Eldbale's The Dragon's Demand

Game Master Brominate

Sheridan quietly avoids the light-bearers and hugs the wall, slowly working his way across the chamber.

The cleric prays for guidance as he gingers himself over the barricades.

Climb: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 2 + 1 = 17

"I feel about half dead, but that guy looks all the way dead, as in dead dead, or at least not undead."

Seeing Kane's treatment of the body the cleric asks.

"Someone you knew?"

He kneels down to examine the body.

Perception to search for items and for cause of death: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

"Ragathiel, please see that this man's soul does not get caught in the throws of undeath as did the last of my foes. Yet that the soul is delievered unto whichever fate the living earned for its eternal reward."

"Hardly, but I have a suspicion of his identity. Our elusive wizard, Master Hunclay. The late Master Hunclay, I fear..." Kane mused, frowning a bit. Sad, really. Always hard to see an academic go like this... though it raised the question of WHAT he was doing to be caught in a collapse like this.

Kane noted the key ring and lifted it up, studying the pair of keys. "Most curious. Answer one question, only for it to be replaced by more questions. The biggest one being: why would kobolds be interested in slaying a local wizard?" Standing up, Kane pocketed the keys, before readying his axe again.

"Fortunately, I speak Draconic quite well... what say we find one and ask it directly?"

Stone joins Kane in examining the body. He takes notice of the keys as well before the academic pockets them. As far as the body is concerned, this man was definitely crushed by stone and earth. His body is quite battered and bruised, and the blood matted hair is mostly dry. While examining the body, you happen to glance to the north.

"The blood in the hair looks slightly damp so his death must have coincided with the tower collapse."

He then points to the two kobold bodies under a layer of earth and stone still clutching their spades.

"Here lie two more of the kobold sappers. The method of bringing down the tower is no longer in question. But, was this simply over obstructing the wizard's view?"

The cleric considers something for a moment.

"I think the collapse must have released the ghoul. Hopefully there are not more about, but there are several areas of this complex that appear to have been untouched from the time of its original fall."

He stands up and keeps his crossbow trained in the direction of the passageway.

"Yantri, can you look to see if the ghoul tracks are on top of the collapsed portion? I am thinking your tracking skills might help read us the story printed on the earth in here. A chance to show some of your woodswise skills."

He smiles genuinely.

Sheridan checks the small alcove in the north-west corner of the chamber, then moves on into the tunnel to the north.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Sheridan is blissfully unaware of how badly he is doing his job.

Yantri nods as she moves forward. "I can look. The recent movement of all the rocks and dust will probably hide older tracks, but anything since the collapse should be easy enough to find." The dwarf is in no hurry, and, relying on Sheridan's watchful eyes to the north, focuses on the ground, looking for tracks that might have been left by the ghoul, kobolds or the wizard.

"Someone should check those kobold bodies to see if we can confirm how they died. If they scuffled with the ghoul some, it'll have left marks on them most likely. If it was the cave-in then we'll still need to be on the lookout for whatever it had encountered before us."

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Yantri searches but finds no tracks for the ghoul on this side of the barricades.

Finding nothing more of real interest, the party continues through the tunnel ?

If you all aren't ready to move on, feel free to keep posting. No need to wait for me. I'll chime in when I need to.

Okay, I'm botting the party to move things forward, and to get us out of this dungeon!

The party continues north, through the tunnel. After everything they've encountered, they're finally seeing things pertaining to the morning's events, and you might could there is a air of grim excitement amongst the group. Excitement because they may actually get some answers and finish the task they were charged with. Grim because of all they had to experience, and lose, to get to this point.

As you head up the tunnel, you come to a split; a fork. Sheridan scouts north briefly and reports back that he discovered a hole in the ground that leads to a narrow, four-feet-wide tunnel that heads to the east.

The party hears sounds coming from path that leads west from the fork.
As they approach the sounds are easier to hear, but not necessarily easier to understand.

"Çfarë do të shkojmë për të bërë? Nëse i kemi zemëruar njerëzit, ata me siguri do të vijnë pas nesh!"
"Edhe nëse nuk e bëjnë, ndëshkimi ynë do të jetë i madh! Shefi me siguri do të ketë bishtin tonë për këtë!"
"Të qetë, budallenj! Dikush po vjen. Vrasni ata dhe ndëshkimi ynë mund të pakësohet!"

As Sheridan rounds the corner, an arrow flies right at him, piercing his shoulder!
Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Combat is starting!

Bold may act:

Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Kane, Yantri // Kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status:
Sheridan HP: 6/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status:
Stone HP: 5/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status:
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status:

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Green): HP: ? AC: ?

”That was a mistake you little scaly bastards!”

Stone bares his bastard sword.

”By Ragathiel’s wings we shall have his blessing!”

Stone casts Bless filling his allies with courage.

Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects.

In a burst of sparks and scintillating light, Sheridan charges at the blue kobold he can see.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15
non-lethal damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The blessed Ifrit rushes forward, whacking the blue-scaled kobold with his sap, dealing 4 points of nonlethal damage!

Sesserak's turn!

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

The ranged kobold shoots another arrow at Sheridan, but he was prepared for it this time. Not that it mattered as the arrow shot wide. embedding itself into the cave wall.

Bold may act:

Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Kane, Yantri // Kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 6/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 5/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status:
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: ?
Kobold (Green): HP: ? AC: ?

Yantri hustles down the corridor, past Stone, and takes up a position behind Sheridan. Scanning the area for targets, she spots the kobold to the west, takes carefaul aim, and fires off another loud shot.

Musket Attack vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 23
Damage (B and P): 1d12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

There's probably cover here, but at least I'm not firing into melee this time.

Move action to get into position, standard action to fire at the Green Kobold.

There's a loud BANG! as Yantri shoots the green-scaly reptilian, who gives a loud yelp that's drowned out by the echoes of the musket shot, still reverberating around the cavern. The kobold crumples to the ground, bleeding out from the gunshot wound.

Bold can act:
Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane // Kobold

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 6/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 5/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status:
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, dying

Botting Kane

The Wizard rushes up to the bleeding kobold and attempts to stabilize him.

Heal DC 15: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

But he seems unable to stop the bleeding.

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Kobolds' turn
Con DC 10: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (14) - 3 = 11
But then the bleeding seems to stop on its own anyway.
Green kobold is stable, but unconscious.

The blue-scaled kobold hisses something at Sheridan before thrusting its spear at him.
"Do të të rrinë, njeri i ndershëm, i ndyra!"

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4non-critical hit

The spear grazes Sheridan's arm for 2 points of damage and the kobold makes a hissy, guttural sound of delight.

Bold may act:
Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane // Kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 4/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 5/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, stable

Sheridan will be so cool if he makes it to level 2. I think I'm taking Positioning Attack

Sheridan catches the spear along his forearm and steps into the lunge, bringing his sap down on the kobold's shoulder. "Stand down and you may yet live."
Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Botting Stone

Stone advances, circling around so ensure the two remaining kobolds can't escape, and to cast more light on them. He readied himself, ready to slash his holy sword, should either approach him.

Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 This readied action will miss
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Sesserak's turn!

The tougher looking kobold sees Stone as he rounds the large stone pillar in the middle of this cavern.

She nocks an arrow, aims, and lets fly.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18+2 (favored enemy)=20 (Hit!)
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3+2 (favored enemy)=5

The arrow slams into the human's chest, knocking him off his feet. His sword clangs to ground beside him.

(Stone, you are now Disabled. )

When your current hit point total drops to exactly 0, you are disabled.

You gain the staggered condition and can only take a single move or standard action each turn (but not both, nor can you take full-round actions). You can take move actions without further injuring yourself, but if you perform any standard action (or any other strenuous action) you take 1 point of damage after completing the act. Unless your activity increased your hit points, you are now at –1 hit points and dying.

Healing that raises your hit points above 0 makes you fully functional again, just as if you’d never been reduced to 0 or fewer hit points.

Bold can act:

Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane // Kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 4/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 0/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls); Staggered
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, stable

What the heck? I posted last night.

It would be a 15 to hit if that makes a difference with a +1 from bless.

"Bah, not again! Yantri is dismayed as Stone once again falls to the ground. She dashes around to position herself between the kobold with the spear and the human's prone body. She drops her musket as she runs and pulls out her machete and takes a wild swipe with it in order to better hold the scaly antagonist back.

Melee attack: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4
Damage (S): 1d6 ⇒ 4

"Kane, leave that one alone and help me keep this one off of Stone!

Free action to drop the musket, move action to move to that spot on the map (Sorry Sheridan, dwarves are slow and I can't get to a better flanking spot, but hopefully Kane will!) with free action to draw the machete on the way. Standard action to miss badly with the machete.

What the heck? I posted last night.

It would be a 15 to hit if that makes a difference with a +1 from bless.

Oh sorry, Stone. I didn't see a post. I'm seeing your last post to have been Sunday. Did the website get glitchy and wipe your post?

@Yantri: Drawing your machete is a free action for you?

Yantri drops her precious musket, rushing to aide and defend the cleric. Unfortunately, She's much better with a gun than a blade. She swings wild, and misses wide.

Kane may act

It would normally be a move action, but because I have BAB +1 I can do it as a free action combined with a regular move.

The wizard hears Yantri's plea and rushes to aid and defend Stone. He's still conscious but flat on his back. Kane feels they need this scuffle to end so he can tend to his fallen ally. He yells out, making the same sounds as the dragonkin.
"Askush nuk ka nevojë të vdesë sot! Shtrije krahët! Ndoshta ne mund të përfitojmë reciprokisht njëri-tjetrin!"

Kobolds turn.
The green kobold is still unconscious.

The small blue-tinted kobold takes a step to its right, thrusting its spear at Sheridan! 5 ft step

Spear attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Damage: 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

But Sheridan was too quick and nimbly dodged the little lizard's pointy stick.

(It's not important for this turn, but I should mention that the ranged kobold is on a slight ledge. Let's say 3 feet higher than the ground everyone else is on.)

Bold may act:
Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Kane, Yantri // Kobolds

Remember, Stone, move actions or standard actions only. But Standard actions you perform inflict 1 point of damage after the act. So if the standard action doesn't heal you, you'll fall unconscious. But once you're above Zero hp, you'll lose the staggered condition.

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 4/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 0/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls); Staggered (move or standard actions only)
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, stable

Stone channels out the injured kobolds and releases a healing burst.

”Lift us up above these flames and the ashes so that we might fight on in your name.”

Positive selective channel: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Stone gains 4 and loses 1 so he is now at 3/10. And no longer staggered! Though you are still prone and your weapon is on the ground.

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 12/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls); Prone
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, stable

I've never gotten into combat maneuvers, but this seems like the character to start learning... I'm too low on HP to risk the AoO right now, but Reposition looks tempting. Instead, I'll skip to the part where I scare people.

Sparks fly from Sheridan's mouth as he unleashes a brilliantly poetic string of ingnan expletives, eyes aglow. Each strike of his sap sounds against the kobold's spear, sending tremors down the shaft and into the creature's arms. It will never end, he seems to say. When their strength flags and their tools break, he will be there to strike the anvil. When the plants die and the sky darkens with smoke, he will be there to strike the anvil. When the earth falls away into the sea, he will be there to strike the anvil.

Intimidation: Demoralize: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Only Frightening triggers, so it would be 2 rounds of Shaken, if successful against a DC of 10 + HD + WIS, which I suppose is possible with a kobold...

Sheridan you have 8hp after the burst.

10 vs DC 10 (10+1-1=10). Success

The blue kobold locks eyes with the suddenly ferocious ifrit, feeling the tremors traveling through the spear in its hands. It stands its ground but has decidedly stopped spewing insults and taunts.

Blue kobold is shaken for 2 rounds (–2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks).

In a bit, Sesserak's turn. We're doing a department Thanksgiving dinner for lunch today. I'll be back when I'm slightly larger.

Sesserak's turn!

With a fierceness, the captain's eyes narrow and focus on the human who came rushing around the pillar, and is now standing between her and a nearly defeated foe, and dared to speak her ancient tongue. She nocks another arrow.

"Do not defile our language with you filthy human tongue!" she rasps in Common.

Then, with Deadly Aim she looses the arrow at Kane.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 + 1 - 1 = 21 (favored enemy, point-blank, deadly aim)
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 6

The projectile shoots and slices right under his armpit, leaving cuts on both his arm and torso, dealing 6 points of damage.

Bold may act:

Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane // Kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 6/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls); Prone
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15 Status: Shaken (2 rounds)
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, stable

"Ah good, you can speak common. If you yield now we might be able to end this without needing to take your lives."

Yantri steps up, attempting to block the leader's shot's against her allies behind her as much as possible, while taking another clumsy swing with the machete at the now shivering spear wielder.

Machete Chop!: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7

Damage (S): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Kane grit his teeth as the arrow cut through. That was probably going to leave a mark. Certainly were rude little creatures! And very presumptuous, too! Draconic is a raw and powerful language, capable of great feats of magic!

In fact...

Stepping around Yantri, Kane angled himself just right, waving his axe and chanting words. In draconic, no less! Perhaps it was time to show these little brutes what true mastery of their parent tongue could do!

The runes on Kane's axe began to glow, shifting from vibrant color to vibrant color, before blasting forth and splattering themselves onto the ground, the wall, the tunnel ceiling... and of course, the kobolds, leaving a wide array of bright colors everywhere!

Stepping 5 feet to between Yantri and Sheridan, and casting Color Spray (DC 14) on the kobolds. I think I can angle it between Yantri and Sheridan. Forgot I had that saved up!

Clumsy indeed! ;)

Yantri swings again but can't seem to make contact.

Kane makes a surprisingly spry step onto a ledge of the center pillar, wincing a bit from the pain, then sends a burst of vibrant colors out towards the kobolds.

The colorful dust settles, and the blue kobold with the spear lies unconscious on his back, its spear laying on the ground beside it. (If it wasn't shaken due to Sheridan, it would have succeeded its saving throw. I call that teamwork!) The kobold is unconscious, blinded, and stunned for 2d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 rounds. Then just blinded and stunned for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds. Then stunned for 1 round.
The leader kobold seems unaffected but the spray of color, but perhaps shows a slight hint of worry in her eyes.

Kobolds turn!

Both of the kobolds (blue and green) are unconscious and cannot act!

Bold can act:

Stone, Sheridan // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane // Kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 6/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls); Prone
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? AC: ?
Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15-2-1 Status: Unconscious (helpless), Blinded, Stunned (4 rds)
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious, stable

Sheridan watches as Kane raises his axe... and the kobold in front of him collapses as if struck. Pivoting in place, the ifrit slips between Kane and Yantri to circle around to the remaining kobold's side. "No one has died yet. Stand down, and that won't change. Pursue your blood feud at your own peril!"

Sap: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 3 + 1 = 20 blessed
Non-lethal Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Enforcer-Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
I'll see how you'd like to handle a round of Frightened when we've got three AoO lined up... for science.

Luckily for her, it wasn't a critical hit, so she'd merely be shaken for 3, and not frightened at all.

14 vs 14 (10+3+1) The kobold captain takes 3 points of nonlethal damage and is shaken for 3 rounds (–2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks).

My apologies, I should be more verbose. There are two features at play. Enforcer, which allows the intimidation roll as a free action after a successful hit, and affects the number of rounds of shaken based on damage, and Frightening:

Whenever a thug successfully uses Intimidate to demoralize a creature, the duration of the shaken condition is increased by 1 round. In addition, if the target is shaken for 4 or more rounds, the thug can instead decide to make the target frightened for 1 round.

Exactly. As I said, the kobold captain takes 3 points of nonlethal damage and is frightened for 1 round. ;)

So she's fleeing and we're taking those attacks of opportunity then?

No, because it is Stone's turn. And... it says a frightened person will flee if possible, but may fight if unable to. This kobold cannot safely do so and based on other info I have, she will most likely fight, with a -2 penalty.

Also, I'll bot Stone because this turn would be boring for him anyway, most likely.

The cleric rises to his feet, grabbing his sword along the way. Once upright, he stands shakily for a moment, finds firm footing, and steels himself. He looks ready to enter the fray.

Sesserak's turn!

Dropping her bow, the visibly frightened but still angry kobold takes a large jump step towards her fallen comrade, always careful to not step on him and lose her footing. As she steps, she draws her spear out and thrusts it at Yantri.

Spear Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

She missed narrowly due to her brief moment of fear. Some part of her realized that fear would not help her here, so why bother with it? She turned the fear into a fierce focus.

Bold may act:

Sheridan, Stone // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane, // kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 6/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls); Prone
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? (3nl) AC: 20 Status:

Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15-2-1 Status: Unconscious (helpless), Blinded, Stunned (4 rds)
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious (helpless), stable

Yantri frowns and dodges out of the way, letting the kobold's spear pass right by her shoulder, and then rolling to a position at it's back. "Fine, you're not going to surrender and you're not going to run. I'll give you bravery, though without wisdom bravery's not going to help you much here."

Waving her machete in what amounts to big swinging archs in the confined space, the dwarf forces the kobold to pay attention to her attacks if it wants to avoid a nasty gash on it's arm.

Melee attack: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5
Machete Damage (S): 1d6 ⇒ 4

On the plus side, if I were rolling like this with my Musket I'd be dealing with misfires, so I'm avoiding that!

Free action to talk, 5 foot step, standard action to miss with another attack.

Botting Kane because He's got a lot going on.

Kane takes a swing at the remaining kobold with his battleaxe.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

His swing was closer than Yantri's but the kobold dodged his attack as well.

The other kobolds are unconscious.

Bold may act:

Sheridan, Stone // Sesserak // Yantri, Kane // kobolds

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 6/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls);
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ? (3nl) AC: 20 Status:

Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15-2-1 Status: Unconscious (helpless), Blinded, Stunned (3 rds)
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious (helpless), stable

5-foot step.
Sheridan shifts into a flanking position with Yantri. With the creature finally distracted, he is able to choose his strikes more carefully.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21 Flanking, Blessed
Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (6) + 1 + 1 = 11 Dirty Fighting
Enforcer allows for a Demoralize roll with non-lethal damage.

"Yield!"
Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Enforcer deals rounds of Shaken equal to damage dealt, and Frightening increases Shaken rounds by 1, totaling 12 rounds of shaken.

But, then again, being surrounded on all sides, one versus many, can instill quite a bit of fear in an individual. Sesserak felt it but steeled herself. Still, the fear would affect her.

Stone still to act.

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 6/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls);
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: ?(14nl) AC: 20 Status: Shaken (12 rds)

Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15-2-1 Status: Unconscious (helpless), Blinded, Stunned (3 rds)
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious (helpless), stable

Stone crosses the distance with vengeance in his eyes.

”If you will not yield to words and reason—Then you shall yield to steel!”

The cleric brings down his blade upon the stricken kobold.

Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 + 1 = 21

1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Stone advances and swings his sword, cutting deep into the kobold. The wound is severe but she's still conscious.

Sesserak's[b] turn!

[b]"Parlay! ... I yield. There's no going back anyway. But you have to guarantee my life. Then I'll talk. Parlay!"

Turn-wise, it's Yantri and Kane's turn. But anyone may speak to the kobold. But all other actions remaining in turn order.

Stat Tracker
Global Condition: None |

Global Condition:
Kane HP: 6/12 - AC: 12/12/10 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Sheridan HP: 8/10 - AC: 17/13/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)
Stone HP: 3/10 - AC: 16/12/14 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls);
Yantri HP: 11/11 - AC: 16/13/13 Status: Blessed (+1 Attack Rolls)

NPCS:
Sesserak: HP: -13 (14nl) AC: 20 Status: Shaken (11 rds)

Kobold (Blue): HP: ?(4NL) AC: 15-2-1 Status: Unconscious (helpless), Blinded, Stunned (3 rds)
Kobold (Green): HP: -13 AC: 23 Status: Unconscious (helpless), stable

Sheridan lets his sap hang from its loop. "I can tie up the others. Someone should block the exit. Nothing in our orders about killing thinking folk."

Yantri's machete lowers somewhat, but she keeps it ready to swing again if needed. "We've no need to take your life here. If you'd been listening it's what we've been trying to tell you all along. From what we've seen here today, and assuming you're working with the rest of the kobolds in the area, you've lost too many of your people this day already. Put the spear down and we'll try talking and see if we can't get some things cleared up about what's happened here."

The dwarf stays between the obvious exit and the remaining kobold, giving the others room to work to tend to and tie the unconscious bodies.

The kobold eyes Yantri for a moment, makes a sound almost like a sigh of resignation, and leans against the wall. She holds her spear upright for support.

"Hmph. I forgot you humans value the One over the Tribe. Foolish. Yet that is where I found myself. Failure is not tolerated, but I do not wish to die. Not today. If I were to return, that is exactly what would happen. I am Sesserak, captain of the Blood Vow Tribe, and I failed. In exchange for my life, I offer you this...Unë nuk mund të besoj se jam gati ta bëj këtë... There is a tunnel north of here that leads back to my tribe's lair. It comes out at the... Gurore." She looks to Kane as she tries to find the right word. "Ata nxjerrin gurë. Gurore? Not used now. Flooded long time ago." The captain winces in pain for a moment, then continues addressing everyone. "Humans would be angry, I know this from the start. The ones who caused collapse are there. That is where you should go. Wizard was a fool. Hired by him to collapse tower. Make it look accidental. He said that was key. Now he's dead due to his foolishness and we've attracted the whole town's attention. The Tribe is starting to panic."

Oh, forgot to put:

Combat over!

Sheridan disarms the unconscious kobolds and binds their ankles as a precaution. Their party had enforced their control over the situation by violence, and they could not afford to rely on the gratitude of the spared kobolds. Fear is a tool and like any other tool, it is most useful when used in careful measures.

"The town will hear what we tell them. Your tribe was hired by the wizard, this tragedy is on his hands. Their leader will be glad to hear a rival was buried in his own foolish exploits. Is there some forgone payment your tribe was counting on? If the risks were obvious, I can't imagine what brought your kin to accept this task." Sheridan sounds concerned. "Perhaps the balance of your mission is still yours to tip? "

The captain's eyes narrow as Sheridan speaks. Even with the gruff shape of her speech in the reptilian snout, her words are spoken with great disdain, as if she's spitting venom.

"Do not pretend to care about one not your own. Do not think of us as friends. Do not mistake my treachery of my own tribe as indifference to yours. My tribe hates humans. Those foolish enough to travel alone deep in the forests become our slaves. I hate you also."
She actually spits on the ground at Sheridan's feet.
"We are not comrades. You are my enemies that I failed to kill. Tell the leader of your human tribe what you want; it won't matter. You will kill my tribe. Nothing slates the desire for blood and violence; the desire for revenge. You would know this if you understood the cruelty of men. Which is why I will not be going back. Do what you want with me, but I will not be returning to my lair. I will die first!"

She looks at each of you, her loathing quite clear and visible.