PFS PFS 2 - 01 / 02 Before the Dawn (1-7) (Inactive)

Game Master Beckett

Miako reloads and fires again, but it bounces off to the side harmlessly. Ahn likewise fires to no effect as Owyn advances into the room, arming himself and then taking a defense posture. Alistar moves up, an arrow ready, and fires, but it sails an inch high and hits the wall. Ant 1 charges at Ahn, but it's pinchers just catch air as the paladin dodges. Ant 2 steps up to Owyn, but can't get it's bite or sting past his defenses. Bryn joins the combat as well, bow ready.

ROUND 2
Miyako, Owyn, Ahnastasios, & Alistar
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Ant 1 (-5) & Ant 2
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Brynjolfsen

"I'll get it this time!" Miyako reloads her crossbow again, and shoots the bolt at the nearest ant.

Shoot!: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 - 4 = 5 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8 Nope

Ahn 5' steps out of reach and let's loose another volley ...

Ranged: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Bryn moves 20' down the wall past Ahn, and looses an arrow towards ant2.

ranged: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ok, thanks. I'll make the adjustments to his inventory.

Mot of the Pathfinders fire bolts and arrows that hit ineffectually, though Ahn's draws a strange browning colored blood as it hits. Owyn unleashes a small torrent of blows, and nearly severs his Ant in half, taking off a leg, but it still follows after to attack back.

Ant 1 Bite vs Ahn (AC 19): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 <Hit + Grab attempt>
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Grab (CMD 14): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 <Grappled>
Ant 1 Sting vs Ahn (AC 19): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 <miss>

Ant 2 Bite vs Owyn (AC 21): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 <miss>
Ant 2 Sting vs Owyn (AC 21): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 <miss>

ROUND 3
Miyako, Owyn, Ahnastasios (Grappled), & Alistar
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Ant 1 (-7) & Ant 2 (-11)
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Brynjolfsen

HP 17/20

Ahn reaches out grasping the mandibles that he knows only as "the scary mouth-fang things" and attempts to reverse the grapple ...

Reverse Grapple: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

... he get's ahold and starts to twist, a smile beaming across his face, but then the mouth-fang things crush back down, his smile vanishing, "Arrrg ... I've got 'em ... er ... or not ... kill it while it's busy eating me!"

"Ahn, I'll help you!" Miyako runs over to Ahn and the ant that's grappling him. When she's next to them Miyako raises a leg, and attempts to kick the ant with a foot enveloped by fire. "Miyako kick! Hya!"

Touch Attack (Touch of Flame): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Owyn continues the attack against the ant.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

alistar fires his bow at the closest ant
ranged attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Miyako runs up and kicks the ant with a flaming foot while Owyn opens another small gash in his. Ahn tries to escape but is unable to get out of it's powerful mandibles. Alistar puts an arrow in the one that has Ahn, but the little bugger just keeps on going.

Ant 1 Grapple/Bites Ahn: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 <HIT>
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Then tries to whip it's stinger around at Miyaok.
Sting Miyako: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23<HIT/CRIT?>>
Crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8<no crit>>

Ant 2 still focuses on Owyn.
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 <miss>
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Sting: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 <HIT/CRIT?>
Sting: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 <no crit>
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Miyako, Owyn, Ahnastasios (Grappled), & Alistar
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Ant 1 (-7) & Ant 2 (-11)
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Brynjolfsen

Fort. save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Owyn makes his save.

Sorry. I'm dealing with the field until Sunday, and where I'm at I get no internet. :( So slight pause for the moment.

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

"Wha!" Miyako screams when the whips her against her ankle. "What was that?!"

There's no normal damage for the sting attack against me, only the possible strength damage?

Sorry, I forgot to add it. When I post multiple attack, I do a lot of previewing to see what the rolls are, and then add in things to show if it hits/misses, crits, and the damage.
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Both ants are looking really bad off. One, maybe two hits and each will probably drop.

ROUND 4
*Brynjolfsen*, Miyako, Owyn, Ahnastasios (Grappled), & Alistar
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Ant 1 (-13) & Ant 2 (-14)

Owyn takes a step to the side as he takes another swing at the ant.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

HP 9/20

Ahn lays hands on self as a swift action LOH: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

HP 15/20

Then he snarls, rears his head back and smashes his forehead against the stinging ant's exoskeleton right between the eyes.

Unarmed Strike: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Touch Attack (Touch of Flame): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Miyako kicks the ant again with a fiery foot. Despite her proper aim, Miyako's kick lacks force.

Bryn fires a shot at Ant2.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Both ants fall to your furry, leaving a disturbing silence in the basement, on broken by their twitching bodies everyone few moments. You investigate the rest of the basement, but do not find any other ants. Returning upstairs, Novaria waiting just outside the door. Most of the soldiers have been moved to nearby hospitals, and much of the signs of battle are being cleaned as you approach. The native Chelish woman greet you, happy that you have returned. "I knew I smelled a bit of desperation in you, though you hide it well. The Sugarpress a large majority of House Cartahegn’s fortune. We lost a lot of money shuttin' down shop to deal with this, but we would have lost a lot more, and a lot of good men and women if not for you. So, what can we do to repay you?" Special Boon reward achieved!

"This should be a fine form of repayment, ma'am." says Owyn as he hands over a small folded list containing the necessary materials for the expedition.
"Also, we're looking for an individual by the name of Senzer. Can you perhaps point us in his direction?"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

"Senzer. You mean Senzer Rulkep, huh. Sure, I can point you that way." she give you directions, "He and his boy Roald run a shop for us. Rulkep Tonics. You can't miss it. But, tell you what. You did us a service, and House Cartahegn doesn't forget that sort of thing. See me later when your business with Rulkep is done, and I'll give you a treat. By the way, what are you doing here in Bloodcove, anyway. I've never seen you before."

Time for those Bluff or Diplomacy checks once more. :)

"We are but simple and inconsequential mercenaries, m'lady. And if you don't mind, I'd prefer to just leave it at that." replies Owyn with a disarming smile as he hands the lady a bag of 30 gold pieces.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

I need one from everyone please.

"I'm sure you'll find that agreeable," Miyako adds to Owyn's words, adding a wink at Novaria when the gold's handed over, "won't you?"

Diplomacy, aid Owyn: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

"Oh ... I'm just babysitting these luggards ...", Ahn says with a wide grin, made overly comical by the two black eyes he's now sporting from his head-butt experience. "Treat, what was that you said about a treat?"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

ben payed to guard a caravan leaving from here alistar sayes withe as much confidance as possible

diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 2 = 7

sorry for inactivity ...ben hard latly the misses left me .......but thats enif of that ...any ways ya im back

diplomacy,aid: 1d20 ⇒ 8
"Traveling where the job takes us, ma'am."

"I see. Well, thank you for your services, and as I said, swing by when you get a chance."

Following her directions, you find the shop with no trouble. A small bell rings as the door opens into Rulkep Tonics. Colorful bottles and bags of powder decorate the shelves, while curious, twisted roots and larger bottles lie securely beneath a glass countertop. Several disinterested customers mill about, eyeing newcomers suspiciously before pointedly examining the shelves once again. A gaunt, half-elven man steps out from a doorway behind the countertop, his dusky skin gleaming slightly from perspiration. He smiles crookedly from behind the counter. “Welcome to Rulkep Tonics, friends. What can I do for you today?”

The shopkeep eyes the other customers uneasily for a moment before his expression shifts distinctly to fear. Silently but clearly, he mouths a single word: “Help.”

Each of the shelves in the room is approx. 2 ft high, but require a Acrobatics DC 5 check to move past, or count as Difficult Terrain.

Appraise: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Whoops ... he'll swift lay on hands as well LOH: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
HP = 20/20

"Oh, I'll just be making a quick purchase and then moving on ...", says Ahn as he repositions.

Appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Wisdom check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
Seems like a legit operation to me!
Owyn makes his way towards the front of the store as he calls out to the man behind the counter "Good day to you, sir. Are you perhaps the proprietor of this establishment?"

Appraise: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
wisdom: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Bryn starts to wander the store (moving a total of 50') making sure Keshra doesn't knock anything off the shelve along the way. He notices some of the roots and leaves inside the remedy bottles as common herbs found in the wild. "I think I could use some of this right here" as he picks up a bottle. "Should be good for cleaning wounds, and heel rash. How much for these two?" Bryn ask Rulkep as he holds up two vials. "I could also use some lopsroot if you have any, its to help when she gets worms.", Glancing down at Keshra.

alistar stands in a corner eyeing the customers and the items on the shelf
wis: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

and aperintly alistar is to ...stuped to notice any thing ......but i get a 14 on appraise............well thats the luck of the roll

With a defeated look on his face, Senzer asks if there is anything he can help you find.

The three guards in the room are eyeing you, obviously wanting you to hurry up, get what you came for, and get going.

Owyn gently shoulders his way past the other customers (who are starting to appear less and less like customers) to make his way up to the counter.
"I'm curious to know, sir, what healing potions you have in stock. I assure you that I have good coin to pay for them."
As Owyn reaches for his coin purse, he discretely flashes his wayfinder at Senzer.
Not sure what Senzer needs "help" with, though I'm starting to suspect it's the customers. I'm hoping he'll give me a hint if he realizes we're Pathfinders.

One of the guardsmen steps up, partially to intercept Owyn, and partially to try to spook him and his friends.

"Does this look like a temple to you? I think you're done here. Go try Ol' Beatrice's hovel."

Intimidate vs Owyn: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 Lucky for Owyn, Iomedae refuses to allow him to feel fear, either magic or mundane.

"Beatrice's Hovel was closed ... apparently she got worked over by some thugs ... if only we had been there when it was going down ... I've been feeling the itch to put down some vermin", Ahn says while running his hand down the blade of his greatsword, eyes looking intently at the lead guardsman.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

The guardsman near Ahn takes a half step back, but the one near him shouts "Enough!" and grabs his scimitar, as does the third one.

Guard 1 lunges at Ahn, a little surprised at his speed.
Attack (vs AC 18): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18 <HIT>
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Guard 2 likewise steps up and slashes at Brynjolfsen.
Attack (vs AC 12): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 <miss>

While Guard 3, a little bit slower on the draw and shaken up, draws a weapon and attacks Owyn.
Attack (vs AC 20): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 <miss>

ROUND 1
Guard 1, Guard 2, & Guard 3 (demoralized)
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Ahn, Miako, & Alistar
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Brynjolfsen & Owyn

hp 16/20

"Oh good ..." Says Ahn as he side-steps, while bringing his greatsword down at the thug.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

"... vermin!"

Somewhat absent-minded miyako browses the store's wares. She doesn't quite get what's going on once combat starts. "Whaaat? What's happening, why are we fighting these nice gentlemen?!"

Despite not grasping the situation Miyako grabs her loaded crossbow. Miyako then takes a big step to position herself better, and shoots a bolt at thug 3. "Someone give me an update please!"

Bolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

alistar knocks and fires his bow at the closest guard while keeping the wall to his back

using deadly aim to take a -1 to attack roll and get a +2 to damage
ranged attack: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 1 = 20
dammage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

There seems to be some confusion. The man mouthed the call for help was obvious to everyone. The spoiler was just a bit of flavor about the shop.

ROUND 1
Guard 1 (-7, wobbly on his feet), Guard 2, & Guard 3 (-3, demoralized)
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Ahn, Miako, & Alistar
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Brynjolfsen & Owyn

Owyn draws his long sword as he mutters with a sigh "And the list continues to grow..."
He then swings at the thug on his right.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Bryn draws his short sword Free Action?, and stabs at Thug2 in front of him.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 Hero labs say short sword in primary hand with nothing else is a +3 from dex for melee?
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Keshra attack! Kesh lunges towards Thug2's side.
Attack:Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

If you have a BaB of +1, it's a free action if done as apart of a Move. Since you don't, it's a Move Action to draw your weapon. It looks like you have a BaB of +0, Dex of +3, and Weapon Finesse, so a total of +3 looks right. First level just kind of sucks for everyone.

Guard one, sort of pinned into position attempts to devote everything to defense, but as he brings his sword up, his body says no more, and he falls to the ground. Guards 2 and 3 try to attack.

Attack Bryn (AC 15): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 <miss>
Attack Owyn (AC 21): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 <miss>

ROUND 2
Guard 1 (-7, unconscious), Guard 2 (-5), & Guard 3 (-3, demoralized)
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Ahn, Miako, & Alistar
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Brynjolfsen & Owyn

Ahn drops his sword and runs forward pulling out and firing his bow at guard 2.

Longbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

He glares at guard 3.

Miyako reloads her crossbow and tries to shoot a bolt at thug 2.

Bolt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

"Oopsie!" Miyako says as the bolt ends up in the ceiling.

Ahn and Miyako drop Guard 2, just leaving only Guard 3 who is now s*!!ting his pants and not liking his odds.

ROUND 2
Guard 1 (unconscious), Guard 2 (-12), & Guard 3 (-3)
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Ahn, Miako, & Alistar
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Brynjolfsen & Owyn

Owyn moves forward and attacks the remaining assailant.
Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

The last guard drops, leaving all three bleeding, but not truly dead. Senzer standing back up from his hiding place behind the counter wipes his brow and wrings his hands in his leather apron. “Thank you, Pathfinders! I’ve been expecting you ever since I stopped contact. Tragic illness grips my poor son, Roald, and a woman named Lura Ichon claimed to have a cure. I signed away my entire operation to the heartless wench to cure my son, but the elixirs she sends every day are diluted with cheap rum to the point of being almost useless. In exchange she’s worked me sunup to sundown manufacturing drugs for her little den of vice, the Sanguine Pit."

He steps out from behind the counter and walks to the front door, managing to kick each of the thugs on his way, bolts the door, and flips a small sign hanging in the window, saying the shop is closed for the time being.

“I know she found a real cure for my boy. What tiny amounts of it in those elixirs she sends keep him from getting worse, but I can’t march into that bar of hers and demand it. And as soon as she learns what you did to her men, she’ll kill me and Roald, as sure as you’re standing here. I can't stay in Bloodcove any longer. "

I want to help you, really I do, but I gave the Society everything I had for three years. Now, I need you to return the favor. If you want any help supporting your excavation, I need that cure for my son, and some guarantee that Lura Ichon won’t dump us in the bay the moment you leave.”