[PFS2] 1-14 Lions of Katapesh (GM Watery Soup, Fast) (Inactive)

Game Master Watery Soup

When the caravan arrives at the camp, they find it bustling with activity. Goblin engineers do their best to guide goblin workers as they build the decking and assemble the piers; the bridge appears simple, but sturdy, and is approximately half complete by this point.

See map on Slide 4.

As the wagons are unloaded, Muckmuck introduces Zig, leader of the bridge camp. While many of the goblins at the work camp are covered in dirt and sweat, Zig stands tall and straight among them. He pores over maps of the surrounding area before speaking.

“It is good to see you. They call me Zig. I’m glad my father asked you to come here to help. We have been building a very important bridge. But every night, the big cats attack our camp. We leave out meat for them and they saunter right past it. Instead, they seem bent on filling their bellies with goblin flesh. If we move camp across the river; they cross over it overnight. If we light fires around the camp to scare them away, the goblins workers burn themselves in the flames. It’s a lose-lose situation."

“Every few nights, the cats come back to hunt us. Everyone is terrified and that’s bad for business. With all this talk of some saber-toothed whatever coming for us in the night, we’re all too scared to finish our work. If someone doesn’t take these furballs out, I suspect the bridge isn’t ever gonna get built."

“These kitties aren’t natural. Whatever you need, you got it. I can give you workers to build fences. But fences alone aren’t going to be enough. Either the cats go, or this bridge is history. The only other answer is death.”

It's almost nighttime. You can describe what kind of preparations you want to make. You don't need to set up a formal watch - it's outside the scope of the scenario. If something happens in the middle of the night, everyone will be awake.

Dr Ripfang blinks and rubs his eyes "Wait... big cats? We were attacked by big wolves. Cats and wolves working together! Wowee something is going on."

"Well we won' be leavin' til it's wit that bad cat's hide, no ya worry!" Tao reassures Zig "Also, we brought a message from you from yer uncle, but I forgot what it was..." Having also forgot if it was his uncle or his father or what.

Later

The somber mood here seems to negate the prospect of trying to put together a music circle, as Tao looks over at Manny. Speaking of which, she makes a mental note to make a slight alteration in which blessing to ask of Nethys for the morning's prayer, disposing of the Bless spell in favor of doubling down on the Magic Missile spell, which proved useful today.

If someone has an idea, Tao will be on hand to help it come together, else, she prepares to bed down and call it an early night, expecting to play guard during construction tomorrow. Or "mouse"...

Hamve nods warmly in thanks to Tao. Still, his normal dourness returns quickly enough upon hearing more of the situation. He tilts his head in thought before inquiring some.

"Is there a place you could put up warning fires without your workers going for them? Or is that a silly, unrealistic question? Never mind. Also, if you have any hearsay on which way or where the cats have been coming from, that would be helpful. Perhaps then we could prioritize that side's defense or track them to a den."

Following any answers and hopefully a good meal, Hamve finds a somewhat secluded place to bunk. Best to be well-rested before whatever work tomorrow brings.

"Tell him he won't live to his 10th birthday if the next dog he sends me tastes as bad as the last one he sent! Ha, ha, ha!"

"Sup Zig!" Manny goes for a high five before adjusting and lowering his hand to a low five. "Yigrig says you need to send tastier dogs. The last wasn't too great. - Wait, you eat dogs? Hmm." Manny thinks, then shrugs.

The next time the goblins have a break (or before Manny falls asleep, whichever comes first, Manny arranges an impromptu concert. "Hey goblins, I know it's been tough. But you know, I heard about this goblin hero named Reta. She hated dogs, she hated horses, but she loved her tribe. She had a sweet shortbow and could hit a crow from one end of the swamp to the other."

Performance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
"Oh Reta! You're a hero to goblinkind!"
"Oh Reta! Dogs can't put you in a bind!"
"When your arrow flies, its aim is true!"
"Oh Reta! Your deeds saved the Goblin crew!"

Manny gets pretty into the mind of a goblin, and what would make a hero. He avoids the parts about her allies slaughtering a town wedding, though. And he sings about her fighting a bunch of Gnolls instead of humans and halflings. Oh, and the dogs were totally rabid.

"Is there a place you could put up warning fires without your workers going for them?

"Well, maybe you longshanks can reach higher than goblins can reach. Fire still shiny and pretty, but if goblin can't reach, maybe work?"

Also, if you have any hearsay on which way or where the cats have been coming from, that would be helpful. Perhaps then we could prioritize that side's defense or track them to a den."

"Cats come from all over! Can climb fence."

"Da caravan was attacked by fire wolves. Have ya been having any issues with such creatures or just attacks from da cats?" Kappa asks Ziggy.

After leaving the tent, Kappa walks the perimeter, looking for signs of tracks or cat scat.

Perception, Nature and Survival all have a +5 bonus. Not sure if this would be a secret check or not applicable.

Kappa raises a question to his fellow casters, "How many of us have da light spell? I'm thinkin' we could cast our spells around da perimeters, instead a on our gear. Dat would make it harder for da cats ta get da jump on us."

Tao gets to work thinking about setting a defensive perimeter, and begins surveying her surroundings.

GM,
How many goblins?
What is the layout of the camp?
Is it arranged circularly?
In rows?
At random?
How much daylight is left?
Do the goblins sleep in tents?
Wagons?
Other structures?
How many?
Do they move?
What is the ground like?
What tools are available?
How many?...

"No light, sorry Kappa. S'a good idea tho"

"Hey goblins, let's keep our spirits up. You see a kitty jumping over the fence, give a holler. We Pathfinders will back you up!" Manny hoots.

"The light spell, Kappa?" Manny snaps his fingers and a ray of light appears upon his finger. "Yeah, I can do that."

GM,

How many goblins?
What is the layout of the camp?
Is it arranged circularly?
In rows?
At random?
How much daylight is left?
Do the goblins sleep in tents?
Wagons?
Other structures?
How many?
Do they move?
What is the ground like?
What tools are available?
How many?...

1. The layout is on Slide 4. The goblins sleep in the tents, and there are about 2 goblins per tent, so 20-30 goblins in two disordered clustered. They can move, although if you want them all together, you can just move them all into Zig's house (northwest) or the big tent (northeast).

2. There are 4 wagons, plus a shed for animals. You can rearrange the wagons as you want.

3. The ground is a clay loam, equal parts sand, silt, and clay. It can be made into permanent structures, but not in the time frame you have. There are tools available so that you can dig holes in the time allotted, let's say 1 hole per character who wants it.

4. The sun is setting, and each of you have time to do one of the tasks above. The time frame is intentionally vague.

Safety first, Tao thinks to herself. I'll see if I can get the big man on board, leaving the craftier bits to my comrades.

"Ziggy - we are puttin' t'gethr an idee! (Ma name'd be Tao by-the-by): What say ye we's allow all them goblins' what be jammin' wit' ma friend Manny o'er there sleep inside YER hourse tanight? I know it'll be tight - truss me I come's from a Big Family used ta sleepin' one atop the other - but maybe wit them all safe, we can lure out the she-wolf - or was it she-lion? - whatever, the Beast, into a Trap, which my comrades Kappa (with the hair) MukMuk (the good ol' docter) an' Hamve (ain't he moody?) 'll be liable ta put together?"

Trying to appeal to his sense of "family" Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

"MY house? That's reserved for the foreman. But if you're offering to man the watch all night, I'll make the sacrifice."

Dr Ripfang nods vigorously "At least I'm not moving in too!"

"Maybe I'll pretend to sleep in a tent out in the open, be a good target to keep the kitties away from the house."

"Da cats only attack at night, right? Maybe we should be sleeping in da day and staying up during da night?" Kappa suggests to the group.

"I think if we can place da lights around the perimeter, it will be hard for da cats to approach with out da cover of night. Also, when I heard dat there was somethin' attacking these goblins, I asked if I could get dis here scroll a' alarm. It'll last da whole night, but its only a small area. About forty feet wide. I can put it in da place where they'd most likely attack."

"So we huddle around the big tent and put up a perimeter with lights and magic?" Manny thinks. "That's a good idea. Maybe I can dig out a mud pit to slow the lioness down? Even if we know where they are we don't want to get overwhelmed here!"

Manny and Tao dig pits by the main entrance and Kappa puts an alarm spell by the front gate. Everyone else settles in to a tent, except Dr. Ripfang Bait Bait, who sleeps out by the fire. Hookie joins him, and the two chatter about pickles, which keeps the Pathfinders awake and puts all the goblins to sleep with a big smiles on their faces, so ... win-win.

In the middle of second watch, Kappa scurries out of his tent and rustles everyone - someone or something has tripped the alarm.

Round 1! Enemies unseen. Also, everyone except Dr. Ripfang and Hookie are in tents, so they are presumably hidden from the enemies as well.

Kappa
Hookie
Hamve
Emmanuel
Tao
Dr. Ripfang

Because you've lit the area up, you can either Seek in a 30' cone or in a 15' burst (120' range). The fence provides cover.

Kappa moves to the fence line and behind seeking out signs of any dangerous animals.

[ooc]Keen Senses should kick in here. +2 to sight based Perception checks to Seek within 30 feet./ooc]

Perception: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10
Perception: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22

Hookie will seek to the West, then North and then East. If he find anything, he will call out if he has the action to Point Out an enemy.

Dr Ripfang stands up and drops his pickle conversation as he patchwork monkey pops up and slathers his with some sort of foul smelling elixir.

Then Dr Ripfang draws his dagger to help fend off any incoming cats.

Stand, Familiar(Draw/Apply), Draw

Kappa spots a prowling leopard lurking by the north gate. Hookie scans the area, but doesn't see anything.

Round 1!

Red Leopard (hidden from Hookie, Hamve, Manny, Tao, Ripfang)
Kappa
Hookie
Hamve
Emmanuel
Tao
Dr. Ripfang

Operating with the understanding that Hidden means we can target the square. Also, that we did not get a Full Rest meaning Tao is still down some spells...

Tao wakes as Kappa's whispers. She rises, and sensing danger, conjures the blessings of her god, in the event this conflict must be settled with blood.

(◆) Stand
(◆◆) Cast Bless

+1 status bonus to attack rolls to adjacent allies. I realize this doesn't stack with Inspire Courage - maybe think if it as a contingency? Or as allowing Manny to consider additional options on some rounds? Tao is also somewhat stalling here...

I know it's an action to point something out, but I'm assuming Kaapa would shout out something.

"L-l-leopard!" the wizard shouts out in surprise and excitement.

Hamve bursts from his tent. Not yet certain of the leopard's location, he conjures up a larger ball of fire and leaves it to float next to him while he watches out. "Workers, get to a safe location! Stay away from the walls and the fire!"

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast Flaming Sphere

Manny wakes up and leaves the tent. He pulls out his sword and Inspires Courage among his allies.

"Looks like we got an intruder!"

The Red Leopard scales the fence with ease. Before Kappa can point out exactly where it is to Tao, it jumps down and bites at Kappa.

Red Jaws: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Piercing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 plus Grab

Two other leopards scale the western fence, and prowl around the goblin hideout.

A leopard appears from the main entrance, unnoticed so far. It strides, and then pounces on Dr. Ripfang!

Blue Jaws vs FF: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 2 = 23
Piercing, Sneak: 1d10 + 3 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (2) = 8 plus Grab

It Grabs him! (Stride, Pounce [Stride + Strike], Grab)

Round 2!

Red Leopard
Yellow Leopard
Green Leopard
Blue Leopard (grappler)
Kappa
Hookie
Hamve
Emmanuel
Tao
Dr. Ripfang (-8 hp, grappled)

As a note I'm also missing 4hp from my quicksilver elixir. Am currently 18/30(26)

"Ahhhh!" screams Dr. Ripfang as the giant cat tries to eat him

"Help help help!" he follow ups he breaks an alchemist's fire on to the cat.

inspired alch fire vs blue cat.: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 15
fire damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

If that hits 4 fire damage and 1 persistent to blue cat and 1 fire to me, otherwise just 1 fire damage to the cat.

Dr Ripfang flails frantically as his patchwork money pops up and breaks an elixir of life over his leg.

healing: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Dr Ripfang then tries his best to escape from the cat.

MAP acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 - 5 = 5

Quickbomb, Familiar(Draw and apply elixir), Escape

Now 19 or 20 hp depending on splash

Hamve sends his fire to Dr. Ripfang's aid on two fronts. One hand directs the large, mobile sphere while his other chucks a smaller orb.

Flaming Sphere (DC 19, no damage on success): 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4, 3) + 1 = 10

Produce Flame vs. Blue: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 2d4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 15

Tao steps to flank the kitty with Kappa. She strikes twice with her staff.

(◆) Step
(◆) Strike 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 81d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14
(◆) Strike 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 91d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Two misses... even vs flatfooted AC...

"Let my goblins go!" Manny Inspires his allies and takes aim at the leopard mauling Dr. Ripfanng.

Shortbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Shortbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 - 5 = 5
Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

And by takes aim he means pose dramatically and throw two arrows away.

Hookie strides down to Dr. Ripfang and slashes twice at the grabbing cat!

Strike: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7 damage!
Strike: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 - 5 = 18 for Forceful: 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7 damage!

Kappa casts shield on himself and then casts a close range ray of Frost at the cat that has its mouth on him.

I'm just posting the results from Discussion rather than rerolling.
Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Cold: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7

"Aaaaaggggghhhh," the wizard screams.

AC is 17 with shield and he will use shield block on the first attack that hits.

Dr. Ripfang smashes a flask, but most of it misses. He uses an elixir, but can't free himself.

Hamve rolls a sphere.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

The Blue Leopard gets scorched, and then again from a smaller ball of flame!

Tao steps up and swings twice, but misses.

Manny points dramatically at the Blue Leopard, calling his shot. But he is no Babe Ruth.

Hookie strides and slashes the Blue Leopard. First strike kills it - you can revise your third action.

Kappa thinks destruction ice is also great and will suffice.

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Red snaps its jaws at Kappa in return.

Jaws: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 plus Grab

Kappa's shield takes the brunt of the damage, but the leopard still manages to grab, and then Mauls him wuth claws. Special attack, 2 claws at same MAP.

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 5 = 25
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 crit, 8 damage

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 5 = 20
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Kappa collapses from the flurry of slashes!

Screams emanate from the goblin house. The Yellow and Green leopards have broken the windows, and grabbed a goblin worker each. They are trying to drag them over the fences.

Round 3!

Red Leopard (-7 hp)
Yellow Leopard
Green Leopard
Blue Leopard (-33 hp)
Hookie
Hamve
Emmanuel
Tao
Dr. Ripfang (-10 hp)
Kappa (-14 hp, unconscious, prone, Dying 1)

Kappa is actually at dying 3. The critical brings him to dying 2, and the second claw attack from the rake brings him to dying 3. Exciting times.

Tao, angered the beast has dropped her friend, takes an angry swack at him before sending positive vibes the funky wizard's way.

(◆) Staff Crush: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 141d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
(◆◆) Casts Heal @ 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 hit points restored

"Aye gotcha - this kit too fas' I can' git 'em!" A little frustrated. Hitting flatfooted AC 14 for 5 blunt.

Dr Ripfang keeps screaming but instead about the other kitties "Stop them, they're getting away!"

Dr Ripfang moves up and quickly pulls out and shakes a bag that quickly begins overgrowing with vines. Jusut when it seems like it might be too late Dr Ripfang tosses it with a big overhand arc, trying to connect with the distant yellow kitty.

Tanglefoot Bomb vs Yellow: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 - 2 = 10
Crit: immobilized for 1 round + -10 foot speed, Hit: -10ft speed.
End the speed penalty by escaping vs DC 17 or spending 3 actions.

Stride, Quickalchemy. strike

Kappa is actually at dying 3. The critical brings him to dying 2, and the second claw attack from the rake brings him to dying 3. Exciting times.

It seems my accounting is off, I forgot you took damage before. If the crit drops you it won't attack any more. Dying 2.

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Tao doesn't damage it with her staff but manages to distract it while she heals Kappa. He gasps and looks with dismay at the wounds on his body.

Dr. Ripfang throws a tanglefoot bag, but it flies over the leopard's head.

Round 3!

Red Leopard (-7 hp)
Yellow Leopard
Green Leopard
Blue Leopard (-33 hp)
Hookie
Hamve
Emmanuel
Tao
Dr. Ripfang (-10 hp)
Kappa (-4 hp, prone, Wounded 2)

Hamve heads to the middle of the camp and swings his fireball in a wide arc. His other hand curls towards Dr. Ripfang with a burst of more benign, if unethical, flame. "Free those goblins at all costs!"

With a Stride, there's just enough range to hit Yellow with Flaming Sphere. Then I'll hit Ripfang with Diabolic Edict; +1 to rolls related to freeing goblins (which can include killing cats).

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) = 6

Gasping back to life, Kappa sees the the cat is still alive and attacking Tao. The wizard crawls away from the beast to give himself a little space, then fires a ray of Frost at the leopard. The bolt of blue-white energy strikes the cat right in it's chest; a potentially fatal blow.

Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
Cold: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Crit doubles to 18 damage and it gets a -10 to it's speeds for a round.

Emmanuel Inspires Courage in his allies once again, then he heads towards the main tent. Gotta save those goblins!

Shortbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8
Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Or at least look cool while trying.

Hookie stops to take a long glug from an amphora of pickle brine.

Hamve's rolling sphere of fire deftly avoids the goblin and rolls under the leopard's belly, scorching it.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Kappa rolls away and blasts the Red Leopard at close range.

Manny's arrow misses, but he does look cool.

The Red Leopard lunges at Tao.

Jaws: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Piercing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 plus Grab

It grabs her, and then mauls her with its claws.

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 5 = 15
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 5 = 8
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

But she manages to twist away!

Yellow abandons its quarry, charging at its new prey, the one rolling firey bowling balls!

Jaws: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Piercing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 plus Grab

It then grabs Hamve!

Green, unfettered, drags the thrashing goblin over the fence, dropping him on the ground. A disturbing silence ensues, and Green pounces down and re-grabs the goblin.

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Round 4!

Red Leopard (-25 hp)
Yellow Leopard (-6 hp)
Green Leopard
Blue Leopard (-33 hp)
Hookie
Hamve (-9 hp, grabbed)
Emmanuel
Tao (-13 hp, grabbed)
Dr. Ripfang (-10 hp)
Kappa (-4 hp, prone, Wounded 2)

Hookie strides up and attacks Yellow!

Inspired: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 1 = 14 for 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4 damage!
Inspired: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 - 5 = 4 for Forceful: 1d6 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 10 damage!

With my Unfettered Halfling feat, it still has to succeed at an Athletics check to get me. I'd post under the assumption it managed to, considering my DC is low, but I'm at work.

"Hey kitty kitty! What's your ditty?"
"Dragging out goblins? Ain't that silly?"
"But against Pathfinders? That's silly, billy!"

Manny Inspires courage once again. He then Strides towards the fence to get an angle on the Red leopard. "Come on, bow. Don't let me down!"

Shortbow: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19
Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

"Bam! We gotta save that Green Goblin from that leopard over the fence, fast!"

-Inspire Courage
-Stride
-Strike

Grab Hamve: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

The leopard grabs Hamve!

Hookie tries to swing at Yellow, but its determination to get Hamve surprises Hookie.

Manny puts an arrow into Red, who looks in very bad shape.

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Round 4!

Red Leopard (-29 hp)
Yellow Leopard (-6 hp)
Green Leopard
Blue Leopard (-33 hp)
Hookie
Hamve (-9 hp, grabbed)
Emmanuel
Tao (-13 hp, grabbed)
Dr. Ripfang (-10 hp)
Kappa (-4 hp, prone, Wounded 2)

"Think you can eat me? Eat this!" She continues to beat it with her staff. Then she uses healing magic to patch herself up.

◆) Strike 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 = 101d10 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
◆◆) Heal 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Hero Point! 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14

Striking AC 14 for 9 blunt damage; Healing herself 12 hit points; Still Grabbed!?

Kappa fires off yet another freezing ray at the cat devouring Tao.

"Oh no! Why'd ya let em grab ya? Didn't ya see what it did t' me?"

Ray of Frost: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
cold: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Da da da da! Hero Point!

Ray of Frost, reroll: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15

Kappa draws his dagger.

"Let go!" Hamve shouts as writhes about, trying to get away.

Acrobatics to Escape: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Hopefully that succeeds, which upgrades to a crit. At least I assume so, and have taken the free 5-foot Stride.

Roughed up but free, the halfling scrambles behind Hookie. He layers his defenses and pulls his fireball away from the goblin the leopard had its jaws on. More importantly, it rolls towards the cat.

Flaming Sphere vs. Yellow, DC 19: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3) = 5

◆ Escape
◆ Cast Shield
◆ Sustain Flaming Sphere

Dr Ripfang does his best to patch up his own wounds.

battle medicine DC 15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
healing: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
bonus crit healing: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 8) = 11

Mission Accomplished!

Before moving over to Hamve and helping him out before he gets eaten again.

battle medicine DC 15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
healing: 2d8 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 Fail, no healing

"I have a bad feelin' bout this, Kappa" Tao meekly stares down the kitty's throat...

Tao is still grabbed. She bangs on the leopard's snout ineffectively.

Kappa fires off a ray of frost, but in trying not to hit Tao, he misses the leopard. Note: you are still prone.

Hamve escapes and rolls his fire sphere over.

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

The leopard easily dodges.

Dr. Ripfang heals himself, but runs out of ether when he gets to Hamve.

The Red Leopard Mauls Tao!

Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Twice!

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 - 10 = 5
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Claw: 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 10 = 17
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Deign to let go of Tao, it finally does, roaring with frustration. It then climbs up the fence, and jumps over.

Declaring mission accomplished, the Yellow Leopard turns tail, jumps over the fence, and disappears in the night.

Green drags the goblin into the distance.

Red is not off-screen yet so you can take parting shots.

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Round 5!

Red Leopard (-29 hp)
Yellow Leopard (-6 hp)
Green Leopard
Blue Leopard (-33 hp)
Hookie
Hamve (-9 hp, grabbed)
Emmanuel
Tao (-1 hp, grabbed)
Dr. Ripfang
Kappa (-4 hp, prone, Wounded 2)