Pathfinder Endless Encounters Thread

Game Master Gilthanis

Welcome to Rifikki's Emporium of Magic. My motto is, If I don't have it, you don't need it.

I have a few special items up for sale today, get 'em while they're here, otherwise someone else might be you to it.

Potion of Blur, 275gp
Scroll Lead Blades, 140gp
+1 Khopesh, 2000gp

The little feline walks up and regards the item
Still a bit expensive for my pockets, but not for too long

She gives the drow a knowing wink

Setting up his cart, Bartleby hangs a large sign:

Services:
* Craft Armor - nonmagical, any kind even mithril, or darkwood
* Craft Magical Wondrous Items
* Scribe scrolls (Clerical spells through 3rd level)

Also the following items are for auction/bid:

oil(potion) of darkness (CL3) 150gp
scroll of certain grip (CL3) 75gp
potion of undetectable alignment (CL3) 150gp
Shield of Living Steel 60gp
nunchaku +1 1000gp

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Riggar looks at Bartleby and gives him a sturdy handshake. Looks like I got some competition, any of the others coming? The old town just seemed to dry up overnight. Hopefully we have better luck here

After exchanging pleasantries, Riggar will set up his anvil and makeshift work station. He then turns to the various passerbyes and townsfolk, I am a second generation smith, I have lived in or near the forge all my life. I specialize in making any sort of armor you can imagine, including that from special materials. I can also turn out fine quality weapons as well. Stop by, take a look...my craftsmanship will speak for itself!

So, I can make any masterwork armor, and any masterwork weapon you could think of. I will also give discounts and deals to PCs, so as not to price gouge. I usually make it for 60-80% of fair market value. I still make profit, and you don't pay full price :)

Riggar looks at Bartleby and gives him a sturdy handshake. Looks like I got some competition, any of the others coming? The old town just seemed to dry up overnight. Hopefully we have better luck here

After exchanging pleasantries, Riggar will set up his anvil and makeshift work station. He then turns to the various passerbyes and townsfolk, I am a second generation smith, I have lived in or near the forge all my life. I specialize in making any sort of armor you can imagine, including that from special materials. I can also turn out fine quality weapons as well. Stop by, take a look...my craftsmanship will speak for itself!

So, I can make any masterwork armor, and any masterwork weapon you could think of. I will also give discounts and deals to PCs, so as not to price gouge. I usually make it for 60-80% of fair market value. I still make profit, and you don't pay full price :)

She looks over his shoulder then turns and stands before him

She looks over his shoulder then turns and stands before him
Hello hello! So many weapons huh? I dont have a lot of gold at the moment, but will have eventually. How much for claw blades?

I feel like an Orc for asking this, but what exactly are those miss. Never heard of 'em

After she describes them and explains them to him.

Okay, I could make those for ya. It'll cost ya 150 gold piece? I think I should have them done in about six to seven week would be a conservative time frame. Perhaps earlier if I get in a good groove. Sound acceptable? as he extends his hand to hopefully confirm the deal.

She thinks for a bit then gives him a toothy grin
"Deal. As soon as i have the gold to pay for it, im still very new to all this adventuring business" she laughs mirthfully

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You all seem so rich. Could I get a hand out. I am but a poor inexperienced explorer.

You all seem so rich. Could I get a hand out. I am but a poor inexperienced explorer.

Sorry kid, you don't seem too martial inclined. I am focused on weapons and armor. Perhaps another vendor could help ya out

Janji sticks his head up out of a nearby barrel. "Did someone say 'free stuff'? Because I'm very martially inclined, and very poor. Do you think you could spare a whip?"
Bluff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

;)

Janji sticks his head up out of a nearby barrel. "Did someone say 'free stuff'? Because I'm very martially inclined, and very poor. Do you think you could spare a whip?"

I can make ya one. Pay me cost of materials at ya got a deal, it should be 3 silver piece for 'er

Checking in

welcome everyone again to my shop. I have a few good deals, these items were collecting dust. They need a good home, perhaps you will put them to good use.

+1 Scimitar, 2000gp

Potion Haste, 700gp (basic potion)

Fire Forged Dagger, 550gp

Sunstone, 300gp

Okay, I could make those for ya. It'll cost ya 150 gold piece? I think I should have them done in about six to seven week would be a conservative time frame. Perhaps earlier if I get in a good groove. Sound acceptable? as he extends his hand to hopefully confirm the deal.

"Does this deal still stand?" she comes by his shop

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"Does this deal still stand?" she comes by his shop

O' course it does lass. Would ya be needin one set or two? If two I give ya a discount of 250 for the pair?

Her eyes light up

"Deal, 250gp"

She happily hands over the gold

"So? How much if i wish to get a mithral chain shirt?" she asked grinning "That is what i am saving up for next!"

Your the third or forth person to request that. Well, it'll run ya 700 gold piece and take 'bout four months to hammer out. Hope that helps ya budget yer funds little lady

Riggar takes his usual half-down payment and begins working on the weapons for the lady. He smelts the steel the pounds it out, taking caution to ensure the blades are sharp to his clients liking. After 3 months, both are done and he accepts the remaining balance of the bill.

Here ye go, hopes they're to your liking

Cost of mats: 200, so profit = 50gp

"Much appreciated sir!"

With her new accessories she goes off

Kale approaches Riggar's store. Mister Riggar, would you be able to make me a Mithral Breastplate? I know you are a busy dwarf--please don't take offense if I ask Master Bartleby to do it if your queue is too full.

After getting a response, he'll also ask Do we have a bowyer in the vicinity? I am considering a bow.

4000 (mithril) + 200 (armor) = 4200/3=1400 mast cost

Hmm, Mithril Breastplate huh. Well, considering it is gonna take more mithril to be able to make such an armor. I could do it for 3000gp. And the time it would take me to craft it would be around 17 months to complete. That is me putting some extra effort behind it as well, but not taking any chances to mess up either.

AS far as a bowyer goes, I was never interested in making them. I am unsure if I have seen such a man or woman here to make them. f you look around, you make hopefully find someone. If not, I can try my hand at it, but I don't guarantee I will be any good at it.

I knew we had someone in the other thread, but I don't remember if they transferred over. I could try my hand at it, but I am not specialized. I would be rolling with only a +7 (aka. basic bows, basic composite longbows or a +1 strength rating comp longbow)

A small blue scaled kobold strolls through the market place examining a trinket here and a bauble there.

He remarks to himself several times; "हाँ, हाँ, यह अच्छी तरह से करेंगे."

Just dotting as I finish up my character.

So I think I'm in? Also is everyone still at their stations?

Not far behind the kobold, a large woman enters the marketplace much more apprehensively. Although Kala's travels had already introduced her to urban life, it hadn't made enduring the hustle and bustle much easier. She steps carefully around the various stalls, trying not to bump into anyone as she looks to see what each stall sells.

The first stall that grabs Kala's attention is one run by a drow. Upon noticing that the stall is called "Rifiki's Emporium of Magic", she hesitates for a moment and uneasily turns away. The second stall she spots is a cart belonging to a halfling. She pauses to read the sign detailing the services the stall offers. The armour isn't particularly enticing and the mention of magical items and scrolls prompts Kala to look elsewhere.

"Magic this, magic that," Kala mutters under her breath, starting to panic. "Is Kala in wrong place at wrong time?" Her question came out a little louder than intended.

Soon, Kala finds another stall, this one manned by a dwarf. The dwarf appears to be busy with another man so Kala nervously stands back from the stall and tries to determine via observation what exactly the dwarf sells.

Kala hopes this is not another magic shop.

Everyone is still at their stalls. We go with the theory "whatever you purchase from a fellow PC is done between adventures". This way you aren't waiting for a game to conclude before buying

After finishing up with Kale, he looks up to see a new face, How do ya do lass, you be interested in any o me fine wares. I specialize in melee weapons and armor

At the mention of weapons, Kala's eyes light up and she hastily approaches the dwarf's shop.

"Hail!" she says enthusiastically. "I am always needing weapons!" She then pauses to think which weapons she needs.

"First," Kala says as she retrieves her earth breaker, "I need big hammer like this one, but made from silver. I hear silver hurts lie-can-frrropes. Second," she continues as she returns her earth breaker to its slot, "I need ... ah, what is it called? It has long wood handle and metal blade shaped like moon. I need one with blade made from cold iron in case spirits of forest are hostile. Third, I need new hunting bow." Kala suddenly remembers that the dwarf specifically said melee weapons. "Oh, never mind. I make my own hunting bow."

In case you didn't understand any of that, Kala wants a silver earth breaker and a cold iron bardiche. She also wants a composite longbow but can make that herself ... eventually. With the gold she currently has, she could probably only afford the bardiche right now.

At the mention of weapons, Kala's eyes light up and she hastily approaches the dwarf's shop.

"Hail!" she says enthusiastically. "I am always needing weapons!" She then pauses to think which weapons she needs.

"First," Kala says as she retrieves her earth breaker, "I need big hammer like this one, but made from silver. I hear silver hurts lie-can-frrropes. Second," she continues as she returns her earth breaker to its slot, "I need ... ah, what is it called? It has long wood handle and metal blade shaped like moon. I need one with blade made from cold iron in case spirits of forest are hostile. Third, I need new hunting bow." Kala suddenly remembers that the dwarf specifically said melee weapons. "Oh, never mind. I make my own hunting bow."

In case you didn't understand any of that, Kala wants a silver earth breaker and a cold iron bardiche. She also wants a composite longbow but can make that herself ... eventually. With the gold she currently has, she could probably only afford the bardiche right now.

Ya bet I could make you that cold iron weapon. Does it look like this, as he produces a sketch of the weapon.

He thinks for a moment then looks at her, It will be 17 gold coins and 5 silver miss. Is that acceptable for ya.

Presuming its agreed upon, he will take his usual 50% down, and get to work. He collects enough raw materials to make a cold iron bardiche. He works with precision and care, and after a weeks time he is finished. He puts his makers mark near the base of the blade, and marvels slightly at his craftsmanship.

Kala takes a look at the dwarf's sketch. "Ya, that is weapon I need," she says in response to his question.

When Kala hears the price, she checks her money pouch. A frown appears on her face. "Hm, your price is good but I do not have silver coin, only gold coin," she informs the dwarf as she starts counting out gold pieces.

Does being done in a week mean that Kala would have the weapon in time for the next adventure? I think I saw something about 4 weeks in the downtime rules but I'm not sure if that was just referring to Craft checks.

Kala takes a look at the dwarf's sketch. "Ya, that is weapon I need," she says in response to his question.

When Kala hears the price, she checks her money pouch. A frown appears on her face. "Hm, your price is good but I do not have silver coin, only gold coin," she informs the dwarf as she starts counting out gold pieces.

Does being done in a week mean that Kala would have the weapon in time for the next adventure? I think I saw something about 4 weeks in the downtime rules but I'm not sure if that was just referring to Craft checks.

The way "downtime" craft works is: when someone starts a scenario, anyone who has ranks in craft/profession can roll 4 times, and earn 1/2 the total in GP for when the adventure takes place. (Example: CaveToad started a game so I could roll my craft 4 times, or I usually take 10=26*4=104/2=52 in gp I can add to my funds...make sense?

All the week is for flavor. Everything you commission or but will be available for the next game you get into.

17 gold pieces works for me, I won't worry bout the silver. I will see you in a week as he gives a hearty handshake to the newcomer.

Alternatively, if they want to craft something, they can use their craft rolls to make stuff instead of getting money. The idea is to make sure that crafters can't way outearn non-crafters by making unlimited amounts of stuff and selling it.

Everyone, gather round!, says a well dressed Drow, making sure all are gathered in front his his storefront.

Thank you all for making my shop a dream come true. As such, I would like to give back. I cleaned out my stockroom and found a few hidden gems so to speak. They are nit something I envision selling, so I want to give them away. I am holding a raffle, all you have to do is pick the winning number. There will be two prizes: a necklace of fireballs, type I, with (2) 2d6 nodes and a Robe of Needle

So, who wants to get in on the raffle?

So here is the way it works: PCs can select a number from 1-10, one all numbers are chosen or some time has gone by, I will roll 2d10 to determine winners. Winner #1 gets first pick, and winner #2 gets what's left. Simple no :)

Bartleby, whose cart is nearby overhears and wanders over. "I will join your lottery! I will take the number five!"

I'll take the number 3.

Dibs on Lucky Seven!

Kala does not feel good with magic. But maybe Kala can sell dark man's magic? But Kala does not know how many gold coins is price for dark man's magic.

While Kala is thinking, three others have taken some of the numbers. This causes her to get caught up in the rush and blurt out a number without thinking.
The number Kala picks in the rush: 1d10 ⇒ 4
"Four!"

When Kala walks away, she says to herself "What has Kala done?"

Bubo, who is inspecting various empty stalls, joins in. "How generous of you. I choose the number ten."

Its been a week with no other numbers picked. So I am gonna call it here and pick the winners

So, no one else want in...then let's get down to see who the lucky winners are shall we.

He grabs a fine looking fedora, and he drops some pebbles in the hat. He twirls the hat around to mix them up. He chooses a beautiful girl from the crowd to select two stones, so as there is no threat of cheating. She picks the stones, and gives them to Rifiki.

10d10 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 7, 1, 7, 8, 9, 9, 5) = 59

So, it looks like the first winner is the short gentleman who chose five. The runner-up is the fiery gentleman who chose seven. Congratulations to the winners, and don't forget to stop by my shop sometime

Bartleby is first and Janji is second :)

"I will take the robe. It seems interesting. Thanks Rifiki!"

"Ah, a beautiful necklace! Thank you, strange merchant."

You say strange, I day extravagant he says with a smile.

Kala returns to the marketplace now a bit richer from her mission. In particular, she has obtained a small supply of adamantine and has plans for using it to make some arrows.

If Kala wants to make arrows from strong stuff Kala cannot say name of, Kala needs better tools.

She browses the shops for some masterwork artisan's tools and soon finds a stall where she can trade in her old ones (and some gold) for some newer ones.

Now where can Kala go to make arrows? Maybe Kala should get tent?

It takes a while for her to find a shop that sells tents. When she finally finds one, she learns that they've run out of small tents, so she purchases a medium one instead.

Then Kala gets an idea. An awful idea. She gets a wonderful, awful idea. Actually, it's not that awful.

If Kala puts up tent in market, maybe Kala can make hunting bows and sell them for gold coins.

So she erects the tent in an area of the marketplace that's quiet enough that setting up a new shop would be possible but not so quiet that nobody comes.

But first, Kala must make strong arrows.

Before opening Kala's Hunting Bow Shop, Kala gathers the required materials for arrow making and begins making some adamantine arrows.

Now to work out the logistics of making a couple of adamantine arrows.

Kale sets up a shop in the marketplace with a sign, Kale's Arms and Armor. Amir, the leopard, watches over his shop while Kale walks over to Kala's tent.

Mornin'. You make bows?

Riggar, walks over to Kale's stall. He looks at the various wares.

So, I help you out, and now ye be going to be taking me customers. I welcome the challenge boy, he extend a burly hand for a shake, while giving a hearty laugh.

Kale takes Riggar's offered hand and shakes his head. His gnarled face forms a rather unattractive smile. I am no challenge for a master like you.

A master I am not, I still have much to learn. Perhaps we can work together on an order sometime.

Can you craft Magic Arms and Armor? Maybe you could help me make my +1 Mithral Breastplate.

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Presuming I survive this quest, I will be able to yes

Although Kala would have no trouble making a standard arrow, she just cannot seem to shape the adamantine chunks at all, so she throws said adamantine chunks onto the floor in a fit of frustration.

Maybe Kala should come back to these arrows later. Or maybe Kala should take strong metal to better arrow maker. For now, Kala makes hunting bows.

And so, using her tools and some loose pieces of wood, Kala erects a sign with a crude drawing of a longbow on it next to her tent's entrance, figuring that folks might get the hint that she can make bows in exchange for gold.

Kala then wanders through the marketplace to see if anything particularly useful is being sold. At one point she arrives at a shop selling various construction materials. She hands over a gold piece in exchange for some hemp rope and, satisfied with her purchase, returns to her new shop.

Not long after returning, Kala gets her first customer: a stout, short-haired man with a tattoo on his forehead. The man's demeanour suggests that he wants to get straight down to business.

"Yes," Kala replies tersely, "I make hunting bows. I sell them for gold coins."

Presuming I survive this quest, I will be able to yes

how much would a +1 mithral chain shirt or even a +2 cost?

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A Mithral shirt is 1100 gp. +1 adds 1000 gp to the cost. +2 adds 4000 gp to the cost instead of 1000

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Kale nods at Kala. "I will be back to buy one someday."

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Hello Everyone,

I have created my own thread of Pathfinder Encounter Master Thread.

The reason behind this, the original poster had to leave and the thread has not been kept up. I will do my best to keep this new thread active and ongoing.

Players from the previous thread are of course welcome to move here, and new players are welcome to join. The goal, is to have a revolving door of players and GMs to keep the fun going :)

I will keep the rules that have been established in place and active and will work of getting the various blocks of "campaign" info copied over fir easy reference.

If you have an idea for a scenario, STAT IT UP AND PLAN IT OUT THEN GATHER SOME PPL HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS :) :) :)

I'll add my character i have in mind to the group

Cool, I will add you to the list, work on getting a proper alias whenever convenient. I will then try to link it up with the name.

Seth, remember to make sure your PC is built properly. 25 point buy, 200gp starting gold. The character creation rules are in the campaign tab along with a lot if ither info :)

EDIT: str (5), dex (7), con (0), int (5), wis (2), cha (2) = 21 point buy unless I am missing something :) ??

I think he is fine. Bp wise

Is the ACG open for use?

Sign me up for adventure!

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Is the ACG open for use?

Yes and no,

If it is on the Paizo PRD or Nethys then it is more than fair game.

If it can only be found on the pathfinder ogc, then I am skeptical. I presume all information on the site is correct but I am unsure.

Thoughts from others, like Bartleby an Kale.

There is not a final ruling yet, wanting input.

Sign me up for adventure!

Noted :)

Sign me up. Sage Sorcerer Randall Quaid reporting for duty. Crunch is in my profile.

Noted :)

Sign me up. Sage Sorcerer Randall Quaid reporting for duty. Crunch is in my profile.

Sign me up, please. Janji reporting for duty!

Reporting as well.

I am not sure I am a fan yet of the ACG or not. Some of the classes seem pretty cool, but they definitely blur the lines.

-CaveToad (Bartleby)

I have absolutely no problem with allowing the ACG classes.

Glad to see we're moving again!

I'm on board so sign me up!

Don't forget to make a post in the gameplay thread: you can find other gear/magic items & you can spots potential game easier :)

Capaign Thread

I have finished with my scenario concept.

May I please have Kit'Arr, Kale, Randall, Janji, and Yūreinplease report to the link above. When your peeps are officially ready, please make a post in the gameplay thread and from there on I will make the intro post as well as get a map uploaded hopefully fairy soon so you may place your starting spot.

Bartleby and Jack, I know u were next but the level disparity was too much, but I will think of something for you guys as well unless somebody beats me to it :)

Ah, please add me to the waiting list!

Add me to the waiting list as well

add me to the list.

Noted: Bubo, Mekal & Leena :)

Bump, for any future PC or GM who wanna join :)

Ok I think I will finally have a new mission to run in the next few days. I can take the next batch of characters:

Riggar, level 2
Jack the Smith, level 3
Bubo Sraga, level 3
Meka Magetail, level 1
Leena Almadill, level 4
Kit'Arr, level 1

6 might seem like a bunch, but its not that difficult when its all by post. Its a big range of levels, but it should work well for the particular encounter. Stay tuned if you are listed, I will get a thread up in the coming days for the encounter to report in.

Kit is now level 2 :)

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Still need to level but go ahead and put me back on the list.

This is a really great idea! I'd love to get in on it, both playing and GMing.

I think I might have to whip up a character for this to get some practice at PbP. As soon as I've made sense of this thread, I'll make something. Probably alchemist, barbarian, gunslinger or sorcerer, depending on what I reckon will end up being coolest.

@ Ace & Objection: happy to have you aboard (potentially as PC and GM). Feel free to make whatever you find to be fun, cool, or just plain odd. Experiment, that is what I feel part of this thread is for. If you have any question, or need the "campaign" tab info explained better; don't hesitate to ask. I am sure someone or myself can explain it better :)

When you got your PC ready, please let it be known in this tab, and I will be happy to add you to the list :)

I have a question!

Is there any particular setting this game uses?

@Objection: Nope. Just standard Pathfinder.

Thanks Kale. I have another question.

How do we determine how much HP we a) start with and b) gain each level?

Also I've thought about it and I've decided I'm gonna whip up a barbarian for this partly because I've never played a martial class before and partly because I keep coming up with scenarios for a barbarian to say the darndest things.

HP is Max HD at 1st level, then every level after that you do 1/2 HD + 1. So as a Ranger my HD is 1d10, so at level 1 I got 10+CON HP and at level 2 and level 3 I got 6+CON HP.

I also have a trait that gives me some bonus HP, and I have taken HP as my favored class bonus every level, so I have a few more than that.

Also, if I am working on an encounter, what APL should I shoot for?

I would say take a look at the people available. Presuming that nearly everyone else on the list goes into CaveToad's encounter, then that will leave you with 3-4 PC's mostly level 1. That is also presuming you finish the prep before the current CaveToad group gets done.

Otherwise, you could wait til the group finishes on purpose, then decide what level group you wanna do it for, building the basics, and getting the APL zoned in based on the level you want to run it at.

So, based on this, if I wanted one Hard encounter (which I do, right, since the party can go NOVA on this one encounter) for 4 players, I would do 4 x 100 x 2 = 800XP, which would be a CR 3 monster or two CR 1 Monsters, or 4 CR 1/2 Monsters, etc.

So, based on this, if I wanted one Hard encounter (which I do, right, since the party can go NOVA on this one encounter) for 4 players, I would do 4 x 100 x 2 = 800XP, which would be a CR 3 monster or two CR 1 Monsters, or 4 CR 1/2 Monsters, etc.

In theory, yes. That is a good baseline.

When I did my last one, I guessed how many zombies/skeletons to throw. I didn't see that chart which I may have to use now :)

Put me back on the list, please.

OK, I think I have my barbarian ready. Now I just need to work out how to post the character sheet.

I will try to get my mission up later this evening.

Ready and waiting

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As far as backstory...

Make sure you put all the relevant info in her profile.

As far as backstory goes, you can put it at the end of her profile, which is where most people put theirs.

To create an alias profile: First get to the page for the alias, either by clicking on a post by the alias, or by My Account>Messageboard Aliases>click on name. Under the profile tab there should be a "Edit My Profile" link.

Ok I have my latest encounter up:

Could the following players sign in here: Recruitment Thread

Riggar, level 2
Jack the Smith, level 3
Bubo Sraga, level 3
Meka Magetail, level 1
Leena Almadill, level 4
Kit'Arr, level 1

Just realised that I had a spare skill rank left on Kala (4 + int mod 1 + skilled racial trait 1 + favoured class bonus 1 = 7). I've put it into Handle Animal, giving her a Handle Animal mod of +2.

I have also put everything in her profile, which took longer than I expected.

Oriental Express

Kale when finished, you and the following please report to the above link. Thank you :)

Bartleby Nutmeg, level 5

Kale, level 3

Janji, level 2

Kala Krunn, level 1

Well, I guess I'm doing Profession checks instead of making some stuff. I was thinking about a Masterwork Reach weapon. Maybe next time.

Profession (Sailor): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Profession (Sailor): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Profession (Sailor): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Profession (Sailor): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

That makes 31.5 gold.

Oh yeah, I need to do those.

Craft (Bows): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Craft (Bows): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Craft (Bows): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Craft (Bows): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Subtract 17 gp for buying the bardiche ... profit of 11 gp and 5 sp.

Sorry, totally missed the post on Thursday, geez, I check this thread everyday, weird that it didn't show me the updated posts.