GMDQ's Skull and Shackles (Inactive)

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Thren's Climb skill is higher than Sal's, so with an accelerated climb she can get halfway up during her round, finish next time easily enough.

AOO vs Troop, Power attack: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 15 - 3 = 25
Damage: 2d4 + 17 ⇒ (4, 1) + 17 = 22

Her ranseur clatters to the floor, but with a practiced flick of the wrist, Sal loosens the strap that holds her harpoon to her sack and the smaller spear drops into her hand. Quick draw As she does so, she smoothly steps to face the captain directly. 5 foot step

Balancing the harpoon in both hands, she jabs at him twice.

Attack, Power Attack, Furious Focus: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25

Iterative Attack, Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 3 = 24

Damn! As Maxwell Smart used to say, missed it by that much!

She curses as he deftly dodges, the spear tips only managing to tear off some of the embroidery on his uniform.

First Mate attack of opportunity with shield: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30

First Mate Swift action to challenge Sal (Sworn Defense). Then two attacks full action.

Heavy Shield attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31

Shield damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9Free bull rush equal to attack roll.

Heavy Shield iterative: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

The First Mate bodies Sal back with his shield, forcing her to take a step back 5 feet and forcing himself in between her and his Captain, but the Captain advances to meet Sal again.

"Excellent work, Mr. Furey. Carve this one off from her scallywag friends and then we will carve her up."

Turning his focus to Sal, the Captain says, "Alas, m'lady, I fear you have mistaken me for a hwale. I assure you, I am far more agile."

And he thrust forward again, his rapier tangling with the hooks of Sal's harpoon. He pulls to toss the weapon aside, but Sal rotates the shaft and disengages.

Disarm: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26 That will not disarm Sal

The gunners stand at the rail, ready to repel boarders.

Captain 77/77 HP | AC 31 T26 FF 21 | CMD 26(30 disarm) | Fort+9 Ref +10 Will +7 |

First Mate 77/77 HP | AC 24 T13 FF 20 | CMD 27| Fort+11 Ref +11 Will +5 |

Gunner Troop 49/104 HP| AC 21 T12 FF19 | CMD 25 | Fort+11 Ref +7 Will +6 |

AC for Captain and First Mate changed because of uses of class abilities by First Mate. He is now defending the Captain with an aid another to raise AC by 4 and with a Cavalier Challenge to raise AC by 1.

Amended the Gunner Troop hit points to reflect that fact they were fireballed earlier. Captain and Mate were healed from that, but not these poor souls.

I'm going to have Lee ready an action to cast Haste on you as soon as 30 you are within 30 feet of each other.

"Naw, I've hunted plenty o' whales. They're smarter." Sal clicks her heels together, activating her daredevil boots. Free action, grants a +5 bonus to Acrobatics checks to avoid AOO. She then attempts to dive-roll around the First Mate to get to his other side (closer to where her ranseur dropped).

Acrobatics Check to Avoid AOO, boots: 1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 5 = 30

She shows she's not so slow herself, evading any potential blows from either combatant. The boots allow her to gain a +1 bonus to attacks vs the person whom she evade this 1 round

Sal then drives the tip of her harpoon toward the First Mate's thigh.

Standard Action to Attack, Daredevil Boots, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Vital Strike, Staggering Blow: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 1 - 2 = 16

I'm spending my hero point for a reroll on that. This is supposed to be cool.

1d20 + 14 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 1 - 2 = 28
Damage, Power Attack, Two Handed, Vital Strike: 2d8 + 4 + 2 + 9 ⇒ (6, 7) + 4 + 2 + 9 = 28

The First Mate also needs to succeed on a DC 18 Fortitude save or be staggered for 1 round

"And if I was you, I'd learn ta fight with somethin' other than a dinner plate."

Acrobatics, avoid AoO: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

Thren leaps up the side of the ship and hits the deck before the repellers can organize a defense against a nimble crazy tiefling. Her blade is in her hand in an instant and she stares down the men around her. And that's when she begins to sing, inspiring Sal, herself, Sandara, and any other allies in the longboat below.

Inspire courage is now active. Without using my horn, +2 morale bonus on saves vs. fear and charm effects (already covered by good hope spell), +2 competence bonus on attacks and weapon damage rolls.

Climb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Sandara, nowhere near as nimble as her captain, begins her steady ascent up the rope.

Captain Parry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 The Captain attempts to intercept Sal's thrust, but misses.

Captain 77/77 HP | AC 31 T26 FF 21 | CMD 26(30 disarm) | Fort+9 Ref +10 Will +7 |

First Mate 48/77 HP | AC 24 T13 FF 20 | CMD 27| Fort+11 Ref +11 Will +5 |

Gunner Troop 49/104 HP| AC 21 T12 FF19 | CMD 25 | Fort+11 Ref +7 Will +6 |

The Mate reaches to his belt and snatches an axe. "Well enough, let's see what you've got." He launches a barrage of attacks with axe and shield, hammering at Sal's defenses.

Heavy Shield attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Heavy Shield attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 Free bull rush pushes back 5 feet.

Heavy Shield damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Hand axe attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Hand axe confirm: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Hand axe damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Hand axe attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Free action quick draw hand axe, swift action activate Ranger Focus, Full Round attack.

The Captain moves to catch up. [b]"Devils, Mr. Furey, stop driving her away from me.

Captain rapier attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20 Miss

The gunners shift their focus to Captain Threnody, surprised at how easily she came aboard.

Troop attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19Miss!

Lee's haste spell goes off, benefitting Sal, Thren, and Sandara.

Round 4

The First Mate also needs to succeed on a DC 18 Fortitude save or be staggered for 1 round

Forgive me, but I don't see where he made this check. While he may have a high chance of succeeding, I'd still like to see if it did or not as the whole point of this maneuver was to attempt to stagger him to deny him a full attack action this round (which would therefore negated every single attack and move he did after his first). Need to know before I post because I need to confirm my position and damage.

Fort save DC 18: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Well, crap. I was hoping to avoid rewriting all of that. Sorry for missing rolling the save.

Retcon: Mate makes just the first attack (no drawing the axe). He doesn't advance with the free bull rush because he can't take a 5 foot step. Captain still advances and misses that attack. I fixed the map to reflect this positioning.

Going forward, would it be preferable for us to roll saves for foes if we know their bonus? I'll also try to be sure effects like that are better emphasized when I have a long post of actions.

Sal stomps on the handle of her fallen ranseur and flips it into her hands.

If I can attempt an Acro to avoid AOO on retrieving weapon, this is that roll. If not I'll just risk the AOO.
Acrobatics to avoid AOO: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31

She steps backward 5 foot step, hangs her harpoon back off her haversack, and rewields her ranseur. Now threatening with reach again

2 move actions plus a 5 foot step. Sorry not very exciting or good use of haste on its first round, but hoping in the long run this positions me/us better

attack, troop: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
crit, confirmation roll: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32
attack, troop: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
attack troop: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27

damage, crit: 2d6 + 13 + 13 ⇒ (6, 3) + 13 + 13 = 35
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Thren eyes the men and women around her with an evil, perhaps crazy grin And then she's in their midst, stabbing away. Her blade almost crackles with arcane power as she stabs into one large repeller and skewers him through the chest. Her speedy movements are too fast for the crew and her blade finds the next largest man and pierces his throat. All the while she's singing away, her song one of Andoran's own. Her last swing goes through the thigh of a Mwangi woman, knocking a third one down.

This whirlwind of terror disperses the crew of the ship in moments and pushes towards Sal.

Full attack with haste, took out the troop and then a five foot step towards Sal.

Sandara keeps climbing up towards the deck.

Climb: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8
Climb: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11

But the bodies going over the rail from Thren's enthusiastic display of carnage keep her from getting anywhere fast.

You can make their saves if you know their bonuses. I'm sure occasionally an opponent will have some ability or feat that would make that a problem, but I'll try to include those.

Troop is down.

The First Mate steps forward carefully, keeping his shield between himself and Sal's reach.

Full Defense.

The Captain moves forward with equal care, striking again at Sal's weapon. Once again, the ranseur flies out of Sal's hand, this time skittering across the deck toward Thren. Greater Disarm throws the weapon 15 feet in a random direction. In this case landing at the place where the diamond is on the map next to Thren.

Disarm: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38

direction: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Captain 77/77 HP | AC 29 T24 FF 19 | CMD 26(30 disarm) | Fort+9 Ref +10 Will +7 |

First Mate 48/77 HP | AC 29 T18 FF 24 | CMD 27| Fort+11 Ref +11 Will +5 |

Round 5

Almost as quickly as the Chelish captain knocks her ranseur back out of her hand, Sal is re-retrieving her harpoon, smirking as though this is what she planned (whether it actually is what she planned or not, she's not telling). Quick draw

With both hands and bolstered now by magic and bardic inspiration, she attempts again to hook this big fish.

Mwk Harpoon Attack 1, Two Handed, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 1 + 2 = 27

Mwk Harpoon Attack 2-hasted bonus attack, Two Handed, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 25

Mwk Harpoon Attack 3-iterative attack, Two Handed, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 9 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 21

Weird statistical likelihood of 10,11,12, and I would kill for rolling that *high* if this were Dottie, but sadly not quite high enough versus Mr AC here. Now, if I were flanking... Thren you think we can arrange that shortly?

"Well, ya can't hit nothin' but a pole but ya can sure dance quick, I'll give you that. Mebbe we just need more partners..."

She then takes a step back to give herself and her allies more maneuvering room toward their foes.

Also just a reminder/for future reference that the harpoon is tied to a rope and the rope is stored in her haversack (obviously with the one end pulled out of the side where she hangs the harpoon). She can still be disarmed of it, but it is attached to something.

Moving into position now.

Thren continues to sing but interweaves a few arcane words in between verses. She's then off, moving around to flank the man she's seen Sal fighting.

Thren cast displacement on herself. 50% miss chance for 9 rounds. She also maintains her inspire courage.

Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Climb: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Sandara finally makes the rail and finds the fight is on.

As the fight continues, you gradually gain an appreciation for the way these two fight together. The mate's shield blocks for the Captain, the Captain's rapier engages attacks against the mate. You aren't sure where the attack is coming from and what is the defense.

Going to be fun to watch this fight play out.

The Captain slides sideways to slip within Sal's defenses and then presses the attack.

5 foot step. Standard action to attack. Retain attack to parry.

Attack with Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 - 2 = 31
Confirm Crit with Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 17 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 17 - 2 = 34

crit damage: 2d6 + 24 ⇒ (2, 2) + 24 = 28

The mate turns his attention to preventing Threnody from causing any damage, keeping his shield in her face.

Attack of Opportunity to Aid another: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Doing things in slightly the wrong order here. I assume someone will attack the Captain. If that happens the mate uses an Attack of Opportunity to aid the Captain to improve AC. If that doesn't happen, the AC doesn't matter anyway.

Captain 77/77 HP | AC 32 T27 FF 23 | CMD 26(30 disarm) | Fort+9 Ref +10 Will +7 |

First Mate 48/77 HP | AC 29 T19 FF 24 | CMD 27| Fort+11 Ref +11 Will +5 |

With Thren now adjacent to the already injured mate, and given their opponents'coordinated maneuvers, Sal decides it's best to get close to the mate as well to allow Thren to benefit from a flank. She clicks her heels to once again activate her boots and then cartwheels away from Thren to stand diagonally adjacent to the mate and directly 10 feet north of the captain (On my phone so can't move my square. Point is to get in a spot where Thren can flank the mate if she takes a 5 foot step south. And not trying to metagame--with these guys being so hard to hit, my priority is to get into a flanking position, because we need as many bonuses to hit as we can get. I can't flank this round but I can move so Thren can and she can still get a full attack on the mate. We can't flank the captain this round because of his vs our position without putting them into a better position to flank us in return. Sal does potentially trigger an AOO from the captain anyway (eta except she just skidded past the DC).

Acrobatics to avoid AOO, Daredevil boots: 1d20 + 15 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 5 = 26

She then thrusts her harpoon at the mate.

Attack, power attack, furious focus, haste, inspire courage: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 + 2 = 36

Damage, Power attack, inspire courage: 1d8 + 6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 9 + 2 = 23

Did we decide the harpoon grapples or has that more complicated mechanic from 3.5?

Out of the corner of her eye, she sees Sandara has made it and calls to her, "Hey Doc, when you get a chance, toss me that fishin spear would ya?"

Sandara hears Sal's call and moves to retrieve her spear and toss it her way.

btw Sal, I don't see the good hope bonus up there. It stack with inspire courage for attack and damage rolls. Just not for saves vs charm and fear effects.

Sal, I think I got you in the right spot?

attack first mate: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30
attack first mate, hasted attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35
attack first mate, iterative: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
damage, attack 1: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
damage, hasted attack: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Thren sees that Sal's reached the same conclusion she has, that the mate's guarding the captain and has to go. Still singing, she slides into position and flicks a series of quick deadly blows at the man's face. The crimson magic of her blade sizzles as she draws blood with her first strike, then she follows up with a solid thrust to the chest to down the mate. When her blade comes free, she flicks the blood aside and points it at the captain to plainly say 'You're next'.

Full attack on first mate (not Sandara, the other one!)
Swift action: arcane strike
Free action: maintain inspire courage
Five foot step

Captain 77/77 HP | AC 26 T20 FF 19 | CMD 26(30 disarm) | Fort+9 Ref +10 Will +7 |

The first mate dies with a froth of blood on his lips, dropping to the deck.

The Captain turns to meet Thren. "If I must die to protect the Queen's ship, that is precisely what I have pledged to do. I regret I have only one life to give in her service." His head bows slightly, enough to denote his respect at your skills, but not enough to give advantage.

His rapier flicks out, engaging the hilt of Thren's and flinging it across the deck.

Disarm Thren: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

5 foot step. Full attack. Saving an attack here for a parry.

That's what I get for not remembering to update the CMD line. *facepalm* My goof, I deserve it. Fixing it now.

Also, I have displacement active with a 50% miss chancxe. How does that interact with the disarm attempt?

I think displacement would apply. I left off a +4 bonus to his disarm, so I think it would have worked anyway.

Displacement low fails: 1d100 ⇒ 7

So Thren still has her sword.

Thanks. I would've accepted it regardless as that was a goof on my part. Now CMD is accurate. Sal is up now I believe?

Yep, Sal then Thren. I am pretty limited here.

I do have a parry at +17 to roll against one attack.

I entirely missed/forgot I had good hope cast on me, sorry

"That's the problem, mister. This ship and any other once it enters these waters belongs to the Shackles. Yer Queen's got a bee in her bonnet about that fact and that's why yer gonna pray the price, and I reckon there's gonna be no prize for loyalty for you in hell..."

Understanding the captain's level of skill, she nonetheless takes a risk that will be worth it if she can carry it off. She takes a five foot step back, picks up her ranseur, and picturing the captain's sword as a slippery eel, attempts to fish it out of his hands.

Disarm Attempt, Haste, Good Hope, Inspire Courage, Disarm Weapon: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 31

Oh, I think also with the reach weapon she should be still flanking... I can't remember

She catches the blade in the ranseur's barbed tines, twists the haft of her weapon, and the rapier clatters to the floor.

"Oh, and ah-- thanks fer the tactics lesson."

She swings her spear to knock the rapier well out of the Captain's reach. I'm thinking that would be a move action but if not we can retcon that bit.

Before the Chelish captain can recover from Sal's deft maneuver, Thren slides over to keep him in a pincer between Sal and herself. Then the bard begins a fast series of attacks to try to put him down before he can retaliate. Even as she stabs at his chest and face, she continues to sing.

attack on captain: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25
hasted attack on captain: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33
iterative attack on captain: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

damage, hasted attack: 1d6 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
1d1d6 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 15

Full attack on captain
Swift action: arcane strike
Free action: maintain inspire courage

If he's disarmed, I doubt he can parry?

Indeed, without his rapier, he cannot parry.

Disarmed and injured, the Captain launches himself upward, showing that his calves are more than padded hose you might see on some dandies. He climbs a line and swings over Thren's head toward the hatch from which he emerged.

This is all flavor for his "enhanced mobility" class ability. With mobility feat and enhanced mobility class ability his AC for your attacks of opportunity is 34.

Captain 47/77 HP | AC 32 T27 FF 23 | CMD 26(30 disarm) | Fort+9 Ref +10 Will +7 |

AoO: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
crit confirmation: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37
crit damage: 2d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 4) + 26 = 34

Suspecting the captain would try something either desperate, daring, or stupid--because that's what she would do--Thren is ready when he tries to disengage and pull back. Her sword catches him with a solid thrust to the side that nearly rips into a lung as he tries to swing away. Her smile is that of the cat stalking her prey as she flicks the blood off of her blade, what little that doesn't sizzle away.

Finish him off Sal :)

Forgot to note she would drop her harpoon as a free action to pick up the ranseur last round

AOO, with ranseur, inspire courage, haste, good hope: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 34

Just enough!

Damage: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (3, 1) + 8 = 12

Lol. F+*~ing Neon Sign of 1 HP left lights up

After giving him a good opportunistic poke as he flees, Sal, still boosted by the haste spell, sets her ranseur low as she charges the Captain before he escapes, shouting, "CAAAAA-NONNNNN-BAAAAAALLLLLL!". AC is 22 this round; charge movement + haste gives her distance she needs to get to him

Attack, Ranseur, Charge, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Haste, Inspire Courage, Good Hope: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 40
Damage, Power Attack, Inspire Courage, Good Hope: 2d4 + 17 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 17 + 2 + 2 = 25

She drives the spear through one end of the captain and lifts upward, using her thrust and the weight of his body so that he slides along the haft until the spear tip comes out of his mouth. Too graphic?

"That's for Luna's dad," says Sal, adding, "Say hello to hell for me." She lowers and turns her weapon to release the body, dropping it unceremoniously onto the deck.

She shouts down the hatchway. "Yer captain's dead so drop yer weapons and come out, or sink with yer ship!"

Sal turns to Thren. "We gotta move quick as I doubt they're without reinforcements."

"By reinforcements, you mean belowdecks or the three ships bearing down on us?" The bard asks. She looks around quickly. "Let's get this ship looted, the crew locked up, and get moving. I hope to get a couple trips back and forth before we have to get out of here. First things first though." She looks at the downed captain and his mate and quickly casts detect magic.

Not too graphic for me.

With the defeat of their Captain, the resistance of the crew crumbles for the most part. An older hand, grey bearded, raises a white towel impaled on a gaff hook through the hatch.

"We surrender! No need for further shedding of blood. You've killed all of the marines and the Captain."

Captain loot: +1 mithral chain shirt, +1 agile rapier, belt of incredible dexterity +2, cloak of resistance +1, headband of vast intelligence +2 (Sense Motive), family signet ring (worth 150 gp), personal jewelry worth 200 gp

Mate loot: +1 mithral breastplate, +2 darkwood heavy wooden shield, +1 hand axe, cloak of resistance +1, 3 masterwork throwing axes

The marines have plenty of items, but with your limited time there are better targets.

There are special rules for the ransacking of the ship to avoid it taking forever for you to search every 5 foot square. Because you were so successful in dispatching the resistance, you are able to search 7 areas of the ship. Choose those from the list below. Then describe how you are using the resources at your disposal, and I'll determine how things go from there. If you need hints I'll give them, but I'm curious to see how you go about it first.[/oocSen]

[ooc]Areas: 1. Main Deck 2. Forecastle 3. Bow 4. Sterncastle 5. Foreward cabin. 6. Foreward Stateroom 7. First Mate Cabin 8. Senior Officer's Quarters 9. Captain's Lounge 10. Captain's Cabin 11. Battle Deck 12. Gunner's Quarters 13. Crew Quarters 14. Galley 15. Quartermaster's workroom 16. Galley 17. Larder 18. Food Stores 19. Grog Stores. 20. Armory 21. Petty Officer Quarters 22. Ship's Surgeon Quarters 23. Infirmary 24. Cargo Storage 25. Private Storeroom 26. Brig 27. Main Hold

Everyone involved can make an appraise check.

Because it's Cheliax, Sal has to ask: "Any slaves down there?"

She will leave the decision of what to do with the surrendering crew to the captain, as well as where to search first, excepting needing to free anyone who might be locked up.

Appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Sal, whose most valuable possessions growing up were a fishing pole and a hand-me-down pair of sandals, has no idea how to sort through the valuables.

She assesses their general situation.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

That was weird. I tried to edit my post and it posted a second post instead of changed the original. I deleted the second posting, which rerolled the dice of course (actually had a better result for Appraise, but I want to stick with the original results of course). The second attempt to edit worked. Not sure if I just somehow hit the wrong button or what. Coffee hasn't kicked in yet.

"I need more people over here to help loot and secure the ship." Thren comments. "As for prisoners, let's lock them up below-the galley will do. Though any that want to live a life free of tyranny, where their fortunes are their own to make, those can come forward."

Here's where I propose we look for valuables (plus check for slaves):

Brig (mostly for prisoners)
Captain's Cabin
First Mate's Cabin
Infirmary
Cargo Storage
Main Hold
Foreward Stateroom

Also, can I use my inspire competence bardic performance on the Appraise check?

Sal, add +2 to your check for the effects of good hope as it affects skill checks too.

You can use inspire competence.

Thren will be using inspire competence then.

Appraise: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 3 + 2 + 2 = 21

GM, did the crew answer Sal's question about slaves?

Sal takes the valuables off the captain and mate, leaving the captain's body propped on the wheelhouse for the Chelish to find when the other ships come. She puts the goods for now in her haversack, carrying what won't fit.

"Doc, can you keep an eye out on deck for trouble as we search?"

"Let me patch you up before you set off. Best you don't go off half-cocked like certain captains I know. I'll see about getting more people over to help loot, get whatever we find back to the Tide too."

cure serious wounds on Sal: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (1, 2, 8) + 7 = 18