The half-elf advances to Q20 and attempts again to perforate the defiant and diminutive druid, letting his arrows do the talking for him. Sadly, they seem to be as articulate as he is....
DA arrow to druid, incl. PBS and inspiration:1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 19 DA arrow damage, if applicable, incl. PBS and inspiration:1d8 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 10
Human Bard 5 | HP 36/36 | AC 17; Tch 12; FF 15 | F +3; R +7; W +4 | CMB+3; CMD 15 | Speed 30 ft | Init +9 | MW Longspear: +4 (1d8/x3) | Perc +9
Taliesin heals herself one last time, then advances closer to the action. All the while, she continues holding her banner and inspiring her companions with encouragement.
DC is 14 (Reflex) to keep from having wings stuck and falling straight down. Regardless of save creature is entangled and can only move half distance.
Adhesive Spittle:
Once during this spell's duration, you can spit a viscous liquid as a standard action. This liquid functions as a tanglefoot bag, except you do not have to make a successful attack roll to hit your target. The DCs to counteract this adhesive (to avoid being stuck to the floor, to fly, to break the adhesive, or to cast a spell) use the spell's DC rather than a tanglefoot bag's normal DCs. The adhesive persists for 2d4 rounds after you spit it.
Tanglefoot bag:
A tanglefoot bag is a small sack filled with tar, resin, and other sticky substances. When you throw a tanglefoot bag at a creature (as a ranged touch attack with a range increment of 10 feet), the bag comes apart and goo bursts out, entangling the target and then becoming tough and resilient upon exposure to air. An entangled creature takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity and must make a DC 15 Reflex save or be glued to the floor, unable to move. Even on a successful save, it can move only at half speed. Huge or larger creatures are unaffected by a tanglefoot bag. A flying creature is not stuck to the floor, but it must make a DC 15 Reflex save or be unable to fly (assuming it uses its wings to fly) and fall to the ground. A tanglefoot bag does not function underwater.
A creature that is glued to the floor (or unable to fly) can break free by making a DC 17 Strength check or by dealing 15 points of damage to the goo with a slashing weapon. A creature trying to scrape goo off itself, or another creature assisting, does not need to make an attack roll; hitting the goo is automatic, after which the creature that hit makes a damage roll to see how much of the goo was scraped off. Once free, the creature can move (including flying) at half speed. If the entangled creature attempts to cast a spell, it must make a concentration check with a DC of 15 + the spell's level or be unable to cast the spell. The goo becomes brittle and fragile after 2d4 rounds, cracking apart and losing its effectiveness. An application of universal solvent to a stuck creature dissolves the alchemical goo immediately. Crafting this item is a DC 25 Craft (alchemy) check.
Morvius laughs. "Good th-thing you were along, Tali!" He'll search the enemy craft for any indication of organization--papers warning them about the party, log books, and the like.
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
After the groups collects the body of the druid, Las retrieves his dropped items and makes sure to kill the crocodile. The immediate danger eliminated, plops himself on the deck in a heap.
"Desna's beard! That is not how you want to start the day. Nonetheless, that was some impressive team work.." Las looks over at the permanently dead croc. "I really aught to eat this thing on principle, but I don't have much of an appetite."
"Some of these pirates might still be alive. We should question them, find out who their contact is."
Las uses two applications of his wand of infernal healing on himself, then heals Truk, unless the half-orc objects.
Las does one last search of the all the assailants, including the croc for any gear they might have missed or information as to who they are and where they are from. Take 20 on each one.
"Apologies, Truk, I seem to have gotten on the bad side of this wand and it will no longer heed my commands. Perhaps the potions will be of some use or one of the others can use their wands."
Everything else is mundane which is why I didn't mention it. The croc only has bits and pieces of Lajas in its teeth, but no gear. They're all alive. The croc is in danger of drowning but you can save it if you want.
Lajas:
You notice that from their flashy fighting style and from their exotic weapons, atleast two of them are well trained in combat.
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
"This is disturbing...but not entirely unanticipated. I wonder if their style of fighting may have been more suitable for the arena than the top of a boat....".....Las taps one of the fallen with his foot. "...and judging by the outcome, I suspect they might have done better had there been an audience."
"Taliesin, you are skilled in the art of performance. Did you notice for certain whether it was a particular style or whether it was arena-style combat?"
Las thinks to himself, Why do I get the feeling we are going to find ourselves in the arena.
Las was not able to heal Truk at all. Las healed himself first and then the wand quit working (rolled a 1 on UMD). But the CLW's potions are free and hopefully Morvuis or Tali has a CLW's wand.
"Truk, are you skilled in the art of interrogation?"
After stripping the prisoners and binding them tightly with sturdy rope, Truk slips one of the suits of studded leather armor onto the halfling and sits her upright.
"Go ahead and hit her with that wand Tali. It should be safe to question her now."
Truk crouches down next to the bound halfling and her studded leather straight jacket.
"It's over. We beat you, your pet, and your goons. Tell about your operation, including who you're working for and where those stolen supplies are going and we'll let you live."
Diplomacy aid (for Tali probably):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
Las looks at Morvius with a smirk, "What do you think? Is she telling us a truth? I am not convinced she really wants us to pick a hell. I suspect she has one she would prefer."
Human Bard 5 | HP 36/36 | AC 17; Tch 12; FF 15 | F +3; R +7; W +4 | CMB+3; CMD 15 | Speed 30 ft | Init +9 | MW Longspear: +4 (1d8/x3) | Perc +9
Taliesin winks at the others.
"I knew you would come around. You seem so pleasant. Perhaps when we are done here, we can go shopping or you can tell me about that lovely pet you have," the bard says.
"But as I was saying, best friend, I have three questions. First, who do you work for? Second, why did you attack us? And third, do some of you have gladiator training from somewhere? You are so helpful. I'm sure someone has told you that before."
"I work for this guy named Deremin. We attacked you because it's our job to. I don't have any gladiator training. I think those guys do. Thank you so much for saying so."
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
"Tali, let us find out where this shipment is suppose to go, who is waiting for it, and whether we might find this Deremin character there. I am also curious if Deremin has an allegiance to any specific organizations. Finally, why is the druid working for this person?"
K. Local on Deremin (T10 w/Guidance):10 + 8 + 1 + 1d1d6 ⇒ 10 + 8 + 1 + (3) = 22
Human Bard 5 | HP 36/36 | AC 17; Tch 12; FF 15 | F +3; R +7; W +4 | CMB+3; CMD 15 | Speed 30 ft | Init +9 | MW Longspear: +4 (1d8/x3) | Perc +9
Taliesin nods.
"Those questions he just asked are exactly the ones I was hoping you would help me with, best friend! Can you answer those for me? I can't believe we finally found each other. You are so special!"
"Yea of course, besty. Yea, it's set to go back to base." She says giving you directions. "I don't think he has any allegiances to anyone. I work for him because he's my friend. He'll be back at base."
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
Las continues, "How is the base defended? Is there a password or unguarded entrance? Who is Deremin selling these goods to? Is he working with anyone in Tymon?"
"It has guards. Yea, you wave a torch around like so." She says demonstrating. "I dunno who the stuff goes to. Maybe someone in Tymon? You can ask him yourself."
Male Human (Garundi) #43870-5 | Investigator 6| HP 51/51 | Init +1 | AC: 16 T:11 FF:18 | F: +4 (+4 vs Poison), R: +6 W: +7 (+1 Trans)|+1 Adam. Stinging Whip +7(1d3+2) | Perception +11 | Diplo +9 | UMD +13 | Sense Motive +14 | Spellcraft +10 |DD +12
Active:
Darkvision 6h, Barkskin 1h, Longstrider 1h
Las makes sure that the druid cannot hear the conversation, "I am not convinced we are equipped to take on 'alot' of guards. I would like to know more about what we are up against."
K. Local on Local laws (T10+G):10 + 8 + 1 + 1d1d6 ⇒ 10 + 8 + 1 + (3) = 22DC is 10 per PRD
Want to know if there is any legal recourse against Deremin if he where captured alive.
Well since this is basically international waters, there isn't any. Hence why you were asked to end it yourselves. There is no more information to be had for you to do this.
It does take roughly a day, but based on the directions you were given, you believe you are getting close. How do you want to approach? Stealth, Deception, Frontal Assault?
