[SFS]1-13 On the Trail of History (Author Run), Table #1 (Inactive)

Game Master Christopher Wasko

" ..maybe this sounds strange coming from me. But are we sure these guys are hostile?"

Rocket takes a few step forward his artillery laser at the ready. Bravely using the cover the trees provide

Unless Arratoi mentions something about being resistant/immune to fire damage..in which case I might rethink using a laser weapon

I was going to make it a readied attack but I'll assume they are hostile after we started firing at them. I'll target yellow like the others

To hit EAC Yellow: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16 +1 Get 'em, Within 60 ft, larger then large..so no cover?
Fire damage if hit: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Correct, the beasts are Huge, so they do not receive cover from the tree (but you all do). @I-5: We can assume you began the encounter armed, having heard the sound from afar.

Arratoi doesn't know much about these inhabitants of the unknown planet, but he recognizes that they are animals and likely large enough to have natural reach. Gunnz and Arratoi both land crackling shots on the near beast, but Rocket's shot merely lights a branch on fire.

Round 1 (bold may act)
Delea
Red Creature
I-5
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (10 damage)
Blue Humanoid
Purple Humanoid
Round 2
Gunnz
Arratoi
Rocket

" ..maybe this sounds strange coming from me. But are we sure these guys are hostile?"

Just checking. The huge creatures were 'lunging' towards the humanoids. Does that mean they appeared to be moving towards the humanoids in a hostile manner? Although the yellow one will probably now turn around and lunge towards us...

_Rocket_ wrote:

" ..maybe this sounds strange coming from me. But are we sure these guys are hostile?"

Just checking. The huge creatures were 'lunging' towards the humanoids. Does that mean they appeared to be moving towards the humanoids in a hostile manner? Although the yellow one will probably now turn around and lunge towards us...

Yes, the creatures are visibly behaving aggressively.

Delea sees the creatures being threatening, and moves towards one of them, sending a wave of magic energy towards it to try to keep it from hurting her companions.

casting mind thrust; DC 14 will save for half damage
damage: 2d10 ⇒ (7, 7) = 14

@Delea: Given that you moved toward the red creature, I'm assuming that's the one you targeted.

The creature quivers momentarily from the psychic assault, but shakes off most of the effect, turning toward Delea in some kind of haze. It barges through the woods toward her and swipes at the lashunta with its claw, knocking her flat.

Seeing Delea go down, I-5 springs into action, approaching behind her and taking a shot at the beast to try and draw its aggression.

Arc Pistol, Static vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Nonlethal Damage (E): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Round 1 (bold may act)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (10 damage)
Blue Humanoid
Purple Humanoid
Round 2
Gunnz
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-18 SP, prone)
Red Creature (7 damage)
I-5

Ba'hob moves quickly but with out much flair while observing the creature that just knocked down his companion (RED)

Trick Attack (Sense Motive) DC 20 + CR: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 v EAC
Damage Arc Pistol: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 E
Trick Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Then they examine the creature quickly for any other weakness.

Life Science: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Defensive abilities first then offensive

The beast moans as Ba'hob strikes it with his pistol. He doesn't know much more than Arratoi does as far as special abilities are concerned.

The second beast rumbles through the forest toward the various creatures that harmed it, towering over Rocket and Gunnz as it pushes past the branches, snow sliding down its matted fur. One of the two humanoids jogs forward, retrieving something from its satchel. It tosses a crumpled plant—not unlike the one from the research station—into the path before it. Meanwhile, the second runs forward and fires an arrow at the cloesr animal, pegging the creature with a shot that didn't have quite enough oomph to break its skin.

Round 2 (bold may act)
Gunnz
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-18 SP, prone)
Red Creature (14 damage)
I-5
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (10 damage)
Blue Humanoid
Purple Humanoid

Looking up at the huge beast lumbering above him Rocket can't help but swallow (while trying very hard to not let the grenade he keeps in his cheek pouches from slipping down into his stomach). he then drops his gun and draws a tactical pike

'..here goes nothing.."

He then stabs his pike up into the creatures elbow (knee?), hoping to deal some damage

To hit KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Gunnz ignores her gun and tries slamming her tactical baton into a sensitive spot on the huge creature...

trick attack, DC 20+CR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
extra trick damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

"Lets try to finish one at a time if we can..." she calls out in a hopeful manner.

"But I do prefer using my guns. There is a reason for my name after all. I don't do up close and personal unless we are very good friends. "

"Delea, just a scratch! Don't you worry! The bigger them whiny dirt-grubbing daffodils are, the harder they fall!"

Inspiring boost to heal Delea for 10 SP.

"Maybe the izalguuns will attract the red one's attention? I suggest focus firing on the unweened ballet-dancing shrunken reprobate yellow one!"

Get 'Em put on the yellow one again.

@Gunnz: You rolled your trick but didn't roll your attack vs. flat-footed KAC. I'll roll it for you here.

Gunnz Attack vs. KAC, flat-footed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Rocket can't get enough leverage to pierce the creature's hide with his pike, but Gunnz cracks it on the kneecap with her baton. Arratoi tries to coordinate attacks against the near beast while inspiring Delea to stay in the fight.

Round 2 (bold may act)
Delea (-8 SP, prone)
Red Creature (14 damage)
I-5
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (22 damage)
Blue Humanoid
Purple Humanoid
Round 3
Gunnz
Arratoi
Rocket

Delea carefully stands up and then steps away from the creature. move action to stand up, doesn't provoke, second move instead of a standard for guarded step.

The beast, quickly looks away from Delea toward the plant thrown by the other humanoid, then barges through the trees to reach it, slamming its head into the snow to ravenously devour the plant.

Round 2 (bold may act)
I-5
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (22 damage)
Blue Humanoid
Purple Humanoid
Round 3
Gunnz
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-8 SP)
Red Creature (14 damage)

I-5 has called on the powers of suns and steps forward, he swings his blade and it cuts through the flesh of the big lumbering giant.

Curve Blade vs KAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Damage (S): 1d10 + 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 + 1 = 12

Move to take guarded step, standard to attack
Photon attunement 2. I assume I armed myself with my curve blade, which is an improved longsword (forgot I had it)

Ba'hob moves to take some cover in the trees then takes aim and shoots the yellow beast.

Trick Attack (Sense Motive): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage Arc Pistol: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 E
Trick Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Though can't seem to get a read or clear shot on the creature this time.

The giant creature bellows in pain, and lashes out with its claws at Gunnz and I-5. I-5 gets scratched but keeps their footing, while Gunnz gets pummeled and knocked flat by the force of the blow. Meanwhile, the far creature brings its spear to bear against the other mammal, jabbing it in the flank while its comrade approaches and fires another arrow unsuccessfully at the creature.

Round 3 (bold may act)
Gunnz (-19 SP, prone)
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-8 SP)
Red Creature (29 damage)
I-5 (-12 SP)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (34 damage)
Blue Humanoid (block vs. red)
Purple Humanoid

"Just a scratch, I-5, it'll go down long before you do!

"That drivelling stinky moss-bearded rust-minded gas spore is looking like it's on its last legs! Get 'Em!"

I-5 healed for 10 SP and Get'Em on the yellow one.

Looking at I-5 Rockets nods his head to the side to indicate that we should start setting up a distraction from both sides before he starts his attack routine. Spinning his pike Rocket tries to find a weak spot in the creatures thick hide, going full out and twirling his weapon while he spins around on his heels hitting one of the creatures feet from all possible angles.

to hit KAC: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 4
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
to hit KAC: 1d20 + 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 - 4 + 1 = 19
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Full round attack with get'em. I think we can set up some flanking at some point

Delea reaches out with her mind, grabs a small boulder, and tries to smack the yellow beast on the head with it.
using telekinetic projectile

attack, getem: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Standing doesn't attract an AOO in Starfinder, does it? If it does, she will stay down and use trick attack.

Gunnz rises groggily to her feet. "That thing packs the whop of a Vesk battlecruiser.." she murmurs making a weak attack that likely still strikes a nerve.

attack vs KAC, getem: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
tactical baton damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 2 = 13

"I said I DIDN'T LIKE up close an personal you foul smelling overgrown lizard thing." she snarls.

Despite some fancy footwork, Rocket just can't get up the spunk to pierce the creature's hide. Gunnz whacks the creature on its joints and causes it to bellow out in pain. Meanwhile the other creature lunges out at the humanoid that stabbed it, knocking it onto its side.

Round 3 (bold may act)
I-5 (-2 SP)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (47 damage)
Blue Humanoid (12 damage, prone)
Purple Humanoid
Round 4
Gunnz (-19 SP)
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-8 SP)
Red Creature (29 damage)

Curve Blade vs KAC, get em, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 17
Damage (S), photon mode: 1d10 + 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 + 1 = 11

I-5 repositions and slashes at the creature.

Ba'hob calmly takes a bead on the yellow creature.

Trick Attack (Sense Motive): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Ranged Attack, Git 'em: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8 v EAC
Damage Arc Pistol: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 E
Trick Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Although confident in reading the creature for a clean shot. Their pistol shot hits a nearby tree.

Round 4 (bold may act)
Gunnz (-21 SP, -15 HP)
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-8 SP)
Red Creature (70 damage)
I-5 (-14 SP, -3 HP)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (47 damage)
Blue Humanoid (12 damage, block red)
Purple Humanoid (block red)

Seeing Gunnz take a hit Rockets asks:
"Are you allright? That seemed like it would hurt"

Rocket waits a few seconds unsure of himself

Delaying my attack till after Arratoi's turn just in case Get'Em goes up again

and then overthinks his plan of attack

"..one concentrated attack...or full out again? So far neither seemed successful..ah well, maybe I get lucky with I-5 distracting it. Let's try to at least hit this time"

Rocket focuses his strength in one quick jab hoping for the best

To hit KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 25 Flanking + Get'em calculated in
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Do you want to make a run for it or get even?" Rocket asks Gunnz

Depending on Gunnz answer I'll stay put or use a guarded step to move to the side so Gunnz can step into flanking position with I-5

Delea again tries to throw junk at the head of the red creature.

attack: 1d20 ⇒ 7

"Indeed! Get that yellow one!!"

Get 'Em placed on the yellow beastie

Arratoi then takes a shot with his arc pistol!
Arc Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 24
Electrical Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Blood leaks from Gunnz armor as she limps back from the fight, trying to appear as little a threat as possible.

Take two guarded steps. At least I think you can do that in SF

Round 4 (bold may act)
I-5 (-14 SP, -3 HP)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (47 damage)
Blue Humanoid (12 damage)
Purple Humanoid
Round 5
Gunnz (-21 SP, -15 HP)
Arratoi
Rocket
Delea (-8 SP)
Red Creature (70 damage)

Ba'hob continues to focus on the yellow beast that is threatening their companion.

Trick Attack (Sense Motive): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 v EAC
Damage Arc Pistol: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 E
Trick Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

These trees are very dangerous. They must be stopped!

Just in case we are waiting for I-5's action..he did mention he was away this weekend and to bot him if needed

Thank you for the reminder!

I-5 continues to press its attack against the giant creature.

Curve Blade vs KAC, get em, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 14
Damage (S), photon mode: 1d10 + 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 3 + 1 = 17

The android's attack proves ineffective.

Round 5 (bold may act)
Gunnz (-21 SP, -15 HP)
Arratoi
Rocket (-14 SP)
Delea (-8 SP)
Red Creature (dead)
I-5 (-14 SP, -18 HP, prone, unconscious, dying)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (47 damage)
Blue Humanoid (12 damage)
Purple Humanoid

"I-5!" yells Delea. She grabs the symbol of Weydan hanging around her neck and turns her face up to the sky in prayer. A warm wave washes over her companions.

HP healed: 4d8 ⇒ (3, 1, 7, 8) = 19
Using healing channel as a full action, costing 1 RP. This affects everyone who Delea considers an ally within 30 feet of her. She chooses to consider the strangers fighting with us as allies, although they're probably out of range.

"Nooooo" cries out Gunnz as the android falls. Half genuine, half is a mere distraction as she quickly fires off a sneaky shot at the large creature.

trick attack, DC 20+CR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Nope
attack vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 Probably not :-(
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Still, with Delea's help, she is feeling much better.

"Barely a scratch Rocket!! You just power through.... uhhh.. you just rocket through it!!!

"Everyone, the red one is down! The yellow one will go down soon too! Get 'Em!!"

Inspiring boost to Rocket, healing 10 SP and Get 'Em placed on yellow

Rocket snarls and bares his teeth as he spins his pike and tries to hit the creature that hit him in the toes

To hit KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 4 + 1 = 24
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

He then yells at the creature in front of him
"In case you didn't get it..he means you! You are yellow! Now go down already!"

Ba'hob seeing his down compainion decided to pull the reaming creature off of I-5 and Rocket.

Running across the opening, Ba'habob pulls out the plant sample he got from the facility and waves it in the air.

Not sure if that is one or two move actions. If there is still an action Ba'hob will throw the bundle at the yellow dot

I-5 stands and attacks.

Curve Blade vs KAC, get em, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 12
Damage (S), photon mode: 1d10 + 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 + 1 = 11

The beast, following Ba'hob's distraction, barges through the forest and greedily scoops up the plant, provoking attacks of opportunity from Rocket and I-5.

Curve Blade vs KAC, get em, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 18
Damage (S), photon mode: 1d10 + 4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 + 1 = 11

Meanwhile the two humanoids work their way past the tree, firing at the creature with their bows from their upper arms.

Round 6 (bold may act)
Gunnz (-21 SP)
Arratoi
Rocket (-4 SP)
Delea (-8 SP)
I-5 (-14 SP)
Ba'hob
Yellow Creature (65 damage)
Blue Humanoid (12 damage)
Purple Humanoid

With some deft movement, Ba'hob draws his baton and carefully moves around the large creature to provide a flank for Rocket and I-5.

Acrobatics Tumble: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

They then strike at the creature.

Baton Melee Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Baton Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

To hit AAO: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 10 Flank+Get'Em
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Rocket tries to pin the creatures foot as it walks away from him, but he's too surprised at the creatures movement to be able to launch a coordinates attack

'..uhm..where you going?"

Rocket drops his pike and draws his azumith rifle and takes a shot at the creature

To hit: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 = 27 Within 60, no cover Get'Em
Fire damage if hit: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

@Ba'hob;Thanks for the possible flanking, but Rocket should be much better at hitting stuff at range

Gunnz takes a step forward as she tries her best to land a solid shot on the remaining massive beast. Her hands shake from the shock of her wounds as she tries a tricky shot from the shadows.

trick shot DC =20+CR: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
-attack vs EAC , Gem 'em: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21 maybe vs FF?
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
trick attack bonus damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

I-5 shakes his head "Ouch!" and then dashes towards the creature, slashes once and he dances away again

Longsword vs KAC, get'em, flank: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 22
Damage (S), photon mode: 1d8 + 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 3 + 1 = 14

Spring attack

EDIT: I-5 actually couldn't both stand and attack this way, to my knowledge, but Gunnz's and Rocket's attacks brought the creature's HP low enough that it would just run away at this point anyway, so I'm calling it.

Rocket and Gunnz both peg the creature from afar, causing it to moan and begin hobbling into the woods, but I-5 then leaps from the snowbank and gashes its haunch. It tips over into the nearby trees, then slides down into a bloody, furry, snowy mess.

Combat over!

As the threat passes, the two humanoids strap their bows over their shoulders and pass their spears to their upper sets of arms. They contort their spines to lower their middle limbs toward the earth, reshaping their postures into centaur-like quadrupeds instead of tall, four-armed bipeds. They stare at you for a moment, just as a small group of similar humanoids emerges from the hills behind them. They join with the larger group as a taller one with leathery skin creased with wrinkles moves to the fore, facing your party.

Arratoi flips on his Tetrad Certified Translator and says, "What's up!!! You guys must be izalguuns!! We come in peace and would like to open a dialogue with you! Now if you'll please speak with us for 10 minutes, this lil device here will begin to translate our languages. Hmm.. unless anyone can share language?"

Arratoi directs that question towards his teammates.

Knowing that the izalguuns don't understand what Arratoi is saying, Arratoi tries to get as much of his message across as possible with friendly tones and gestures - at the very least to try and convey that we're not hostile and would like to communicate further.

If someone does have the ability to share languages, Arratoi will try to gesture and get the message across that the teammate would like to touch one of the izalguun (to complete the spell) but it is not a hostile act.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

The lead izalguun glances down at Arratoi's machine, looks back up at the ysoki, then speaks in flawless Common. "You will not need that. Thank you for helping my hunters. Do you work with the scientists?" Her voice is husky, yet distinctly feminine.

Delea walks over to the injured izalguun and asks him "I saw that you were hurt. Do you need healing?"

Arratoi looks up at the izalguun, then down at his translator which is turned on and recording away with various lights and dials indicating its progress in recording and translating the language. Arratoi looks up again at the izalguun. Then down again at his translator. Arratoi sighs and says quietly, "I'm sure you'll come in useful some day, little translator....<sigh>"

Arratoi addresses the lead izalguun, "Hi there!! We've met those scientists but no, we do not work with them. We represent a different organization called the Starfinder Society. We're interested in meeting you and cultural exchange. My name is Arratoi and if you don't mind my asking, what is your name?

"Also, my friend Delea here is an excellent healer. As she has stated, she would gladly be of service if you like!"

If anyone hasn't already done so, Arratoi will ask his teammates to holster or otherwise put away their weapons.

The injured izalguun looks down at its wounds, then at Delea, then over to its leader. The tall izalguun pauses, then nods. The injured hunter approaches Delea, the beast's scratch marks stretching along its left mid limb. Even in its quadruped posture, it stands head and shoulders above the slight lashunta.

The lead izalguun replies to Arratoi, her speech precise and measured in comparison to the eager ysoki. "My name is Naarma." Upon hearing the name "Starfinder Society," she tilts her head, then looks back to her hunters. One of them nods upward. Naarma turns back to Arratoi. "Did you fight in the starship skirmish?"

Delea slowly reaches up to touch the injured izalguun, putting her hand on the injured limb but not the injured part. She is doing her best to be gentle and non-threatening. She closes her eyes and prays for a moment, and a wave of warm healing goes through the injured limb.

casting mystic cure
HP restored: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Delea chooses to transfer two of her own HP to her patient, also.