Iria

Game Master ulgulanoth

Kiriko makes sure all her gear is ready, all knifes are in place, the wakzashi is cleaned and the emergency rations packed.
"I dislike meeting clients before breakfast"

Sid look his morning star.
"I doubt that sharpening this will do much. Someone has a few spare nails?"

So I guess you all make your way to see the Guild Master early in the morning. As you approach his office, you notice another person standing outside, he is a well dressed, rather old male halfling, nervously waiting for the guild master to let him. He puts his hand out as he sees you all approaching, "Hello there"

"Good morning!" Bennevy says in a friendly tone. "Are you receiving a mission assignment, as well? Good luck to you, if you are."

Bennevy's tone is not condescending. He is genuinely wishing to fellow good luck. He is not implying the man will need luck because of his age.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

"Thank you for the luck wishing young man, I'm actually here not so much for a mission assignment as for granting a mission, hehe"

Happy to see another halfling Tomid greets the person brightly. Hi, I'm Tomid. Its a pleasure to meet another short person here. Might I have your name good sir? And would it not be interesting if it turned out that our group here were assigned to help you?

"Oh oh oh, that would be quite a coincidence indeed"

"So, what's the job you have for us?' Bennevy asks, curious.

"Well I need someone to help me go... actually I should let the guild master tell you all what this is about, shall we go in?" says the halfling a little gingerly

"Well, I think it is time to enter and hear what the Guildmaster would say, don't you think?"

"Yes"

Alright so you all enter an office of the guild master, a much nicer, and normal room than when you last saw him, and besides him like the first time you met is the feral girl with the large axe. The guild master motions you in, and then offers the elderly halfling a seat. He turns to you all "Well I suspect you may already have met Lord Rosewood, he has come here to ask for someone to help him with a little trip of his, you'll even get see what is beyond the city" says the Guild Master

Those with knowledge nobility you can make a check to see if you know who Rosewood is

Tomid discretely eyes Lord Rosewood trying to see if he missed anything about his person and bearing that might have given away that he was royal.

Royalty? Gulp. I sure am glad I was nice to him. He looks just like one of us.

He bows low to the lord, hoping that is proper. Lord Rosewood, please forgive my familiar attitude with you earlier. Due to what I am sure is my own poor upbringing I did not recognize you. It will be a great honor to help you with your trip.

'I don't remember doing any "work" that involved someone with this name'
Kirikio looks first at the halfling then back to the guildmaster, waiting for details on the mission.

perception(halfling): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
perception(guildmaster): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
perception(girl): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
looking for anything usefull, strenght, weaknesses, hints on possesed skills, ...

Knowledge Nobility: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

"Lord Rosewood? Never heard of him."

Sid look Lord Rosewood trying to gauge how important a noble is from his outfit and posture:

Appraise: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Bennevy tries to recall if he has read anything on the Rosewood Family.

Bardic Knowledge Check (nobility): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Kiriko

Sid

Bennevy

"Don't worry my boy, I'll lend you one of my books, you can read all about me then!" says the old halfling cheerfully

"So recruits, do you wish to accompany Lord Rosewood on his journey?" added the guild master

"You're that Rosewood?" Bennevy asks. "I used to work in a bookshop before our block was destroyed. I remember stocking a few of your adventure stories on our shelves! It's a great pleasure to meet you, sir."

He looks to the guildmaster and says, "Going on an adventure with a real-life adventurer? Consider me interested."

Course I do. Tomid beams, happy to be helping a fellow halfling.

"A voyage beyond the border of the city? I will assist Lord Rosewood with pleasure."

Kiriko thinks for a monment 'in the end the advantages of taking this mission outweight the risks'

"Yes"

"So for you to know your full assignment, Sir Rosewood, here, wants to talk to a certain someone from one of the desert tribes beyond the city. Your task it to take him there and bring him back in one piece, think you can manage?"

We will do out best. What dangers do you foresee? Tomid asks.

The guild master gives a little chuckle "Well there are many dangers ahead, though don't underestimate the desert, I recommend you stock up well on provisions"

"Is there a person we need to see about requisitioning supplies, a quartermaster or supply clerk? What are we allowed to request, as far as equipment and provisions?" Bennevy asks.

"Ask the kitchen staff for food supplies, everything else is on sale and at your leisure to buy, you can just ask me for it, and I'll get it for you later today"

Tomid has less than 2 gold. Have we made any money or collected anything to sell? He cannot even afford hot weather clothing. :(

Kiriko did pick some pockets, she'll do business with you soon

"Would it be possible to get an advance on our payment, say half, so that we can purchase supplies?" Bennevy asks in a reasonable, yet hopeful tone.

Roll a diplomacy check Bennevy

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"I'm sure I could loan you some equipment, but don't get greedy"

So as a group you guys have 200gp to spend on supplies

Greedy? We have been playing this game for 15 months and I have no new gear and only the gold I started with. lol.

"I have a couple useful cantrips for this expedition: create water and purify food and drink. But we must pet provisions as it those weren't available."

"Lord Rosewood, the expedition will include only us or there would be porters, guides and other personal?"

"I have a guide and a butler, its of great importance to keep such expeditions small you know. You don't want to be drawing attention of the other nobles."

"Lord Rosewood, what would be the planned time frame for this expedition?"

"Shouldn't be more than a month or two"

Tomid considers this before responding. That is a long time to provision for, even with 200 gold. Will you be proving mounts of should we plan to walk, or ride on wagons? How do you plan to carry provisions?

"Ah young halfling, you forget that I'm here, I'll pay for two wagons and 3 months worth of food and drink" says Lord Rosewood

"Our thanks to you, Lord Rosewood," Bennevy replies with a respectful nod of his head. "We can then focus on equipping ourselves to better protect you and your retainers."

Excellent. That lets me know more the scale of this trip.

Do we split up the advance? What all do we need. Warm Weather clothing for sure. Not enough gold for a wand of endure elements. Not enough for mounts and tack either. Thoughts?

You'll be transported in carriages so don't worry about mounts or tack unless you want one yourself

We are speaking of a cold or a hot desert? Preparing for Sahara and getting the Gobi desert can be a problem.

Knowledge (Geography) - take 10: 10 + 6 = 16

Sid

Lord Rosewood, what kind of desert are we going to travel? Are there any specific or unusual threats we should prepare for? "

"Threats, hmm, well nothing particularly unusual save for some bandits, and potentially some giant scorpions I guess" he replies

"Well you forget the phoenixes, though I do believe none of you are undead so you shouldn't worry of them too much" adds the guild master

"Well guys, what you think we should buy?"

"Clothing that protects from the sun and the sand, for one. I would recommend we each carry a full waterskin, and a vial of anti-toxin as well," Bennevy suggests.

"If there's anything left after that, maybe some whistles in case we get separated."

We cannot afford an anti-toxin each. We could poll the funds and get a couple. 50 gp each.

Bennevy purchases his equipment, and meets up with the others and with Lord Rosewood on the day the expedition is to leave.