[Outpost V] PF2e B16 - Boom Town Betrayal (P4) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Jac tries to call Yakuthiel back, but to no avail. "I don't believe he quite understands the way ahead. Best we go after him and rescue him from whatever trouble he finds."

Good job on your exam, GM Tiger!

"Heehee! Truer words are hard to find, but I like their spunk!" Mrs. Crinkle begins hustling, barely using her staff. She glances at Wiston cheekily: "We going fast enough for you, young 'un?"

I see the validity of strengthening our squad. Impulse-7 concentrates for a few seconds, and right under his clothes, some kind of rune or pattern in the shape of a hexagon begins to glow blue.

At the same time, with a slight ripple that disappears after a few seconds (in the future, they would say that it's like "with interference on the air") a powerful metal construct appears, vaguely similar to those that run in Numeria, but much cleaner and newer.

The robot with a camera in the middle of his head looks around for a few seconds (think of it as a standard-looking security robot from Starfinder), after which it says "Enforcer 571-294 is here. Allied targets have been identified. New allies have been added to the database. The security protocol is activated." He pauses. "Greetings to you!". You can see that he has the same hexagon symbol shining on his chest as your android friend.

Zacharia is awestruck at the trick

Very impressive. How did you do that? I know there is a spell to summon creatures, but I haven't seen you using it. Or maybe I didn't recognise it.

Mrs. Crinkle's eyes go wide. "Well, I'll be! Why, Impulse-7, you are just full of surprises. Hello, Enforcer 571-294. I'm pleased as punch to meet you. Now, I have a few things to clarify and ask. So, we're 'allies', not 'targets', understand? And what's a 'database"? And 'security protocol'--I don't know that term either." Yup, she's an old lady who's not at all familiar with technology. But she's a smart old bird, and eager to learn. By the end of this mission, she'll probably know enough to get into some decent trouble with it.

"The Hells is that?!" Jaehaera exclaims. She draws her whip. "Some sort of golem?"

"Look here. In front of me. Something's not right about the pavement. Maybe stand back while I go ahead? Unless any of you can see what's going on here."

"What did he say?" the young man from Quadira says, as he looks for anyone that might be following or otherwise surprising them from the rear. "Does trouble brew?" he asks as he readies for a fight, warhammer at the ready.

Wiston beckons to all of you to hurry.

"It's starting to get late. No telling if there are footpads about. The sooner we're in my parents' house, the better I'll feel. Yakuthiel, is it? I don't know what you may be looking at. I'm sure it's nothing."

"Here, Wiston, you step on this, if you are so sure it's nothing!" Yakuthiel says, as he pushes Wiston ahead.

Hearing the commotion ahead, Jac moves to the front, "Show me what you've seen, Yakuthiel." the Quadiran says. "If you think this is some sort of surprise, perhaps I can remove the surprise." says Jac pulls Wiston back. "We don't want you being surprised, unless it's by us." he says with a smile, that is less than friendly, as Jac retrieves a pack of tools from his bag.

Wiston looks a bit indecisive for a brief period. Then suddenly, he takes off screaming down the street. At this, four unfriendly characters suddenly spring from hiding and attack.

You do, somewhat, notice, that Wiston's scream sounded like "Get 'em boys!!"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

**Jacknife AC 18 (20 w/shield), 20/20
**Zacharia AC 15, 14/14
Freddo
Jaehaera AC 18 (20 w/shield), 14/14
Mrs. Crinkle AC 18 (20 w/shield), 23/23
Impulse-7 AC 17, 18/18
Big Red
Yakuthiel AC 18, 21/21
Jaws
Pinky

Jac moves up next to Ykuthiel and raises his shield, "We can hold them here a while, wherever they come from, let them come to us, we'll deal with them here. Keep behind us, folks we'll protect you as we can." Jac says with a growl.

◆◆ - Stride x2
◆ - Raise Shield - AC20

The circle on the map represents a disabled trap. Wiston took off running as he noticed Jac "fixing" the trap. Bear in mind, you can still fall into it if you're not careful...

Before Fight

This is my comrade in arms. Most of the time he stays on the Astral Plane. He's not a golem, he's a construct. We have been connected since my very Renewal.

Before Fight

Enforcer 571-294 looks at the old lady with his camera in the center of his head. A database is a database in which data obtained during the assessment of the situation and processing of incoming information is stored. The security protocol is a clearly described process of protecting allies and civilians.

Before Fight

Enforcer 571-294 looks at the old lady with his camera in the center of his head. A database is a database in which data obtained during the assessment of the situation and processing of incoming information is stored. The security protocol is a clearly described process of protecting allies and civilians.

Mrs. Crinkle stares blankly at Impulse-7's tag-along as it spews a bunch of technobabble at her. "...Right. Thank you, dearie." Her gaze shifts off to the side as she mulls over what Enforcer 571-294 said. 'A database is a database...' Oh, my head is going to hurt, but I'm going to figure this out, by gum!

She's so lost in thought that she doesn't even register that trouble is brewing. Suddenly, she brightens. Aha! I get it! She glances around with a cheery grin, and notices the four thugs closing in on the group. Her shoulders drop, as does her smile. "Well, crap. Turns out we're the patsies."

Double Z casts a protective spell on himself, and readies a bullet in his sling

These thugs look like they don't realise WE have the number's advantage. A costly mistake.

Cast Mage armor, ready sling

Freddo runs down to street level, sling in hand. He laughs and sends a bullet at 1-Jac, 2-Yakuthiel: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Sling vs Jacknife AC 20: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Jacknife AC 18 (20 w/shield), 16/20 (AC 20)
Zacharia AC 15, 14/14 (AC 16, Mage armor)
Freddo
**Jaehaera AC 18 (20 w/shield), 14/14
**Mrs. Crinkle AC 18 (20 w/shield), 23/23
**Impulse-7 AC 17, 18/18
Big Red
Yakuthiel AC 18, 21/21
Jaws
Pinky

"Oooh! This is exciting!" Mrs. Crinkle totters forward to get a better view of the fight, drawing and raising her shield to protect from flying sling bullets. Her eyes sparkle with anticipation as they dart over what she can see of the scene by peeking under the guys' elbows. "Ohhh, I wish I wasn't so short. --Heheheehee!" For some reason, she finds something humorous.

◆ Stride, ◆ Interact, ◆ Raise a Shield

Enforcer 571-294, task to suppress the threat and protect the allies! Proceed to the task!

Act Together - ◆ Boost Eidolon

The construct with a dry metallic sound rapidly shifts forward and strikes!

◆◆ - Stride x2 ◆ Strike

Slam + Boost: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8 vs Fredo; nonlethal

Jac sees the stone fly towards him, raises his shield letting the stone hit and leave a small dent in his shield.

Reaction - Shield Block - Steel Shield hardness 5, Jac takes no damage from Frodo's sling and neither does the shield.

With astounding speed, Jaehaera follows the strange golem and tries to think of a way to use the construct's bulk to hide her strike.

Stride, Devise a Stratagem

d20 for Devise a stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Thinking her plan will work, she strikes with her whip.

strike
Devise a Strat attack: 13 + 7 = 20
Damage, nonlethal: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Enforcer-571 charges down the street at the grinning Freddo. Suddenly, a section of pavement he steps on gives way underneath him.
DC 15 Reflex to Grab an Edge

Freddo curses as his bullet bounces off Jacknife's shield. He then yelps as Jaehaera's whip snaps against his arm, leaving a red welt. Freddo also stares in disbelief as this doddering old woman happily totters towards him.

Big Red runs down to join the fight, sling loaded and ready. He sees Jaehaera and sends a sling bullet at her.

Sling vs Jaehaera AC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Jacknife AC 18 (20 w/shield), 20/20 (AC 20)
Zacharia AC 15, 14/14 (AC 16, Mage armor)
Freddo (-4 nonlethal)
Jaehaera AC 18 (20 w/shield), 12/14
Mrs. Crinkle AC 18 (20 w/shield), 23/23
Impulse-7 AC 17, 18/18; Enforcer 571 AC 17 (DC 15 Reflex Save pending)
Big Red
**Yakuthiel AC 18, 21/21
Jaws
Pinky

Ref: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Yakuthiel strides once, avoiding the trap and ending up right in front of Big Red.

Ignoring Big Red, Yakuthiel Sudden Charges up past Wiston, cutting off his escape.

Sudden Charge attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Additional damage if critical: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Wiston is hiding somewhere -- I just left the token there for convenience. I can redirect the attack to Big Red if you wish.

Instead, stride, strike on Big Red, then strike: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 5 = 21 on Freddo.

Damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Yakuthiel runs up to Big Red and with one stroke cleaves him in half. Turning to Freddo, Yakuthiel delivers a savage blow to the bandit leader.

"RED!!" Jaws howls, "You'll pay for that!!" Jaws rushes to the stairs and sends a sling bullet at Yakuthiel.

Sling vs Yakuthiel AC 18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

He drops his sling and draws his war razor.

Pinky likewise charges down the steps but lofts his sling bullet at Enforcer 571-294, who was barely able to grab the edge of the trap and is hanging precariously.

Sling vs Enforcer 571-294, FF: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

**Jacknife AC 18 (20 w/shield), 20/20 (AC 20)
**Zacharia AC 15, 14/14 (AC 16, Mage armor)
Freddo (-13)
Jaehaera AC 18 (20 w/shield), 12/14
Mrs. Crinkle AC 18 (20 w/shield), 23/23
Impulse-7 AC 17, 14/18; Enforcer 571-294 AC 17 (FF)
Yakuthiel AC 18, 21/21
Jaws
Pinky

Jac seeing these ill prepared bandits, fighting the group of Pathfinders more than a match for these peasants, decides to take a different line of action. The Quadiran quickly moves into position, letting his intentions be known to all. "Have pity on these poor boys, they are out of their depth. They probably fight only for their food. Knock them out and let them spend time in gaol to think on their misdemeanours."

◆ - Stride
free action - drop warhammer
◆ - take out sap
◆ - Strike (NonLethal) sap 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 on Freddo

Jacknife strides up to Freddo and smacks him across the head with a sap. Freddo's eyes glaze over and he collapses in a heap, out cold.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Jacknife AC 18 (20 w/shield), 20/20 (AC 20)
**Zacharia AC 15, 14/14 (AC 16, Mage armor)
**Jaehaera AC 18 (20 w/shield), 12/14
**Mrs. Crinkle AC 18 (20 w/shield), 23/23
**Impulse-7 AC 17, 14/18; Enforcer 571-294 AC 17 (FF)
**Yakuthiel AC 18, 21/21
Jaws
Pinky

Mrs. Crinkle drops her staff and begins bustling forward, laughing gleefully. "Heeheehee! This is going to be fun!" Her voice changes pitch and volume as she's speaking, and her body begins to grow and mutate. Coarse gray-ish white fur sprouts all over her, her body swells as she gets much taller and more muscular. Her face elongates into a wolfish snout filled with jagged teeth. Oddly enough, her enormous red sweater dress is the only article of clothing that doesn't grow along with her. It stays the same size, effectively shrinking as her frame grows. Despite the release of the slipknots that held the extra bunches of fabric, it ends up looking like a rather obscenely tiny mini dress.

"Heeheehee!" Monstrous Mrs. Crinkle bounds up to Pinky with a toothy grin. "You're cute. Can I kiss your cheek?" She lets a ribbon of drool stretch from her lolling tongue for good measure.

◇ Drop staff, ◆ Rage, ◆ Stride, ◆ Stride

Pinky can only gape in utter horror at the monstrous creature in front of him...

Stride, attack, attack

Zacharia advances, and spotting "Jaws", sends two sling bullets flying toward him, in quick succession

Sling: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Sling: 1d20 + 5 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 - 5 = 20
Bludgeoning: 1d6 ⇒ 4

He is quite surprised by miss Crinkle metamorphosis

That's a girl with attitude!

Mrs. Crinkle, it's brilliant!

The android groans very softly in pain and blood begins to flow from his nose after the robot was hit with a stone. But he keeps concentrating.

Act Together - ◆ Boost Eidolon

Do I need any checks to get out of the trap? Will it be one action?

Strike against Freddo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Additional damage if critical: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Othello makes a Sudden Charge between Jaws and Pinky
Strike against Jaws: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 5 = 23
Damage: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Additional damage if critical: 1d12 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Zacharia sends a bullet at Jaws, which strikes him between the eyes and drops him.

Enforcer - DC 15 Athletics check to climb out. Each attempt is 1 action, just don't crit fail. Though it's probably a non-issue at this point.

Yakuthiel - Freddo is unconscious courtesy of Jacknife. I'll redirect your attack at Pinky.

Yakuthiel charges at Pinky, who is still staring open mouthed at Mrs (or Monstrous) Crinkle towering over him. He only notices Yakuthiel at the last moment. The sword flashes, and Pinky screams before the sword removes his head from his body.

As Pinky lets out his death cry, you hear another scream of terror as Wiston bolts from his hiding place and tries to flee. He tries to run past you but you manage to run him down and grab him before he can get far. Once you march him back, he takes one look at the gore-filled battleground and breaks down.

"Okay. OKAY! I confess! There is no orphanage. This was all a setup with the Bloody Barbers to get some coin. We had no idea you would be this formidable!"

As Wiston confesses, members of the City Guard arrive. Seeing the gore and bodies, they immediately demand to know what's going on.

As I get the chronicles ready, maybe you should tell the nice watchmen your story... Oh, and please verify that your chronicle information is correct. I have linked them on top of the page.

As the City Guard approaches, Mrs. Crinkle begins to shrink. "Awwww. I didn't get to fight. What a disappointment." Her monstrous wolf voice changes her her cute little old lady voice mid-sentence, the fur disappears into her body, her snout sinks back into her face...and that red sweater dress is so stretched out that it falls down around her ankles. Thank goodness she's wearing chain mail and a shift under it! She begins hanging the blood-red fabric onto her petite, plump frame, tying it back into bunches with slipknots so she doesn't trip on it.

"Heehee! It was still fun, even if I didn't get to do more than make Pinky pee their pants. So, Guards: you want to know what happened. Well, let me tell you. My compatriots and I were having some pints at the Rabbled Rouser, when this 'Wiston' fellow, if that's even his real name, came to us with a sob story about his elderly parents being swindled. We agreed to go talk to them and try to help get their money back. He lead us here into an ambush. They attacked us, so we fought back. Well, I didn't get to fight. This little old lady's a bit too slow on the draw, I guess." She peers up at the guard with a sweet, squinty-eyed, rosy-cheeked smile. Did they see my wolf form? Oh, if they did, this'll be *funny*.

Everything is described correctly. The destroyed bandits committed the offense of attacking civilians who followed Mr. Wiston. The offenders have been destroyed or neutralized, additional medical examination is required. Mr. Wiston confessed to being an accessory to the attack.

Wiston blubbers and confesses his role in the scam. The leader of the city guardsmen looks at you thoughtfully.

"We did receive many reports of people getting ambushed in this area. That's why I decided to investigate this myself. I'll take this one into custody. Please follow me back to the station to give your statements and perhaps receive a small reward from us."

You all troop back to the guard station and give your statements. After Wiston is booked in, the guard captain agrees to give you a small reward of 4gp for defeating this band of robbers.

End of Bounty

Thanks for playing everyone. Please make sure your chronicle information is correct (linked above). I'll report the game and send out chronicles in 24h or when everyone confirms their chronicle info (whichever comes first).

Chronicle info is good!

Thanks for running!