You all are gathered in a local inn, the Rabbled Rouser. The inn is crowded full of travelers from all over Golarion, but it doesn’t stand out much from other taverns nearby. The PCs are relaxing and enjoying their time off from adventuring when they notice a distraught man, Wiston Drent (male human), wandering from table to table and making his plea for help. Wiston soon makes his way over to where the PCs are gathered.
The troubled man speaks quickly, Please, please! I need help! I could tell from across the room that you’re a group of honorable adventurers and I have been desperately searching for such folk to help me in my quest for justice! I beg you, help my poor elderly parents. A dishonorable Taldan nobleman has tricked my poor, naive parents out of everything they have! Their coin and any items of value were swindled from them, but their pride won’t allow them to ask for help.
So, I must ask. My parents are good people who didn’t deserve this treatment. They’re kind and try to help others, and this is the thanks they get for trying to help someone they thought was in need. Please, won’t you help me retrieve what was taken? I know it doesn’t look like I have much of a reward to offer, but I promise you will have one from me and my parents at the end of this.
LN Male human swashbuckler 3 (Medium, Human, Humanoid) | AC 18 (19 with shield raised)| HP 26/28 | Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8 | Perception +8
Skills:
Academia Lore +8, Acrobatics +7, Arcana +8, Diplomacy +8, Legal Lore +8, Library Lore +8, Medicine +6, Nature +6, Occultism +8, Pathfinder Society Lore +10, Performance +8, Religion +6, Society +8, Survival +6, Thievery +7
"Well, sir, I am not simply an adventurer, but a Pathfinder--one of the Society's chroniclers to be more precise. Though it is true that I have been stepping out a bit more lately--into the field, so to speak--it has generally been to gather information or exemplars for publications rather than engage in the acquisition of artifacts and the like," replies a somewhat handsome, yet quite bookish young human man.
"But, I suppose I have digressed," he concedes, as he quickly tries to gather a few ink wells and sheets of paper that he had scattered across one of the tavern tables and hastily, yet fastidiously return them within his traveling pack. "I am Abittus. Abittus Rullio, that is, and if you think that I may somehow be of assistance, then I am more than happy to offer you my time. I would hate for what you have described to befall my own parents and, if it is simply a matter of seeking a nullity of some dishonest business transaction, then I think there little chance of violence and I would suspect the entire matter could be addressed quite civilly, really."
The man appears ready to prattle on for a good deal longer, when one of the sheets of paper rustles free of his hand and he heads further into the tavern in an effort to retrieve it.
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
Basag is about to finish his sumptuous meal of beef steak and ale when a young man approach them. He is a muscular dwarf with hair locks which has dwarven war axe as his weapon and wears a breastplate as body protection. He just listens to the young man's plea as he finished the last piece to the bone and drinks his ale to its last drop.
"Ha! That was delicious. Gonna go back to this place, food is great," he tells Wiston. "Anyway, how much do I really get if I help you? You see, I need more bread, kinda short of it actually," he's now talking business.
Jyllian looks disapprovingly at Basag, her brown eyes stern. "How can you think of your purse over the aid these poor folks need? Not that I disapprove of material rewards, but they shouldn't be the deciding point for aiding those in need," she chides him gently.
Turning to the distressed human, Jyllian smiles and offers him a seat, running her fingers through her short chestnut hair. "I'm Jyllian Kero, a champion of Milani, and I would be delighted to help you. What did you say your name was? Is there anything else you can tell us about the circumstances or the person who committed this dreadful offense? Can I offer you something to drink?" She pushes her undrunk glass of ale towards him.
Wiston the man replies as he drinks the offered ale. And the miscreant's name is Malcolm Stanian, and I can only guess he did it because he knew he could and that my parents wouldn’t fight back. This is why it’s such a horrible thing to have happened and why I truly need your help to bring them justice.
Male LN Orc Tiefling Investigator 1 | hp: 18(+5)/18 | AC 17 | Fort: +3(+2) Ref: +7 Will: +5 | Perc. +5 (+1/+2 v secret doors and traps) (+1 vs dwarf ruins) | Speed: 25 ft | Versatile Vials 2/4 | hero: 1/3 | Exploration: Search | Active Investigations: dwarven outpost| Active Conditions: eagle eye elixir (1 hr), lesser juggernaut mutagen
”Ahhh, justice.” the diabolic orc scratches beneath his chin, ”Yes, I can help you retrieve what’s yours and I believe these others can help, as well.”
The man takes another drink of his dark brown ale before pulling back his hood to reveal the devil horns above his orcish visage, ”M’name’s Detective Damian Darkblood. I’m on the case.”
2396852-2012 | Male Kobold Dragon | Field Medic | Cleric (Warpriest) Lvl 6 | Blessed One Dedication | Hero Points: 1/3 | Resistances: Cold 2, Void 1 | Font: 4/5 | ◆◇↺ | HP 70/70 | AC 22 (23 w/shield) | F/R/W/P: +12/+11/+14/+14 DV | Spell Attack: +12 | 25 feet | Class DC 22 | Spells: -/3/3/3/ | Medicine(E): +15, Religion(E): +14, Acrobatics/Stealth/Thievery: +11, Diplomacy: +10, Society/Lore (Warfare, PFS): +9, Survival(U): +4 | Exploration Activity: Search |
A small golden-scaled kobold pops up at the table.
"My apologies. I overheard the conversation and couldn't help but stiffen in anger at the nerve of this miscreant fleecing your parents! I would definitely like to help! Jinlong Dragonkin is what I'm called. Together, with Abadar's help, we shall make this person pay!"
Male Human Gunslinger 3 | HP 38 | AC 20 | F +9, R +11, W +8 | Perc +8 | Init +10 | Acrobatics/Society/Stealth/Thievery +9 | Crafting/Warfare Lore/PFS Lore +7 | Survival +6 | Athletics +5 | ◆
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
"Haha!" Basag laughs at Jyllian's rebuke on him, giving her a hard tap on her back. "I am just kidding! But seriously, I am tight in the belt lately, but if there is none, it doesn't matter. I will help this poor guy, anyway." he adds.
"And this Taldan nobleman's act is indeed dishonorable. Not to be taken as a good example, tsk, tsk." he says to Wiston with a shaking head of disapproval on the nobleman's act.
The Stanian house is the ruling house of Taldor and one of the most prominent noble families on Golarion. Beware getting involved with them!
RexAliquid:
Nothing comes to mind
Jinlong:
Only the most desperate of Taldan nobles would have the need to prey on commoners in a foreign land. There’s likely more to this Taldan noble than meets the eye.
Abittus:
You do not know anything relevant
Omar Jones:
Only the most desperate of Taldan nobles would have the need to prey on commoners in a foreign land. There’s likely more to this Taldan noble than meets the eye.
Don't forget everyone has a Hero Point. If you have Glyphs to hand out more, now is the time
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
"But did you just said Malcolm Stanian? As in Stanian? As far as I know, the Stanians are the ruling house of Taldor, one of the most prominent noble families on Golarion. I don't think we should mess with them!" Basag tells Wiston, wanting him to shrug his case off, forget about it, and move on with the miserable he and his family is experiencing.
LN Male human swashbuckler 3 (Medium, Human, Humanoid) | AC 18 (19 with shield raised)| HP 26/28 | Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8 | Perception +8
Skills:
Academia Lore +8, Acrobatics +7, Arcana +8, Diplomacy +8, Legal Lore +8, Library Lore +8, Medicine +6, Nature +6, Occultism +8, Pathfinder Society Lore +10, Performance +8, Religion +6, Society +8, Survival +6, Thievery +7
"If he be truly a noble, then one would think he all the more likely to engage in civilized discussion and allow the matter to be properly adjudicated by a third party, no?" Abittus suggests, hoping that any conflict can be resolved quickly and peaceably.
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
”Maybe it is indeed a good idea to go to your parent's house first.” Basag says as he nods in agreement to Wiston, because he believes this Stanian noble must not to be meddled with.
Only the most desperate of Taldan nobles would have the need to prey on commoners in a foreign land. There’s likely more to this Taldan noble than meets the eye.
The Rabbled Rouser is located on a busy waterfront near Absalom’s harbor. The streets are crowded with legions of taverns and warehouses; each full and echoing with sounds of sailors, travelers, and dockworkers. There are hundreds of ships scattered along the dock just waiting to set sail on their next journey. Wiston leads you through this district toward his parents’ home in the Coins district.
The Coins District is home to the Grand Bazaar market, which, in the daytime, is full of people from across Golarion looking to buy goods. As Wiston leads you further into the district, beyond the Grand Bazaar, it becomes dark as evening descends over the city.
It is soon apparent you are being led towards Misery Row, one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in the Coins. Criminals and the corrupt regularly operate out of this area, as well as several pickpockets and thieves.
Male Human Gunslinger 3 | HP 38 | AC 20 | F +9, R +11, W +8 | Perc +8 | Init +10 | Acrobatics/Society/Stealth/Thievery +9 | Crafting/Warfare Lore/PFS Lore +7 | Survival +6 | Athletics +5 | ◆
"Just keep aware of your surroundings," says Omar, while keeping a crossbow, in his left hand, and his other loaded crossbow at his waist.
Jyllian nods at Omar and puts an ostentatious hand on her sword hilt, ready to draw it at any time. She keeps an eye out for anyone paying too much attention to the team as they venture further.
LN Male human swashbuckler 3 (Medium, Human, Humanoid) | AC 18 (19 with shield raised)| HP 26/28 | Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8 | Perception +8
Skills:
Academia Lore +8, Acrobatics +7, Arcana +8, Diplomacy +8, Legal Lore +8, Library Lore +8, Medicine +6, Nature +6, Occultism +8, Pathfinder Society Lore +10, Performance +8, Religion +6, Society +8, Survival +6, Thievery +7
Jinlong Dragonkin wrote:
Jinlong looks around.
"Are we heading in the right direction? This isn't the safest part of town, you know..."
"I would hope that we are just passing through quickly, then," Abittus replies, trying to reassure himself more than the others. Nevertheless, he keeps his eyes open for any signs of trouble.
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
”Ah, Wiston, is this the best and shortest way to go to your parent's house? This place seems dangerous. You are not safe walking alone here, kid.” Basag comments on the place they are into. He also readies his dwarven war axe and shield to let others seeing them that may attempt to do something bad on him will find that he is armed.
LN Male human swashbuckler 3 (Medium, Human, Humanoid) | AC 18 (19 with shield raised)| HP 26/28 | Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8 | Perception +8
Skills:
Academia Lore +8, Acrobatics +7, Arcana +8, Diplomacy +8, Legal Lore +8, Library Lore +8, Medicine +6, Nature +6, Occultism +8, Pathfinder Society Lore +10, Performance +8, Religion +6, Society +8, Survival +6, Thievery +7
phaeton_nz wrote:
Just over here Wiston says, leading you to a house to the west.
"Perfect! Then we shall soon talk and undoubtedly, this whole matter can be addressed quickly and properly," replies Abittus, eager to get off the streets.
Male Human Gunslinger 3 | HP 38 | AC 20 | F +9, R +11, W +8 | Perc +8 | Init +10 | Acrobatics/Society/Stealth/Thievery +9 | Crafting/Warfare Lore/PFS Lore +7 | Survival +6 | Athletics +5 | ◆
Omar sneaks forward, and stealthily tries to look into the house via windows or doors, while scouting ahead.
My Stealth is +7. By scouting, we should each get a +1 to any initiative
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
”I don't really feel good about this place. Maybe we could go to something safer? Oh,” he says abruptly when Wiston points to them his parents' house. ”I mean, is that really your parent's house? You live here? No doubt about that, I think.” Basag is confused even to himself.
LN Male human swashbuckler 3 (Medium, Human, Humanoid) | AC 18 (19 with shield raised)| HP 26/28 | Fort +7; Ref +9; Will +8 | Perception +8
Skills:
Academia Lore +8, Acrobatics +7, Arcana +8, Diplomacy +8, Legal Lore +8, Library Lore +8, Medicine +6, Nature +6, Occultism +8, Pathfinder Society Lore +10, Performance +8, Religion +6, Society +8, Survival +6, Thievery +7
"Oh my! It appears this was some sort of trap!" Abittus cries. He raises his buckler and then retrieves his hand crossbow and a tanglefoot bag.
Raise Shield; Interact x2
Blue and Yellow move in to attack. They spend two actions getting to where they are before firing sling bullets at Basag
sling:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20b:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 sling:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12b:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Male Human Gunslinger 3 | HP 38 | AC 20 | F +9, R +11, W +8 | Perc +8 | Init +10 | Acrobatics/Society/Stealth/Thievery +9 | Crafting/Warfare Lore/PFS Lore +7 | Survival +6 | Athletics +5 | ◆
Omar moves up, and draws and fires his crossbow.
One Shot, One Kill - single action, firing at yellow:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 damage:2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 1 = 11
Then, he fires with the other crossbow...
Firing at yellow (or blue if yellow dropped):1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 5 = 5 damage:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
[R] Male Song’o Jinxed Halfling Fighter 4 | Cook | HP 58/58 w Toughness, AC 21 w Lattice Armor (23 w Minor Reinforced Steel Shield raised), Fortitude** +10, Reflex** +9, Will** +9 w Bravery, Perception** +9 w Keen Eyes, Stealth +1 | Speed 25 ft. | Exploration Activity Defend | Active Conditions none | Tracker | ◆◇↺
Sling bullets hit Basag's head hard.
"Ouch! How dare you?!" Basag yells and charges at Blue. With Jinlong's spell, his dwarven war axe is now imbued with magic and energy, making it more destructive. He gives a swipe with his dwarven war axe to Blue.
"That's for you!"
+1 striking Dwarven War Axe Attack vs Blue AC ???:1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 1 = 21 Dwarven War Axe Damage:1d8 + 4 + 1d8 ⇒ (8) + 4 + (8) = 20 slashing damage
◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ Strike with Dwarven War Axe
↺ Reactive Shield if melee attacked
