On her forehead is a band of reptilian skin with a marking in the shape of a snake with a humanoid face. She also wears extremely well-made boiled leather gauntlets and around her neck is an amulet with a picture of a clenched fist.

"Hello my friendsss... I am Salrann, Venture Captain of of the Pathfinder Society, at your service."

She looks over at Alathos, giving him a funny sort of wave involving elaborate finger movements, but also involving her tongue. "Alathos here is an aspiring Pathfinder. I've seen that he is competent in battle, though a bit headstrong at timessss."

Ganorok nods at Arionet, smiling.
"If you don't mind the younglings with firecrackers, that's it! Yes yes, is very useful for defense."
To Inigo he comments.
"It's like us with out warrens, our own homes are the first line of defense."
Finally he raises his milk glass at Alathos.
"Yes, quite a turnout. I hope they hire the best of you to accompany me. Want some cheese?"

R, unable to contain his excitement any longer, bashes his large oblong head into the table. GAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! Can't hold it in any longer! Before the glasses and plates can land, he is already on his feet offering handshakes to each of the fellow heroes. Those who are not quick enough to respond get a hug around the leg.

The tengu regards the new arrivals by blinking one eye and moving them in opposite directions simultaneously such that he does not miss any of the action.

@ Alathos
"Nice sword might I try it's balance?"

@Salraan
"I got the friendly jist and your name, but the other words seem a title?"

@ Ganorock
"Fire-crackers, wait that's what I need some of those tasty crackers."

@R
"I am not sure this table, the tavern nor the town can contain such might! It seems we are about to burst at the seems!"

Watching the little goblin run around from the doorway, a handsome human male of Taldan descent reflects for a moment before moving to the bar and speaking with the bartender. He then takes a seat at the table without saying a word. His well maintained, yet obviously used mithril fullplate creaks a bit as he sits, and he sips his ale with a slight smirk to his face, clearly enjoying R's shenanigans.

Shortly after he sits, food and drink are brought to the table: a steaming pig, fresh off the spit, tankards of the best ale in the house, and a bottle of a light elven wine that tastes of cranberries and cinnamon, are mixed in with various fruits and cheeses served on large silver platters.

Picking a grape from one of the fruit trays and one of the tankards of ale, Baron Corso Altaire says "So, I take it you are all here in response to Hannoris Dellum's call for assistance?"

Orionet looks up in surprise as the two companions come in, followed by R racing around the room. He offers a hand to the goblin, a sincere smile across his face. When he sees Corso enter the tavern and receive a massive amount of food worth more than some of the villages Orionet has saved he starts, then elbows his new ratfolk friend lightly.

I think you have a rival in the cheese game, Mouse. Orionet chuckles at his own joke before composing himself and answering the Baron's question, a surprisingly blank look on his face.

If you mean the call to come here for fame and riches, it would seem so, though I doubt everyone is motivated by such.

Also no alias yet. Or rather I don't want to post with it until I decide if I like the name, so I can still change it...

Rath leans back in the shadows in the corner of the tavern, looking at the gathering.

Fools. They're not even checking the mead. No knowing what's been put in there while they're blithely getting drunk.

The rat is the only one who seems to have a lick of sense. He took his food first, and they have a notoriously tough constitution. Might be able to stand up to some poison, but a bomb should start things off well. Start with him, and then the snake woman, for the same ...

No! he thinks furiously, shaking his head and claws involuntarily scratching the table, splinters forming.

Just keep a low profile; whatever that is is likely nothing to do with you and hopefully we can keep it that way. Surely Dellum can't hire all of us, but it doesn't seem as if anyone's going to resort to swords to try to win the job.

He pulls his hood a little lower, growling almost inaudibly to himself in irritation.

Alathos sits back, thoroughly entertained by the antics of the little hyper goblin. He looks carefully but quickly at each individual at the table. Seemingly satisfied that he has taken in his surroundings, Alathos pours a glass of wine and looks to Inigo;

How about we get to know each other a bit better before we go handling swords?

He smiles, lets out a quick chuckle, and takes a sip of wine.

This lot has spunk, I'll give them that. Let's hope it translates to skill when combat arises.