GM TOP Skulk of Foxes (Troubles in Otari, PFS2) (Inactive)

Game Master Pete H.

Jacques, Will Save Please vs. a Mental Enchantment Spell.

Sir Devereaux the Brave obliterates a rat. Like seriously. Look up the spell disintegration? It's like the rat crit failed a save against an empowered version of that spell. Poof, rat dust floating on the wind.

The former rat's friends, however, just see a tasty human in front of them and converge to eat his eyeballs.

Red vs. Dev FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Red vs. Dev FF - Agile MAP: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 4 = 23 for Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 (x2 for crit)
Yellow vs. Dev FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 for Piercing: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 (x2 for crit)
Yellow vs. Dev FF - Agile MAP: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 4 = 14

And they get a couple nice bites in, ouch!

And then a bolt zips out from behind the tent, before the shooter runs to the west and disappears again.

Crossbow vs. Jacques FF: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

And without even meaning to do it, Jacques raises and deflects the bolt with his sword. Or was that Finley? Hmmm...

But the dwarf isn't as sneaky as he hoped. This time only Ellen isn't sure where he snuck off too.

Round 1: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Buffs: NA
Enemy Dwarf
Dev (-16 HP)
Red Rat
Yellow Rat
Other Enemy Dwarf (Hidden from Ellen only)
Ellen
Jacques (Will Save still Due)
Akimi

Bold may act. Recall Knowledge: Nature or Fiend Lore to ID rats.

Oh, I see how it is. I crit, so they have to crit?!?! Not cool man. I wish to file a formal protest with the league!

Nah, man, the League is a D&D thing. You need to file a formal complaint with the Society.

Ellen blinks.

Looks like the rats ran right up between her and Dev.

Well, the odds don't get better than this!

Flurry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 2 = 11
Flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 2 = 11
Kick: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6) + 2 = 10
Tailwhack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2) + 2 = 5

Apply vs. Yellow; if Yellow falls, Ellen moves to flank Red and resumes her attacks.

Ellen obliterates the two remaining rats. Well, not like Dev did. More like stomping on them until the have the consistency of warm hairy gruel.

"Well, they were a little eager. Probably woke up today really thinking they were going to accomplish something."

"Not many rodents can stand up to a fox," Ellen shrugs. "It was poorly-matched."

Cursing for once again not getting to use Pursue a Lead not paying more attention to their surroundings, Akimi frantically pulls out their crossbow and loads a bolt, moving north-by-northeast to get a better angle on the dwarf trying to be sneaky.

♦ Draw crossbow.
♦ Load.
♦ Stride 25ft.

Jacques Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Lol, well okay then.

Jacques boasts about how amazing his brain is as the dwarf's spell seems to do nothing. But maybe there is just nothing up there to hurt?

:P

The swashing-buckler glares at the hiding enemy, "Coward! FACE ME AND SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS!!!"

◆ Intimidate to Demoralize vs Green Will DC: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 No penalty for not sharing a language due to Jacques' kitsune heritage

GM: That is a success, Green is Frightened 1 and Jacques gains panache. Jacques also uses his Invigorating Fear reaction to gain 5 temp hp.

He strides forward and whips Finley at the jerk, trying to snip his beard right off!

◆ Finley vs Green's Frightened AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 for P dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 + P Precision dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 On a miss still do half of the Confident Finisher dmg, Jacques no longer has panache.

The blade misses the beard and neck, but nicks the dwarf's ear, spraying blood onto the nearby tent.

Jacques scares, but doesn't otherwise harm the hidden dwarf.

Ellen stomps on rats until they are paste on the ground.

Akimi moves and prepares their crossbow.

The big meanie casts a spell. Ellen feels an urge to maybe just leave. But maybe that is just what the dwarf wants?!? AND SHE DON'T DO THAT NEVER!!! The dwarf then darts through the tent and emerges on the other side, preparing a flank with his brother, probably.

Will Save Please Ellen

Round 1: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Buffs: NA
Purple Dwarf
Dev (-16 HP)
Green Dwarf (Feared 1)
Ellen (Will Save Due)
Jacques (+5 Temp HP)
Akimi

Bold may act or make their saves. Recall Knowledge: Nature or Fiend Lore to ID rats.

Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Y'know what? That's solid. No Hero Point on that one.

Dev moves forward, taking a moment to refocus his arcane chi. He pulls the bola off his belt and swings it to build momentum. He then releases it in the general direction of the dwarf.

Bola vs PURPLE: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Trip? (Athletics): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Critical Success (Damage): 1d6 ⇒ 6

Trip: Critical Success The target falls and lands prone and takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage.
Success The target falls and lands prone.

Ellen is scared. Well, not like running away, more like a moderate confidence penalty to her abilities (Frightened 2). Maybe she just isn't as good as she thought? Dwarves are a lot tougher than rats, after all.

Correct that the bola does not allow damage and a trip. You also don't even need to 'hit' to use the trip. You literally just roll the athletics trip attempt, nothing else.

Dev manages to wrap up the dwarf and take him down! He does not look happy.

The other one drops his crossbow and pulls out a rapier, stabbing at the bragging fox twice.

Green vs. Jacques Flanked - Fright 1: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 1 = 11
Green vs. Jacques Flanked - Fright 1 - MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 1 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 1 - 5 = 14

Both attacks miss though, he is one lucky fox!

Reaction used for the Temp HP, so no reaction available against the fumbled attack.

Round 2: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (Prone)
Dev (-16 HP)
Green Dwarf
Ellen (Frightened 2)
Jacques (+5 Temp HP)
Akimi

Bold may act or make their saves.

Frightened: You’re gripped by fear and struggle to control your nerves. The frightened condition always includes a value. You take a status penalty equal to this value to all your checks and DCs. Unless specified otherwise, at the end of each of your turns, the value of your frightened condition decreases by 1.

I believe the PURPLE dwarf still take 6 bludgeoning damage from the critical though, correct?

I believe the PURPLE dwarf still take 6 bludgeoning damage from the critical though, correct?

Generally speaking, I use the first roll of a post to determine outcomes, if that is the roll that should be used. But in this case, since you effectively wasted a 20 on your second roll (and I really hate players losing those), I made a GM call and combined the failure and the crit into a success.

This is where 1e and 2e get me. I am used to having to 'hit' then see if the effect resolves after. So I keep thinking I have to hit with the bola and then see if I trip the guy. This is the problem when I only use the weapon once a month irl, lol. Thank you for being awesome at what you do!

GM, no! You've added more math to my rolls!

Ellen's panic spikes; she takes a few deep, rapid breaths as she hustles around the back of the tent...

...and decides not to get any closer. I'm almost as effective from a distance, right!? Yeah!

Her tails cock, then launch a buffet of elemental strikes!

Ki Foxfulgur Flurry: 1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 1 - 2 = 24
Lightning + Cold: 2d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 1) + (2) = 6
Ki Foxfulgur Flurry: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 22
Lightning + Cold: 2d4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 4) + (6) = 13
Ki Foxfulgur Strike: 1d20 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 - 2 = 1

Oh my God, I actually hit with both Ki attacks!? Make me look cool, GM!

You call upon the power of the elements, infusing your ki with elemental energy and allowing your attacks to deal energy damage. When you cast ki strike, in addition to the damage types normally available, you can deliver the extra damage in the form of [...] a crashing wave of frigid water (dealing cold damage and gaining the water trait).

Oh my God, I actually hit with both Ki attacks!? Make me look cool, GM!

Ellen hits with two attacks for 19 damage.

Ellen darts up to get a view of the formerly hidden dwarf. Then she shows him why they call her Captain.

She takes a powerful stance and begins charging up her soul power. Electricity crackles and tiny droplets of water are sucked from the grass to swirl around her. The droplets spin faster and faster, sharpening into points of ice. And then with a crack of thunder, her tail sends the charged electricity and cold at the dwarf, who can only look on with wild-eyed concern and try to shield his face.

Slamming brutally into him, electrical burns score across his arms and his beard freezes, parts cracking off from the frostbite. He shakes his head to clear it, Ellen's attack won't be something he soon forgets.

He lips curl into a grin, "Shockingly, it's ice to meet you!"

Round 2: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (Prone)
Dev (-16 HP)
Green Dwarf (-19 HP)
Ellen (Frightened 1)
Jacques (+5 Temp HP)
Akimi

Bold may act or make their saves.

Frightened: You’re gripped by fear and struggle to control your nerves. The frightened condition always includes a value. You take a status penalty equal to this value to all your checks and DCs. Unless specified otherwise, at the end of each of your turns, the value of your frightened condition decreases by 1.

Akimi gets a momentary horrible sensation of being surrounded by murderous dwarves before blinking and looking around. They breathe a sigh of relief as they're still right where thy were a second ago (more or less anyway lol).

Sadly, that damn "sneaky" dwarf is still just out of sight, so they take aim on the one they can see. The target is down on the ground, making it hard to pinpoint a specific weak spot, but Akimi can just make out the area near the spleen through the grass and aims for that. They pop off a shot and reload.

OK so when prone, you are flat-footed (-2 AC) but you also gain a +4 circumstance bonus to your AC vs ranged (so a net +2 vs ranged attacks, which this is obviously).

♦ Devise a Stratagem vs Purple: 1d20 ⇒ 11
♦ Strategic Strike vs Purple, FF, Prone: 11 + 10 = 21 P Dmg: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + (6) = 10
♦ Reload.

Jacques moves up and attempts to tumble past the dwarf, to confuse and disrespect him, mostly.

"Haha! I will not fall for your foolish tricks. Have at ye!"

Acro Tumble Through vs. Green Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Success!

He stabs!

+1 shortsword vs flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 for P dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 2 + Precision P dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

The blade connects and Jacques taunts the dwarf, "Ah yes, an easy strike. Now I shall raise my shield and you will never hit me!!!"

Akimi fires carefully down into the grass, aiming for a spleen. The arrow thunks hard into something and a brief second later you hear a gruff voice cry out, "Oh no, that hurt bad! Ouch, I'm bleeding out and dead. Better hope no one comes over and finishes me off!"

Jacques ignores him and gets the best of the other dwarf, stabbing him with Finley.

The prone dwarf sighs and stands up, "I coulda sworn that would work." He looks uninjured. The bolt is sticking up out of the dirt near where he was.

He waves his hand and points at his brother, "I gotcher back bro, keep fighting. These pissants will make excellent sacrifices to Asmodeus!"

2nd lvl 2 action heal on green: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (7, 6) + 16 = 29

Round 3: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf
Dev (-16 HP)
Green Dwarf (-0 HP)
Ellen (Frightened 1)
Jacques (+5 Temp HP)
Akimi

Bold may act or make their saves.

Frightened: You’re gripped by fear and struggle to control your nerves. The frightened condition always includes a value. You take a status penalty equal to this value to all your checks and DCs. Unless specified otherwise, at the end of each of your turns, the value of your frightened condition decreases by 1.

Son of a b1+(h! Jack was supposed to stab the dwarf when he got up, not run off like some fop. I really hate that guy! Dev takes a moment to recenter his arcane energy. He mutters out another spell. Inky tendrils slowly fade into view and drift around the hatchet. Once there seems to be enough strength to the spell, the magus hurls it end over end at the dwarf.

Hatchet of DOOOOM vs PURPLE: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage (Chill Touch): 1d6 + 1 + 1 + 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 + (3, 1) + 2 = 13

The target attempts a basic Fortitude save, but is also enfeebled 1 for 1 round on a critical failure. DC 17

The breastplate wearing dwarf turns quickly and raises his dagger, swatting the hatchet out of the air. He sneers, the sneer of evil!

"That the best you can do, huumaan? What are you, their pet or something? Hah!"

His brother darts around the tent and stabs at Dev, "Focus on the weak one, get it down to two on three, right?"

Green Rapier vs. Dev: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Green Rapier vs. Dev - MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 5 = 21 for Piercing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Round 3: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf
Dev (-24 HP)
Green Dwarf (-0 HP)
Ellen (Frightened 1)
Jacques (+5 Temp HP)
Akimi

Bold may act.

Frightened: You’re gripped by fear and struggle to control your nerves. The frightened condition always includes a value. You take a status penalty equal to this value to all your checks and DCs. Unless specified otherwise, at the end of each of your turns, the value of your frightened condition decreases by 1.

Ellen groans. "Healing? So not fair! You're undoing all my hard work!"

She rushes the purple-hatted dwarf, and seeks to make it his problem.

Flurry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
...........mmmmmmmmayyyyyyyyyybeeeeeeee???
Bludge: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 = 11
Flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Bludge: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5

Punch: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Killed by smug dwarves. Not how I expected to go out. Akimi sighs and tries to line up another shot, this time on Green. With no clear shot, however, they turn their attention on Purple instead.

♦ Step.
♦ Devise a Stratagem vs Green: 1d20 ⇒ 9
♦ Crossbow vs Purple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 P Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 1

PFFFFT

Jacques wakes from his long slumber and darts through the bottleneck, attempting to squeeze past Prince Ellen and get back into the battlefield.

Acrobatics to Tumble Through vs Purple Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

In an utterly inefective and laughable attempt, both Ellen and Akimi fail to hit their targets. Akimi is struck with analysis paralysis and flips back between their targets before missing halfway to neither. Ellen jumps as the bolt snaps into a tent near her and her punches fail to land with any force.

But then Jacques and Finley make up the difference. The braggart dives through the dwarf's legs, no small feat, then stabs up with Finley right through a gap in his armor, leaving a grevious bleeding wound. OUCH!

He stands and taunts the Asmodean, but is pretty much ignored as the dwarf screams over his comments in pain.

The purple dwarf then refocuses his rage on the fight, darting past his brother to flank Dev, "You are right, we kill this one, it is even more in our favor!"

Purple Dagger vs. Dev FF: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29 for Piercing: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 plus Fire: 1d10 ⇒ 1 (Doubled from Crit for 14 damage)

Gutting the magus like a fish, the evil dwarf laughs, "Oh, he was pretty weak for sure. Now who is next?" He points at Akimi trying to frantically reload their crossbow, "You there critter. You will be next. Your skin will be a nice pair of backup fur-lined boots for me."

When taken to Dying, your initiative shifts to 'just before' the enemy or hazard that took you out. This gives your allies the most possible time to heal or stabilize you. This is why Green now gets to go, fyi.

His brother releases a guffaw, "I knew he was the weak one! Yeah, I can kill that fox next, sure. This is just like that time a couple weeks ago hunting the wolves, kill a deer as bait and wait for... oh wait, I should just let them find out." He strides up and stabs at Akimi.

Green Rapier vs. Akimi FF: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for Piercing + SA: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 4 + (2) = 11
Green Rapier vs. Akimi FF - MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 5 = 24 for Piercing + SA: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (2) = 10

Akimi feels vindicated!

Oh wait, no that's supposed to be 'ventilated'.

Round 3: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (-16 HP)
Green Dwarf (-0 HP)
Ellen
Jacques (+5 Temp HP)
Akimi (-22 HP)
Dev (-35 HP, Dying 2)

Bold may act.

OOF OUCH JEEZ

Ellen winces as Dev goes down.

Not much I can do for him until the blades are back in their sheaths, she considers as she runs into position to flank Purple.

Flurry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6) + 2 = 10

Unarmed: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Where'd those lumberjacks go!?" she axe.

"Lumberjacks are secretly cowards, apparently," Akimi snarls as they try to hold in their vital organs. "Go figure."

Judging the situation definitely untenable, Akimi darts past the dwarves and rushes to Dev's side to do some emergency healing on themself.

Using Assurance and Battle Medicine.

Then they turn their healing kit on Dev for the same treatment.

Assurance/BM again.

♦ Stride 20ft.
♦ Battle Medicine @Akimi: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 = 6
♦ Battle Medicine @Dev: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 7) + 3 = 14

Akimi and Ellen apparently don't notice the five... well there were five, now there are three... lumberjacks fighting the hellhound and one remaining rat trying to burn down the cabin.

Two lumberjack bodies lie on the ground burned, maybe dead.

Mechanically, Dev is now conscious, Wounded 1, and Prone. He may act.

Jacques watches the dwarves stab at his friends in alarm. "Don't worry, I'll save you! Or at least avenge you!" He darts forward, intending to keep the focus on the already wounded Purple.

Acrobatics to Tumble Through vs Purple's Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Assuming that fails, try again...

Acrobatics to Tumble Through vs Purple's Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 gain panache

Finleystrike vs flat-footed Purple AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
P dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 + Confident Finisher: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 Do half of Confident Finisher dmg even on a miss

Jacques' movement will provoke if they have AoO

Dev opens his eyes and takes a moment trying to figure out why everything is sideways. He looks over and sees Akimi filling his field of view. "F~&~in' dwarves got me? Crap!" Hearing the combat continue, he rolls over to his knees and pushes himself off the ground. Once again upright, he blinks his eyes into focus, attempting to track all the moving pieces of the fluid battle. "Thanks kit. I owe you."

Ellen flanks the sorta leader of the two dwarfs, landing one solid blow between two feints. Her fist connects with his breastplate, but the blow definitely compresses his chest, breaking a couple ribs.

Jacques strides in and this time, when the dwarf expects him to tumble under and ducks to block, he hops clean over him and stabs into the back of his neck! What a sneaky bugger that Jacques is.

Akimi strides over and does quite a bit of healing. Their bandages are certainly getting a good workout!

Dev stands and suddenly becomes many more Devs. If this was Jacques, everyone would sigh about how one is too many. But Dev is sorta liked, so it's okay.

The dwarves grumble. Purple one seems in command, "Alright brother, I gotta heal up my wounds. So we won't be able to go after the healer this round. Let's chop down this dancin' fool. He keeps flippin' and floppin' all about. Show him how dwarves fight!"

He patches his injuries and stabs at Jacques.

2-action heal on self: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (6, 6) + 16 = 28
Dagger at Jacques: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

But AGAIN, Jacques avoids the blow. The other dwarf slips behind him and stabs twice, will he succeed where all others have failed?

Green Rapier vs. Jacques FF: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 for Piercing + SA: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (4) = 9
Green Rapier vs. Jacques FF - MAP: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 5 = 8

Finally poking a small hole in the braggarts leg!

That 8 I think still fumbles, even against your FF 18 AC. Jacques can riposte now, right?

Round 4: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (-8 HP)
Green Dwarf (-0 HP)
Ellen
Jacques (-4 HP)
Akimi (-14 HP)
Dev (-21 HP, Wounded 1, 3 images)

Bold may act.

The last enemy rat falls, but so does one of the lumberjacks to injuries. Only two workers remain to keep the hellhound from burning the cabin down!

Hey, it occurs to me: Jacques "has" to Tumble every round, right? So there's no point in me making a Stride or a Step if he already has to move?

If that's the case, I'll have Ellen delay and just throw a whole lot of actions in cases like this.

Once Jacques has done his little dance, Ellen grins and whistles to split the dwarf's attention.

"Hey, quick question--does it bother you that your brother over there's that much better-looking, or are you just kind of okay with being the ugly one?"

Bon Mot vs. Purple because why not: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Flurry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Unarmed: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 = 14
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1) + 2 = 8
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7

I forgot all about Jacques' Opportune Riposte ability. Yes, an 8 is just low enough for Jacques to be able to use it, though sadly without panache.

Finley: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
P dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Jacques tries to repay the fellow for nicking him but is a bit too slow.

He tumbles through Purple's square.
Acrobatics vs Purple Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Captain Ellen tactically waits until in an advantageous position.

Jacques does no such thing, he makes his OWN luck! Darting through the enemy's legs again he laughs and stabs, leaving another wicked wound! Let's see the bastard heal that one.

His blade, seeing the opportunity, releases a bit of built up electricity and zaps both foes.

Purple Reflex DC 19: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Green Reflex DC 19: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Being dwarves means big beards. And big beards do a great job of soaking up static. They curl and frizzle a bit, but the dwarves both take less than the full brunt of the spell.

Ellen releases a distracting taunt then unleashes many punches, two of which land solid body blows!

Round 4: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (-52 HP, -2 Perc & Will)
Green Dwarf (-4 HP)
Jacques (-4 HP)
Ellen
Akimi (-14 HP)
Dev (-21 HP, Wounded 1, 3 images)

Bold may act.

The last enemy rat falls, but so does one of the lumberjacks to injuries. Only two workers remain to keep the hellhound from burning the cabin down!

The swirling mass of Devereauxs slides to the south. He tosses a crescent moon shaped blade at the outmaneuvered dwarf.

Shuriken (wounded) vs PURPLE: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 1 = 25
Damage (Chill Touch): 1d4 + 1 + 2d4 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (4, 3) + 2 - 1 = 13

Wounded does not add a penalty to anything. It just means when you get to 0 HP again you are closer to dying.

Will Purple vs. DC 17: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

Save made, so 9 total damage. Purple is still up.

Akimi reloads their crossbow and takes aim at Purple to finally down one of these D-bags. Unfortunately, Purple is bobbing and weaving too much to get a clear shot, so Akimi shrugs and fires past his shoulder at Green -- despite having a much less clean shot.

Even with the cover bonus to Green's AC, a nat 3 is useless so might as well go crit fishing.

♦ Reload.
♦ Devise a Stratagem vs Purple: 1d20 ⇒ 3
♦ Crossbow vs Green, Cover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 P Dmg: 1d8 ⇒ 6

UGH that totally would have hit if not for cover, I bet.

Akimi's self doubt is in full display in this fight. Switching targets, mistrusting their shots, questioning everything!

They are almost surprised when the bolt thunks cleanly into their target's leg. He yelps in pain, but doesn't seem ready to drop yet.

Dev manages to land an ensorceled shuriken on the big guy, who now has many battle wounds. But yet he fights on! He moves over threaten Dev with his dagger, slashing at him twice.

Purple Dagger vs. Dev: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
Purple Dagger vs. Dev - MAP: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 14 - 4 = 12

But his strikes just hit images, popping them one right after the other. Dev has one duplicate left.

He calls to his brother, "I don't know how long I can last, but I can flank and help kill this bastard! FINISH HIM!!!" The other dwarf rushes over, stabbing quickly with his rapier.

Green Rapier vs. Dev FF: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 hits Dev on a 1: 1d2 ⇒ 1 for Piercing + SA: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (6) = 11 (Doubled to 22) plus Deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 1 (Total 23 damage)

Our hero of the story (because he is human, obvs) falls to the ground, spraying blood all over as his heart was pierced. It is quite obvious that Dev only has seconds before he dies. The dwarf cackles and steps up next to Akimi laughing, "Try to save him now!"

This is the closest we have gotten to true death, fyi. Dev is at Dying 3. On his turn, he will get a stabilization roll. If he fails, he goes to dying 4 and will not come back. Three players have the opportunity to prevent him from needing to make that roll. It is an action to draw a potion and an action to administer one. You all may have other things that could also work. Or just hope he succeeds!

Round 4: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (-61 HP, -2 Perc & Will)
Green Dwarf (-10 HP)
Jacques (-4 HP)
Ellen
Akimi (-14 HP)
Dev (-35 HP, Dying 3, Wounded 1, 1 image)

Bold may act.

A very injured hellhound stares down the last guard!

Well, this is all very dramatic! It would be time for a very clutch roll...

Will he or won't he?: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Grace under pressure. Well, as much grace as one can have laying face down while pumping their lifeblood onto the dirt. Not sure what gets added to that, but I hope a nat 20 saves Dev!

Well, this is all very dramatic! It would be time for a very clutch roll...

[dice=Will he or won't he?]1d20

Grace under pressure. Well, as much grace as one can have laying face down while pumping their lifeblood onto the dirt. Not sure what gets added to that, but I hope a nat 20 saves Dev!

It won't save you from death, but is a very good start. It is also a flat check, so no modifiers. It might also not matter, if someone heals you prior to your roll. I'll ask everyone to act as though they do not know what Dev rolled, thanks!

Ellen snarls. "I agree, actually--try and save him! Now!"

She'll take her actions after Akimi and Jacques.

When the dwarf sneers "try to save him now," Akimi rolls their eyes, leans down, and quickly wraps a tight tourniquet over the gushing chest wound, staunching the bleeding with hardly any effort at all.

Using Assurance (Medicine) to automatically succeed at the DC 15 Administer First Aid check to stabilize Dev.

They don't break eye contact with Green as they slap a fresh bolt into their crossbow. "You realize you're not getting out of this alive, right?" they drawl.

♦♦ Administer First Aid (Assurance feat for a total of 17).
♦ Reload.

Sir Dev the almost dead becomes less so, stabilizing into a state of gentle breathing. The dwarf seems quite disappointed, but shrugs and replies, "He's still outta the fight and you just wasted a bunch of time. I think I'll enjoy skewering your liver next!"

I'm guessing Dev will stay unconscious, but I'll leave him in the tracker till the other two act.

Round 4: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 1, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (-61 HP, -2 Perc & Will)
Green Dwarf (-10 HP)
Akimi (-14 HP)
Jacques (-4 HP)
Ellen
Dev (-35 HP, Stabilized & Unconscious, Wounded 2, 1 image)

Bold may act.

"Fine."

NL
Flurry: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Flurry: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Unarmed: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 = 11
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6) + 2 = 10
Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10

Really? Now?

Her attempts to nonlethally take down the purple dwarf as collateral are so nonlethal, he probably doesn't even feel it!

Sorry for the slow posting - I'm traveling this week and had a few days of being busy with my five year old and my 80 year old mother. Catching up now.

Seeing that Akimi has saved Dev from death, Jacques darts forward in hopes of taking at least Purple out of the fight once and for all.

Acrobatics to Tumble Through vs Purple Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 gain panache

This provides a flank for Prince Ellen, if that would have made any difference, though with a high roll of 14, probably not.

Finleystrike vs Purple's flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Ugh, hero point on that! Jacques now has 0 hero points, I believe.
Finleystrike vs Purple's flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
P dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 + Confident finisher precision P dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 lose panache

"Dweeb, get up, this is no time to take a rest!"

Assurance Medicine for a result of 15 on Battle Medicine on Dev
Dev healing: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 6) = 14

"Get up and run," Ellen advises.

Dev may now act!

Ellen punches and kicks in a very controlled manner, aiming to not kill her dwarf target.

She succeeds!

Even with adjusting for possible flanking, no hits.

Jacques burns up all his acquired cosmic karma to dart past the guard of the enemy and backstab the f*~+er good! He collapses to the ground, bleeding out.

Round 4: Stinky Smelly Dwarves Finally Force a Fight!
Hero Point Tracking: Akimi 0, Dev 0, Jacques 0, Ellen 1
Purple Dwarf (-X HP, dying 1, -2 Perc & Will)
Green Dwarf (-10 HP)
Akimi (-14 HP)
Jacques (-4 HP)
Ellen
Dev (-21 HP, Wounded 2, 1 image)

Bold may act.