The halfling was encountered in the Ascendant Court district while you were on your way, just a little after you met with Ollystra. He disappeared into the alley and the crowds.
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Yeah I saw him Narvik. Whoever that was, I guess we should just leave it alone. He did not harm us. Maybe he hates half-orcs, maybe tigers, or summoners, or Silver Crusade members, maybe everything... We didn't do anything out of the ordinary, as much as we know.
Ralklain will follow the others IF they want to investigate, and will keep and eye open for trouble. That aside, he probably won't do anything else to investigate, but he does think that his Silver Crusade member may be the cause of the halfling's hatred.
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Looking around pizzmic peers into the crowd after narvik mentions the halfling...sadly the little man only sees kneecaps of the bustling townfolk what did the halfling look like? Didn't mr.gauril mention someone snooping around the warehouse? It could be nothing and merely a misdirected glare, but it also could be a angry halfling thinking we stole his loot. We need to keep a steadfast eye guaril ole boy I hope you didn't help me make extra enemies those damn halflings always seem to have something to prove
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Wuliem missed the Halfling incident as he was busy brewing his mutagen and mixing some alchemical combinations, using his new toy!
Aura faint transmutation; CL 3rd; Weight 2 lbs.
Slot none; Price 200 gp
DESCRIPTION
This two-spouted funnel is used to safely mix two alchemical splash weapons into a single flask. Using the vial requires 10 minutes and a DC 25 Craft (alchemy) check; a half-elf has a +5 bonus on this check. Failing the check means both splash weapon are destroyed. Success means the two materials are safely mixed into one vial that is the same volume as a normal splash weapon vial; when thrown as a splash weapon, the mixture has the effects of both component substances and creatures are affected as if hit by both. The mixture becomes inert after 24 hours. Only liquids may be mixed with the funnel. The bearer can use it to mix an alchemical splash weapon with either holy water or unholy water, but the Craft (alchemy) DC increases to 30; half-elves still get the +5 bonus on this check. The funnel does not work on potions, elixirs, extracts, or other materials. Mixing a substance with a similar or identical substance (such as alchemist's fire with alchemist's fire) has no effect. A mixture cannot be combined with another mixture.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Craft Wondrous Item, fabricate or combine extracts discovery; Cost 100 gp
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Wuliem meets up with the rest of the group after an hour and 10 minutes.
He looks slightly dejected for some reason.
Talor...I..uh...may have accidently destroyed an acid flask
and an alchemist's fire.
I was attempting to combine them for greater effect,
but I still may need some practice with that too!
Diplomacy (Gather information) or
Knowledge (Local)
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Wuliem looks around as they approach 'Auntie Baltwin’s Home for Recovery in the Eastgate district'.
I wonder if she is nice?
Should we just deliver the package and then ask for a tour?
I bet some of us could sneak off to interview the staff or even some of the children to find out how this place is run?
Wuliem smiles!
At the outside of Auntie Baltwin's Home for Recovery, you see that it is nearly swarming with cats and children, but the fine upper-class home appears to be clean and in good condition considering the number and ages of its inhabitants. Three young boys shoot marbles in the dirt near the side porch, and inside strewn toys and more cats lie about on the floors. A few children take care of chores, while coughs and sneezes can be heard to softly erupt from the children’s dormitories upstairs through open windows.
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I say we approach her like we are apart of the society marked with the responsibility of dispersing the charity funds of the silver crusade. And unfortuately we must per policy investigate the premises and inhabitants before we can issue any more aid. listen guys let me talk to her and keep her calm, no care provider likes involvement from outsiders scuritizing their work. Hopefully I can keep her occupied while a couple of you skulk off and check out areas she might not so willingly allow us access
As you approach the door, you notice that you have attracted the inquisitive eyes of the neighbors, peering through windows and curtains at the strange collection of individuals. The boys with the marbles pause and watch the amazing intervention in their day.
After knocking on the front door, the door opens slightly to reveal a child, who then closes the door again and runs off, yelling, "Auntie! Auntie!" Soon after Auntie Baltwin briskly opens the door, looks at Pizzmic, smirks, and then pointedly looks up from him and addresses the rest of the group, "What do you want?!"
You can spot broken blood vessels in the eyes and nose, shaky hands, glassy eyes, and a fine sheen of sweat on the woman, all indicative of alcoholism.
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Pizzmic having noticed the obvious disregard of his presence loudly speaks up with a slight heir of indignation while darting a look back at his companions to let him talk MADAM Baltwin I presume?[b] waiting for acknowledgement from the crude old crone will continue to speak up until he is acknowledged. Once she gives Pizzmic the due respect of acknowledging his presence. [b] Good afternoon Ma'am My name is Sir Pizzmic Oslo, We represent the Silver Crusade charity division and have recently been made aware that might require additional assistance here at the orphanage. The work at the Silver Crusade as you are undoubtedly are aware of is constantly under scrutiny. So before any additional aid will be made available we will have to inspect the grounds to ensure your establishment fulfills all needed criteria.
She doesn't seem to quite know what to make of Pizzmic, first starting to say, "Shhh, little one, we big folk are talking...", but then seems impressed. She delays for a moment, uncertain, then says, "OK, you can come in... Keep your little hands off the fragile things."
Inside you can see a many children and many more cats. Auntie Baltwin asks if you would like some tea, pouring some for herself.
Auntie Baltwin poured what is apparently alcohol from a flask into her tea.
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Upon her comment of shhh little one..pizzmic will draw out a scroll and pen taking time to ink it properly starts to nod and write vicorously in gnomish. Ah yes, your wit is astounding madam. Ill make sure to include that within my final report. looking up at the drunkard with slight distain. I for one would love a cup a of tea with a little bit of milk and a pinch of honey if you have any. upon being handed the cup pizzmic looks inspectingly rubs the brim with a cloth pulled from his pocket takes one slip places the tea on the nearest table. Sucks on his teeth ever slightly as to get a film off of them and then speaks up delicious indeed. Thank you very much you are a very gracious host looking around the immediate area takes notice of all the children and cats in the house ok so let us begin shall we?....as per the report dictates I will ask you a series of questions and then we will need to inspect thw building to determine any hazards or potential infractions that might be present.
taking a long breath pizzmic begins his volley of questions attempting to suffiently befuddle the woman so a few companions can go investigate unattended. please state your entire name madam..are you the sole primary care provider for these children do you have employees? If yes I will need their names for the record also. How many chikdren do you currently guardian over? What are their ages? How many boys and how many girls? How many separate rooms does the estate have? Is there enough beds for each child, are the girls and boys housed in differents parts of the house to provide sufficent privacy. What programs do you have in place in order to occupy their time while they live in your care? What is the daily routine of yourself and your children?......etc pizzmic will continue with a constant barrage of similar questions to keep her occupied with just enough time for her to impulsively answer then taking some more notes. He takes particular attention to her response in what activities she has the children perform through the day time hours.
While Auntie Baltwin was eyeing Narvik and Wuliem with noticeable extra suspicion, Narvik still slips away easily - especially given Pizzmic's quality distraction - and finds (in the open) a nearly empty bottle of whiskey in her sitting room as well as a half bottle in the kitchen.
The food in the kitchen does smell really good...
So, you get the "You can spot broken blood vessels in the eyes and nose, shaky hands, glassy eyes, and a fine sheen of sweat on the woman, all indicative of alcoholism." spoiler above.
In your search, you do find what you recognize as the use of many healing home remedies, and some evidence of the use of remedies like provided by the Silver Crusade.
Ralklain successfully attracts many kitties to him, which makes it easier to wander off, seeming to be more interested in the cats than the propriety of the property.
But, he doesn't find anything unusual.
Exitium does not find anything unusual.
The cats appear to be well cared for.
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Wuliem attempts to smile as the witty Pizzmic and the rude lady converse.
Hmmm...nice place you have here?
I was wondering if...uh...maybe...
you might show me the kitchen?
Wuliem produces some of his cooking implements.
I am a bit of a...uh...mixer, myself,
and would enjoy viewing your...lab...
I mean cooking area.
The home remedies are for a variety of common illnesses and would be helpful; apparently, she is also a reasonably skilled healer.
At Wuliem: "Don't get your nasty, chemical-smelling hands anywhere near my food!"
Talor finds that the kids love her meals and like her bedtime stories.
Wandering around looking for malfeasances and things suspicious, Narvik stumbles upon what appears to be a hidden cache of unopened medicines from three different charities.
You also find a small book and a fat purse. The book has names, contact information, the names of medicines, and gp amounts. The purse is stuffed with gold measures and even a few platinum sphinxes.
Suddenly, one of the many cats around the place rubs up against you and you are fatigued... Loudly yowling, it scampers off!
Those downstairs suddenly hear some loud yowling from the cats upstairs, at which point Auntie Baltwin starts yelling, "Help! Children, summon the watch! Help! Help!" and starts to run for an inner door.
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Pizzmic locks his gaze upon the woman mutters a few words under his breath
Madam please call off the children there is some obvious misunderstanding that we can discuss without burdening the busy guard
Pizzmic calmly but loudly informs the woman Madam Baltwin hush the children. I would hate to inform the town guard of how you attempted to bribe six members of the silver crusade in order to illegally obtain society resources then upon the refusal of your proposal cried wolf
Auntie Baltwin shrugs off Pizzmic's spell and, before he can continue, is away, running through the doorway and slamming it.