Outpost II - GM Ietsuna's Oathbreaker's Die (Inactive)

Game Master Ietsuna

It is an alley, I have moved you inside her shop. It is not a large shop. I will place a token for Pemak there too.

I love how off the rails this has gone...

Looking in, So unfortunately I’m with them...but not really. We apologise for barging in like this, but we have had a really...really long day. We seem to always be one step behind a killer who’s been taking out some key figures. The rest of my team have a heavy suspition it’s you. Would you please be kind enough to explain your side of things? The poison used had a scent very reminiscent of the scents coming from your shop. I’m sure an explanation would help settle my friends.

Heal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 to explain the poison.
Diplo: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1

-1 diplomacy, Hahahahahaha. This is absolutely off the rails

This is why I haven’t been talking...I did a double take at that roll, and died of laughter. It’s fine...I hope...

"We found this list of people that the assassin has been killing off. You are the last person on that list. Either they plan on killing you for supplying the poison and are trying to prevent you from telling who they are, or they want to stop you from producing antidotes. Which is it?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

My shop is small and your associate here is a little excitable with that sword. Perhaps we should talk outside? Pemak indicates the door and begins to move toward it, keeping an eye on Dave. If Dave makes a move aggressively toward her she'll stop.

Xusius considers what he knows of the Daggermark guilds, specifically the relationship between the Poisoners and the Assassins.

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

He looks around the area instead of the party or Pemak.

"Zomezing ees not right here. Ze Poisoners Guild may make poisons, but zey are not assassins. We have zree dead people, all by ze same poison and eet ees pretty obvious zey were poisoned. We have a list of people and zree of ze five are now dead. Ze other two are either barricaded away or standing in front of us. Why? Better yet, were ees zis killer because he should be here eef he continues to follow ees list. Either zat or he ees at ze safehouse. Maybe we should take Pemak here there and have a soiree for ze killer."

Pemak moves outside. Are you seeking specialized medical care for a loved one?

I've moved Pemak's token outside.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Yangrit's eyes narrow suspiciously, and she gestures to the Pathfinders to converge on Pemak. Looks like Dave may have been right. Standing solidly to prevent any escape, she growls: "We'd rather know who else has been asking for 'specialized medical care', especially if they had five 'loved ones' in mind."

Intimidation: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7

She's trying so hard to be stern and imposing, but comes across as simply a nagging busybody.

Dave moves right next to Pemak after sheathing his swords..

Are you seeking specialized medical care for a loved one?

Dave huffs.. No seems everyone we value in the Gods forsaken city...has perished at the hands of a poisoner...the poison victims ingested, had a very similar smell to the one wafting from your hut.. Dave arches an eyebrow ready to grab at the would be chemist. Any sign of chemist moving away from Dave or grasping at flask or spell component, Dave attempts to grapple them.

I do not provide specialist medical care, but know some people who do.

With the now 2 failed intimidate checks she is clearly not feeling well disposed to your group

You seem to be a group of busy bodies sticking your nose into local business. I hear a lot of what goes on. Perhaps instead of threatening and waving swords in people's faces a simple discussion may work. She looks pointedly around at you all.

Trying so very hard to keep her voice and expression reasonable, Yangrit replies: "We're listening." She sees how quickly this is going downhill and inwardly curses. Where's someone with a honeyed tongue when you need them?

I did try Diplomacy.

Unfortunately Hannar 1 success kinda got negated by 2 failed intimidates.

Pemak sighs. So you will listen now? I am a vendor, nothing more. As a vendor I am subject to the things that occasionally befall vendors. I am in the market for some private security specialists to help me with a recent problem that I have had. I also hear many things. Did you want to ask me anything. I mean ask, not wave weapons and demand.

You suspect that by Private Security Specialists she means someone who can investigate a crime and punish the perpetrators

Dave is suspicious as all get out. You still haven't explained that smell, we'll talk about your problems as soon as you've answered our questions. Dave also ask her does she know Pemak, Bosk, or Clovesh and gauge her reaction at each name. sense motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

I am an alchemist, and I was working on a compound. The smell is that compound.... however the compound is no longer in my possession, having been stolen recently. In its current form it is too identifiable to be useful in its current state. I have been doing some of my own investigations into the thieves and I have tracked them back to the Dripping Wall Distillery.

Info dump incoming

Yes, I know Bosk. He was well liked in the community and never drew unwanted attention. That meant that the local assassins guild was unlikely to have a contract on him.

I knew of Brandur also. He was well respected as beingan approachable representative of the local military, pointing the PCs toward his cottage. The news of his death troubles me. His cousin is Jallor Clovesh who is the commander of the local infantry. His position and his popularity likely mean that his death also was not sanctioned by the local assassin's guild. I have heard that there is a group of defectors who have broken from the guild. Perhaps they know more.

Assuming you meant Ramyla, not Pemak Dave.

I have never been to Ramyla's distillery but I have heard very good things about its brews. There is rumors of something strange going on beneath it though.

Xusius arches his eyebrow.

"Zou said zomezing about defectors. Tell us more about zem. Who are zey? Wouldn't ze guilds be out to kill zese rivals??"

Dave relaxes a little... ie. no longer holding any readied action..... Hmmm...you seem to be caught up in this somehow..either your a part of it spinning a good yarn.. Dave arches his eyebrow and studies Pemak once again, sense motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18 .. Or you're telling the truth..which means you're in danger because, we found your name on a list...most of the others are dead..*sigh*... Dave furrows his brow recalling something Pemak mentioned. You said thieves beneath the Dripping Wall Distillery stole your compound? How exactly can a group of thugs steal a building? Or have they just threated you not to return there anymore? What's to prevent us from looking in on the compound now? You seem set on sending us to the sewers beneath the Distillery, perhaps to help us..or perhaps your sending us into an ambush..How are we to know which?

Compound as in a chemical compound, a potion or poison

Interesting, we should probably check up on the friend that we left...

He puts a hand on Dave's shoulder. Maybe it is time to take a different approach friend. We have to start trusting someone - otherwise we won't get to the bottom of this mess.

Sense Motive (Is Pemak being honest and forthcoming?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Somberly, Yangrit speaks: "We got off on the wrong foot. That is our fault. The assassin has us on edge, not knowing who they are or what they are going to do next. So it looks like we need to look into the sewers under the distillery next. Unless there's anything else you know that would be useful to us."

Maybe it is time to take a different approach friend. We have to start trusting someone - otherwise we won't get to the bottom of this mess.

Dave snaps his head at Bernard's uninvited touch and relaxes just as quickly... Perhaps you're right... Dave pointed looks at Pemak, That doesn't change the fact, that Pemak here is either in great danger or pulling some kind of ruse. I'd be lying if I said I was comfortable just leaving her behind. Perhaps we can leave her in the care of Brandur's brother...He shouldn't be too hard to seek out and has as much interest in us solving this as any. Dave's face is determined..He does not trust this half Orc especially after smelling the very same poison smell he smelled after his venture captain and the other's death...

*edit* as a matter of fact...she was awful anxious to meet us outside!

Dave suddenly snaps his fingers in revelation!

Dave looks past the 1/2 Orc woman and says, Do you mind us searching your cottage? If you got nothing hide from us shouldn't be a problem.. Dave drums his fingers on the pommel of his long sword while waiting for a reply. To be truthful ...I'm only asking as a matter of courtesy..We could wait outside until Bernard's brother was summoned and they could search it just as easily? Dave presents the offer in a none too delicate manor.

Yangrit feels that Pemak is being forthcoming and honest with her information. She knows a lot for someone who is just a vendor and artisan, but nothing about the information strikes you as untrue.

Go right ahead and look around my shop. I will stay out here. I know what inventory I have so please do not pocket anything, but I know I can trust you.

You might also make it quick about the search of my store. There is someone out here that you may like to meet

Dave looks a bit disappointed that Pemak consented to a search so easily, not wanting to loose too much face Dave goes in her hut and makes a cursory search; (taking '10' for total of '17 perception.)

Dave finds a few potions that cure common ailments. Cough mixtures, wart removers, topical anti-biotic creams.

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Hannar gets the hint and looks around at the crowd trying not to be obvious..."We are making a bit of a scene. Anyone notice if we are being watched?"

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Dave comes out of the cottage with a confused and regretful look on his face, Umm very sorry for the trouble mum...it's....it's ...just that it's been quite the day. We'll be leaving you be now, thanks for the information and please be careful...your name was found on a list of murdered individuals. I'd advise you to go strait to Bernard's brother, and seek his protection until you hear more about what we discovered.

Dave looks to his companions, I'm ready to go explore the sewers beneath the distillery. Let's tarry here no longer.

Pemak covertly indicates someone in the crowd. Everyone seems to see the person Pemak means.

Combat Surprise Round - Everyone Up

Hannar
Yangrit
Bernard
Xusius
Uhr Lamms
Dave

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Xusius
Uhr
Hannar
Dave
Someone
Bernard
Yangrit

Someone has been added to the map. He has a green ring

Hannar takes a 5' step and swings with his staff...

melee vs. Green: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
possible Bludgeoning damage vs. Green: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Uhr sees the suspicious looking person, and approaches him. He draws his axe as he does, but he attempts to look menacing, not hostile.
"Nothing to see here, bum. Move along."

As Hannar darts past him at the same time: "Whoa! Why'd you do that? You can't beat random people in the streets even if they look suspicious!"

"Uh, sorry for my friend. As I said, were just handling some business with the good merchant here. I'll pay for your healing services if you don't call the guards on my friend here."

Hearing Uhr’s warning, Bernard moves around to flank with Hannar and readies and action with his rapier to attack if any hostile action is taken by the individual. Hold up, who are you?

Rapier: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 271d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Rapier Confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 171d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Xusius pulls out his Wand of Magic Missile while moving and yelling about an enemy behind us. He then snaps off a Missile at it.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Bernard pierces the Someone with his rapier. It is quite skillfully done and hits a vital point. Xusius follows up with a magic missile.

Combat Surprise Round - Everyone Up

Hannar
Yangrit
Bernard
Xusius
Uhr Lamms
Dave

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Xusius
Uhr
Hannar
Dave
Someone -13
Bernard
Yangrit

"This is ridiculous," Yangrit mutters darkly to herself. She takes a five foot step and, as she attempts to grab the suspicious individual, announces: "All right! That's enough! All of you!"

Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Yangrit has Improved Grapple, so does not provoke an AOO.

Unfortunately she slips on a loose pebble as she plants her foot, and instead ends up clumsily bumping into the suspect, barely keeping her feet. "Ope!" Well, that could not have been more embarrassing, she thinks wryly to herself.

Dave is shocked at the sudden turn of events.. he stays close to Pemak and draws his longsword

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Xusius
Uhr
Hannar
Dave
Someone -13
Bernard
Yangrit

Urh just stares at the bloodthirst of his fellow pathfinders.

"An enemy? What?! Have I missed some important clue or something?"

Uhr does take a ready action in case the individual does something hostile (like attacks) but not if they just run away.

Ready action, Non-lethal battleaxe: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 4 = 3
dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Xathos moves and fires another shot from his Wand of Magic Missiles.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Dave turns to Pemak and ask, who is it? Why are my comrades attacking? Dave holds action until after the stranger acts.

Uhr swings his axe but turns it so as not to cut the Someone. In that motion he misses.

Xusius does not miss as another magic missile slams into the person from the crowd.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Xusius
Uhr
Hannar
Dave
Someone -18
Bernard
Yangrit

I was too vague in my hinting by Pemak.

With the crowd rushing away you get a good look at the person. It is a customer, a random person off the street, but hanging from one ear is a pearl earring, the twin to the one from Brandur's cottage. And thinking back now this person was acting suspiciously, loitering outside Pemak's shop when you arrived.

Hannar takes a 5' step back out of the way and says..."Hold and identify yourself. It would seem we have your other earring."

The figure ignores Hannar's request for information. Instead it lashes out at Bernard with both hands.

Claw 1, Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 1 = 11 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14

Claw 2, Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 1 = 20 Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act
Xusius
Uhr
Hannar
Dave
Someone -18
Bernard -11
Yangrit

Note Dave traveled through Hannar's square not Yangrit's to get to his flanking position with Bernard. (ie. unless adversary has reach no AoO on Dave)

Dave pushes past Pemak and Hannar, after seeing this one earring woman?, grow claws and savagely slash his companion Bernard...He pulls his shortsword along the way (now dual wielding). Dave manages to flank the woman with Bernard on the opposite side and looks for a vulnerable area to strike, then lunges at the woman with his longsword: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (5) = 14

Dave's longsword slashes into the enemy. The enemy's eyes dart around frantically.

Combat Round 1 - Bold May Act

Xusius
Uhr
Hannar
Dave
Someone -32
Bernard -11
Yangrit

"So be it. mutters Hannar, as he gestures and points at the woman, a ray of fire burst forth towards her....

range Touch vs. Woman: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
possible Fire damage vs. Woman: 1d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Using Point-Blank and Precise Shot feats. I did not factor in cover.

"Take her alive! She may have information! And I wouldn't want to anger the locals."

attack, nonlethal with battleaxe: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 4 = 17
dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Try it again. The claws are a surprise, certainly, but they'd be less of an issue if that person were pinned. First things first, Yangrit reaches out again to try to grab the suspicious person.

Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Improved Grapple

Uhr knocks the figure out. As it falls it reverts to some sort of strange form.

Yangrit dives on the prone figure restraining it.

Nature: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Sighing deaply, I...I think that's a doppleganger. You know, one of those shape changing sorts? Could it be the one responsible for everything...?

He picks up the body and drags it into Pemak's shop away from eyes.