the combined efforts of the starfinders take down the last of the creature who lets go of a shriek before falling over in a bloody mess, with that done the starfinders find themselves in a room with flickering lights.
When looking around you find a backpack that contains an unremarkable set of clothing, The backpack contains some combat gear, including a suit of basic lashunta tempweave armor and an anchoring fusion seal (3rd), a hygiene kit including a vial of Dagret’s Scalesheen Oil and a jar of FLĒQ Texture Cream for Curly Hair, and a computer.
Perception DC 17:
When searching you find among the discarded wrappers a series of packaging for five industrial explosive devices
Perception DC 27:
You also find one set of tattered instructions
Computer DC 25:
When making the succesful hack you find records of infosphere searches for a human woman named Sanivvi Acheosi, a tawny-skinned woman with wildly curly hair currently residing on Castrovel, and several pages of instructions and videos for styling curly hair.
Seeing computer hack info (Perception) DC 19:
you recall having seen a staffer at the gala who matches this appearance working on the audiovisual setup for the event.
Hacking the computer firewall DC 25:
The module contains a file with a list of names, dates, and locations, cumulating with an alarming entry: “Luwazi Elsebo; Lorespire Complex, Skyreach Room,gala” and the present date. With a few minutes of research using the local infosphere, the PCs can ascertain that every individual on the list is recently deceased, save for Luwazi; the obituary dates and locations correspond with the dates and locations in the files, but the causes of death are widely varied. Most notably, those few that are documented as homicides all list radically different perpetrators: individuals of varying gender, race, and background.
Vesk SP 14/14 HP 18/18 | RP 3/3 | EAC 16; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +3 | Init: +2 | Perc: +0, SM: +4+d6 | Speed 30ft
Schlak puts away his pistol. He stands quietly taking a keen note of the room and sees the flickering lights. He turns to Rora "I'm alright, but you might want to check this room out. We might find some clues. Also we seem to have gotten some goodies."
That said schlak digs around the room slowly looking for anything of note. perception:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20
Vesk Technomancer 7 49/49 SP | 41/41 HP |9/9 RP EAC 22 KAC 23 Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 5 | Speed 20 | Init +2 | Perception +0
Wow those are some high DCs. Can we take 20 on any of the computer ones? Perception:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2 Computers:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Zargothrax tries to turn on the computer, then gives up and inspects the found items.
"Hummm... so Scalesheen oil and Texture cream for curly hair... we lookin for... someone with scales and curly hair? Ann lashunta armor? Hmm... mebbe we lookin for a Lashunta who works at a salon or somethin?"
NG Haan (WIld Warden) Soldier (Armor Storm/Star Knight) 7 | SP: 8/56 HP: 53/53 RP: 9/9 | KAC: 27 EAC: 25 vs CM: 32 (20% fortification) DR 5/-, elec res 5| F: 7 R: 6 W: 6 (+2 vs Spells) | Init + 3 Perc: +8 | Speed 35 ft/40 ft unarmored
Grinds Perception Aid:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Grinds grinds his mndibles slowly and loudly in his frustration.
Almost no leads...just these explosive wrappers that Schlak found. Quig if you were to try and rig an explosion that would kill Luwazi Elsebo right now during this gala, where would you place them? We need to disable theeeesse NOW!
I normally would allow take 20 for it, but there is a hacking/intrusion check as well... I will allow a take 10 with added aid for it, due to the time constraint (as grinds pointed out)
Vesk Technomancer 7 49/49 SP | 41/41 HP |9/9 RP EAC 22 KAC 23 Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 5 | Speed 20 | Init +2 | Perception +0
"Hmm... Quig... think ya can take another stab at this computer here with Rora's help? I really need ta take a breather. Worst comes ta worst we can just look 'round for all of da oiled up curly haired people."
Zargothrax is going to take a knee for a bit, if he can get 10 minutes in he'll spend a resolve to get his stamina back. If Quig is able to get into the computer in the meanwhile and we need to roll, Zargothrax will go ahead as-is.
"Whoah!" Rora exclaims when she see's what Quig's efforts have unveiled. "They've been searching the infosphere for information on some human woman named Sanivvi Acheosi. She's got... tawny-skin, lives on Castrovel and has.... wildly curly hair... Oh, hey! And a bunch of instructions and videos for styling curly hair."
Rora sits back and thinks for second. "So she's going to impersonate this person?"
Attempting that perception check now.
Perception:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Also rolling a computers check to AID QUIG with that last computers check against the firewall.
"Quig"Male CN ysoki bounty hunter mechanic 1 | SP 7/7 HP 8/8 | RP 4/4 | EAC 13; KAC 14 | Fort +3; Ref +4; Will +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: +5, SM: +1; darkvision | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
"Oh wait a minute!! I recall having seen a staffer at the gala who matches this appearance working on the audiovisual setup for the event. We have to report this immediately to Luwazi Elsebo and Radaszam." and with that he send a message with the files so far to them.
Vesk SP 14/14 HP 18/18 | RP 3/3 | EAC 16; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +3 | Init: +2 | Perc: +0, SM: +4+d6 | Speed 30ft
"Yes with this evidence we need to go back quickly. We know who to look for. These wrappers and a disguise I can only imagine how dangerous the gala is. Not only should we report this but we need a plan. It's a large event if we just go in guns blazing it could be a mess. If only we knew exactly what she is planning. "
Let me know if guys want me to aid anyone. I can make both checks but only at +0.
Vesk Technomancer 7 49/49 SP | 41/41 HP |9/9 RP EAC 22 KAC 23 Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 5 | Speed 20 | Init +2 | Perception +0
Zargothrax snaps to attention. "Wait wha? Already there? Well... we should get going! Grab the computer, we can finish with it after we stop this guy... I can finish pickin the rubble outta my scales later. In fact... maybe some o' that scale oil'd be nice..."
How long does it take Quig to uncover this information?
Assuming you are all heading back I will fast forward a bit to the next part, you can still share info and work more on what is going on in between
With all said and done the team moves back towards the hall where the festivities are being held, the trip with the elevator takes a little over 10 minutes, allowing the team to look after their wounds and recover some of the missing stamina points You can use this time to recover the missing stamina points since it takes 10 minutes
As the team is making their way up towards the meeting hall all of their comm units are being tuned in and soon enough they can hear the voice of Radaszam. "Starfinders, I have recieved your information about the potential assassin, to give a quick recap, suspected bombs to be used and you think you have seen someone like that working the audio... interesting, the assassin might be a shapeshifter, I have heard stories about them..." He falls silent for a moment before peaking up once more. "Do you have a plan of attack yet? if not, I might have some advice if needed be..."
NG Haan (WIld Warden) Soldier (Armor Storm/Star Knight) 7 | SP: 8/56 HP: 53/53 RP: 9/9 | KAC: 27 EAC: 25 vs CM: 32 (20% fortification) DR 5/-, elec res 5| F: 7 R: 6 W: 6 (+2 vs Spells) | Init + 3 Perc: +8 | Speed 35 ft/40 ft unarmored
Grinds nods in the affirmative If you were asking us for a sane plan I would plant one of us with Luwazi and send quug looking for bombs but....given your goal to be flashy....
Vesk Technomancer 7 49/49 SP | 41/41 HP |9/9 RP EAC 22 KAC 23 Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 5 | Speed 20 | Init +2 | Perception +0
"Well um... mah plan was juss gonna be find the curly hair'd assassin, find the bombs... turn the bombs off ann punch the 'ssassin in the face!"
Zargothrax seems proud of himself for a few seconds, then second guesses himself. "Hrmmm... well did we wanna take the 'sasassin alive? If I punch 'em in the face... or if mister grindy punches 'em in the face... well... might not be so much alive afterwards."
Radaszam smiles for a moment as he listens to the eager starfinders before nodding. "There are 2 options I would recommend, one is a more moderate while the other will allow you to try and impress the people you have been talking to... You can use my operatives, the obsidian spiders for trying to defuse the bombs while you will confront the assassin... The other option is that you will handle the bombs and the assassin. This option will show that the Starfinder Society is more then capable of handling things and also that you as a team are more then capable..."
"Quig"Male CN ysoki bounty hunter mechanic 1 | SP 7/7 HP 8/8 | RP 4/4 | EAC 13; KAC 14 | Fort +3; Ref +4; Will +1 | Init: +2 | Perc: +5, SM: +1; darkvision | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
"Done! Scout and I take the bombs! You take the assassins!" Quig announces.
"But how do we find the bombs ... hmmm ... do we really need to find the assassin first to tell us or do we have other possibilities to find them?" the Ysoki starts thinking.
Male LN vesk mercenary soldier 1 | SP 8/8 HP 13/13 | RP 5/5 | EAC 16; KAC 18 | Fort +3; Ref +2; Will +2; +2 vs. fear | Init: +6 | Acrobatics +5, Athletics +8, Perception +0, Profession (mercenary) +4 | Speed 35ft | Active conditions: None.
"Maybe we should stay close to the First Seeker? If the assassin knows that the bombs have failed, they might come after them directly. In any case, I am not much help in defusing a bomb so I'll go after the assassin."
Vesk Technomancer 7 49/49 SP | 41/41 HP |9/9 RP EAC 22 KAC 23 Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 5 | Speed 20 | Init +2 | Perception +0
"See? Looks like mah plan was sound after all! Also, ahve got a pretty good hand when it comes to ee-lectronics so I can give some help with the bombs if ya want. Or I can punch the 'ssassin in the face. I'm flexible!"
Vesk SP 14/14 HP 18/18 | RP 3/3 | EAC 16; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +3 | Init: +2 | Perc: +0, SM: +4+d6 | Speed 30ft
Schlak grins widely and nod before speaking," I'm not much for disarming bombs. I might have slept through that class. Anyways Im sure we can maybe distract the assassin for a while while you disarm. grinds here can be on the defensive. Rora I think you would be good at keeping the assassin busy."
Feel free to let me know if this idea doesn't work.
NG Haan (WIld Warden) Soldier (Armor Storm/Star Knight) 7 | SP: 8/56 HP: 53/53 RP: 9/9 | KAC: 27 EAC: 25 vs CM: 32 (20% fortification) DR 5/-, elec res 5| F: 7 R: 6 W: 6 (+2 vs Spells) | Init + 3 Perc: +8 | Speed 35 ft/40 ft unarmored
Grinds maneuvers to the front. Worry not....the great one eyed Hunter inspires me to go on hunts quick and powerful. You will get your over the top show of force. What happens from there is not my concern.
And rushes off with the team going for the assassin.
With everything decided and the team making their way to the ball room a drone shows up and a brief note flashes on the datapad for the starfinders. Naiaj's note reads "Starfinders, to assist you in your endeavours I have sent my drone with some items that could help you hopefully, Radaszam informed me what you are about to do, good luck!" the other note is from Royo "Starfinders, Radaszam shared the information about the bombs with me, and after looking over them this model of explosives is stable to kinetic damage and can be safely disarmed by smashing it hard enough, however, energy damage will most likely cause them to detonate, good luck!"
The Starfinders make their way back into the ballroom and start to mingle again while keeping an eye on things out of the ordinary. There are several-dozen guests present at the gala, in addition to Luwazi and the dignitaries you all interacted with earlier, and a dozen or so service staff, most of whom are handling the food, drinks, and dishes for the event.
"Heya guys... ah think ah see her up there in the AV booth overlookin the stage. See if y'all can find the bombs. Dun wanna get 'er spooked before we're ready to shut ever'thin off."
NG Haan (WIld Warden) Soldier (Armor Storm/Star Knight) 7 | SP: 8/56 HP: 53/53 RP: 9/9 | KAC: 27 EAC: 25 vs CM: 32 (20% fortification) DR 5/-, elec res 5| F: 7 R: 6 W: 6 (+2 vs Spells) | Init + 3 Perc: +8 | Speed 35 ft/40 ft unarmored
Grinds nods at Rora and Lizard Wizard and runs directly into the room, making as much of a ruckus as possible RAAAAGH STOP ASSASSIN. THE HUNTER OF THE SOCIETY HAS COME
Bold can act
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Quig (20):
Zargothrax McDonald (19):
He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust (14):
Schlak Ers (14):
Rora (12):
Sanivvi (10):
Verus the Unbroken (9):
With some of the starfinders noticing what could be the odd person out and with He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust charging and yelling at the would be assassin who seems to be still focused on what she is doing in the AV box, but people around Grinds seem to part before him and give him a clear access towards the AV booth
Vesk SP 14/14 HP 18/18 | RP 3/3 | EAC 16; KAC 16 | Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +3 | Init: +2 | Perc: +0, SM: +4+d6 | Speed 30ft
Schlak follows the group up to the assassin. He stops at Roras words. Then stares at grinds and shrugs." I was hoping to maybe distract her with more pleasant conversation." he then looks over. He moves next to grinds and states to the assassin, "you will never be able to win your plan is foiled. Give up quickly or meet our wrath." he snarls.
Bold can act
-------------------------------------------------------- Quig (20): Zargothrax McDonald (19): He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust (14): Schlak Ers (14): Rora (12):
Sanivvi (10): [Shaken till end of Schlak's turn]
Verus the Unbroken (9):
With Schlak moving up towards the assassin and yelling at her she seems to be taken aback about who are coming to charge at her and how to react to it, she seems shaken and doesn't make any move to react in any form. It is clear now that she is discovered so the starfinders will need to be quick now.
Bold can act
-------------------------------------------------------- Quig (20): Zargothrax McDonald (19):
He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust (14):
Schlak Ers (14):
Rora (12):
Sanivvi (10): [Shaken till end of Schlak's turn]
Verus the Unbroken (9):
He-who-grinds-blades-to-dust makes his way towards the door and takes a swing at it, only to discover that the moment his fist tries to connect to the door it seems to hiss and then open for him, allowing him the first view of his opponent who is still shaken from the shooting done to her. Rora could only feel an angry blaze brush past her as the massive Haan made his way past her.
Vesk Technomancer 7 49/49 SP | 41/41 HP |9/9 RP EAC 22 KAC 23 Fort 4 Ref 4 Will 5 | Speed 20 | Init +2 | Perception +0
Zargothrax decides that the Haan, accompanied by the Envoy pair is enough of a grand entrance and moves to help Quig look for bombs. "Point 'em out and I'll smash em!"
Aid Quig at looking for bombs:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20...totally should have just rolled that on my own. Oh well... who knew.
Bold can act -------------------------------------------------------- Quig (20): Zargothrax McDonald (19): He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust (14): Will save DC14 needed to resist charm person
Schlak Ers (14): Rora (12):
Sanivvi (10): [Shaken till end of Schlak's turn]
Verus the Unbroken (9): Delay
Putting Verus in Delay
Sanivvi, unaware of Rora making her way and due to the distraction caused by He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust trying to smash in a door, turns to the Haan and gives him a sickly sweet smile before speaking to him. "My dear, you are better off to return to the party and leave this room quitly, don't you think so?"
Will save from He-Who-Grinds-Blades-to-Dust to resist Charm Person
NG Haan (WIld Warden) Soldier (Armor Storm/Star Knight) 7 | SP: 8/56 HP: 53/53 RP: 9/9 | KAC: 27 EAC: 25 vs CM: 32 (20% fortification) DR 5/-, elec res 5| F: 7 R: 6 W: 6 (+2 vs Spells) | Init + 3 Perc: +8 | Speed 35 ft/40 ft unarmored
Will Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
I would very much argue that this situation falls under 'threatening or attacking you or your allies' clause of the spell given that we are allied with Luwazi and know very much what her intentions are. This would grant me a +5 bonus on the save.
Grinds listens to the suggestion Him actually following said suggestion is subject to an opposed charisma check Charisma Check:1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6
Presuming failure on both counts
Grinds turns and leaves, the door now open for Rora.
He then spends the turn trying to help Quig spot the bombs
