Outpost VI - GM Valen's Starfinder Bounty #1: The Cantina Job (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

Phelps will try to cast Daze on Purple

DC 15 Will save

They are our prisoner, not yours.

(Using Shirt Re-roll)

Reroll is only for the d20 roll (attack) not others (damage). The 20 is a critical hit. On a critical hit, you roll damage twice. I will add the first two damage rolls together.

Yob gets off a solid, powerful strike that resonates through the man's helmet (black)

Pervir shoots again at Black, twice.

Am I doing the Full Attack, right?

Pervir misses, twice.

Yes, the roll expressions are correct. It is the Random Number Generator that is causing the problem.

Another question, how do I know if an enemy that attacked an ally is a Significant Enemy? I would like to use Inspiring Boost in the next round for Yob Doog.

You may consider each of the helmeted thugs a Significant Enemy.You may use Inspiring Boost next round.

Phelps will try to cast Daze on Purple

DC 15 Will save

They are our prisoner, not yours.

Helmeted Thug (purple), Will: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8

The thug seems to freeze as his mind short-circuits.

RUMBLE WITH A RIVAL CREW!- Second Round of Combat Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple) (dazed; unable to take actions)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -7 SP | -4 HP
Helmeted Thug (black) -7 HP
Helmeted Thug (red)

Alicavniss trains her weapon on Black.

"Take an nap. You'll feel better."

Pulsecaster Rifle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Nonlethal electric: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Alicavniss trains her weapon on Black.

"Take an nap. You'll feel better."

The helmeted thug (black) ends up taking Alicavniss' advice involuntarily. He slips unconscious onto the slick floor.

Seeing his ally go down, the helmeted thug standing in grease (red) fires at Alicavniss.
Ranged (tactical semi-auto pistol), full-attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 4 = 11
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 3
Ranged (tactical semi-auto pistol), full-attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 1
Add Crit Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 5

He manages a lucky shot!

A third thug (purple) shakes off the daze.
No actions this round

Patrons scramble out from beneath the gambling tables, crawling towards other tables near the exit or simply racing for the doors in a panic to get away from the ensuing fire fight.

RUMBLE WITH A RIVAL CREW!- Third Round of Combat Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona -6 SP
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -7 SP | -4 HP
Helmeted Thug (black) -13 HP
Helmeted Thug (red)

Without even looking at the Helmeted Thug(red), Yob will chuck two Shurikens at him.

Carbonedge Shuriken: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Carbonedge Shuriken: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Phelps will continue to move and Daze Red

DC 15 Will save

Let's exit, stage left

Phelps will also look for our prisoner. Are they visible?

Without even looking at the Helmeted Thug(red), Yob will chuck two Shurikens at him.

The two shurikens easily pierce the thug's armor.

Phelps will continue to move and Daze Red

DC 15 Will save

Let's exit, stage left

Phelps will also look for our prisoner. Are they visible?

Helmeted Thug (red): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

The astrozoan was last seen ducking beneath a nearby table in the form of an elf.

However, Phelps currently does not have sight of the prisoner.

RUMBLE WITH A RIVAL CREW!- Third Round of Combat Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona -6 SP
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -7 SP | -4 HP
Helmeted Thug (red) -8 HP (dazed)

Is Yob Doog the one that looks like a wolf and is adjacent to Pervir? I don't know his icon but searching about vlaka, AoN says they are wolflike. If so, then...

Pervir, taps the vlaka on his shoulder, assuring him that he will be fine. "You are doing well, good boy." she tells him to inspire him, in which he regains 6 SP. She then begins walking around to find the astrozoan that she just left with Alicavniss. "So where is our astrozoan friend?" she asks Alicavniss in the middle of turmoil.

Inspiring Boost for standard action, Stride for move action.

Is Yob Doog the one that looks like a wolf and is adjacent to Pervir? I don't know his icon but searching about vlaka, AoN says they are wolflike. If so, then...

Correct

Pervir, taps the vlaka on his shoulder, assuring him that he will be fine. "You are doing well, good boy." she tells him to inspire him.

Pervir's words seem to alleviate some of Yob's tension and stress, reinvigorating him.

RUMBLE WITH A RIVAL CREW!- Third Round of Combat Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona -6 SP
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -1 SP | -4 HP
Helmeted Thug (red) -8 HP (dazed)

"Not sure, Alicavniss says. "Yob, mind sniffing her out?"

With more pressing concerns, Alicavniss moves to target red and fires.

Pulsecaster Rifle: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Nonlethal electric: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

And she glances around for the astrazoan quickly.
Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 17

"Not sure, Alicavniss says. "Yob, mind sniffing her out?"

With more pressing concerns, Alicavniss moves to target red and fires.

The drow's shot drops its target (red). She does not catch site of the astrozoan.

Much of the crowd of patrons pushes their way towards the exit.

The remaining thug (purple) fights on, climbing atop the statue and firing back at the drow that just dropped his ally.
Ranged (tactical semi-auto pistol), full-attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 4

RUMBLE WITH A RIVAL CREW!- Fourth Round of Combat Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona -6 SP
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -1 SP | -4 HP
Helmeted Thug (red) -13 HP

Phelps will try to cast Grease on the statue where Purple has climbed up, trying to drop them off the statue.

With the odd surface for the statue, I'll let the GM decide how far the Grease extends. The objective is to get Purple to fall if possible.

Phelps moves toward the door, looking for either the dwarf or elf in the crowd, trying to reacquire our quarry. If it helps, moving at half speed.

Not good at this, but trying Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

Yob will throw a shuriken at the purple helmeted soldier and then proceed to move towards the door. Sniffing to see if he can catch the scent of the elf.
Shuriken: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Shuriken damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Yob will throw a shuriken at the purple helmeted soldier...

Yob lobs a shuriken into the thug (purple), piercing the man's armor.

...and then proceed to move towards the door. Sniffing to see if he can catch the scent of the elf.

Moving Yob's token 30 feet towards the door accordingly.

Phelps will try to cast Grease on the statue where Purple has climbed up, trying to drop them off the statue.

Helmeted thug (purple), Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

The thug slips off the statue, nearly cracking his helmet in the process.

Phelps moves toward the door, looking for either the dwarf or elf in the crowd, trying to reacquire our quarry. If it helps, moving at half speed.

Phelps cannot make out the astrozoan in any dwarf or elf from among the crowd.

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple) -2 HP (prone)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona -6 SP
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -1 SP | -4 HP

Pervir joins Phelps looking for the astrozoan that might have changed form into elf or dwarf, hoping she does not change form that Pervir does not recognize. She focuses her sight towards the entrance door which is now being crowded with people as she rushes forward to it.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Alicavniss looks at the remaining goon, groans in annoyance, and readies an action. If he stands back up, she will shoot him.

Maybe shot: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Nonlethal electric: 1d8 ⇒ 4

The remaining thug (purple) reaches for his dropped gun and attempts to stand.

Alicavniss looks at the remaining goon, groans in annoyance, and readies an action. If he stands back up, she will shoot him.

He takes a shot for his trouble. He then tries to exit the greasy area.

The thug again falls prone.

Pervir joins Phelps looking for the astrozoan that might have changed form into elf or dwarf, hoping she does not change form that Pervir does not recognize. She focuses her sight towards the entrance door which is now being crowded with people as she rushes forward to it.

Pervir readily confirms that the astrozoan is no longer beneath the table where they had fled in elven form and readily concludes that they must have a head start out the door.

Learning which way the astrozoan went requires a successful Diplomacy check to ask bystanders or a successful Survival check.

RUMBLE WITH A RIVAL CREW!- Fifth Round of Combat Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Helmeted Thug (purple) -6 HP (prone)
Phelps Amurun
Alicavniss Caldrona -6 SP
Pervir Eir
Yob Doog -1 SP | -4 HP

Alicavniss shouts to the others. "After her! I'll be with you as soon as I'm done putting baby to bed." She then targets the goon and readies another shot in case they stand again.

Maybe shot: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Nonlethal electric: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Yob will try to sniff him out with a survival check as he heads towards the shuttle which seems like the most logical exit.
Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Alicavniss shouts to the others. "After her! I'll be with you as soon as I'm done putting baby to bed." She then targets the goon and readies another shot in case they stand again.

As it is now inevitable (and to move us along)...

The last thug attempts to stand only to be met with another zap! He crumples to the floor.
Great shot! He had exactly 7 HP remaining!

COMBAT OVER....

...AND LOOK AT THAT! WE ARE ALREADY INTO THE CHASE!

Catching the astrozoan requires the PCs overcome several obstacles. Each obstacle requires a successful DC 14 skill check to efficiently circumvent. One PC must lead the skill check. The other PCs can attempt to aid. On a failure, the PCs proceed to the next obstacle and the astrozoan's lead increases.

First Obstacle-Urban Tracking: The astrozoan has a head start. Learning which way they went requires a successful Diplomacy check to ask bystanders or a successful Survival check.

Yob will try to sniff him out with a survival check as he heads towards the shuttle which seems like the most logical exit.

Yob successfully sniffs out the astrozoan and begins tracking!

The trail leads to the form of a ysoki, who can be seen slipping into an area packed with slot machines and people.

Second Obstacle-Urban Tracking: The PCs must push their way past packed slot machines with a successful Acrobatics or Athletics check.

Remember, only ONE PC may attempt the DC 14 Acrobatics or Athletics check to overcome the obstacle (lead). All other PCs may attempt to Aid.

Phelps will attempt to Aid in Acrobatics

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Some days the dice are with you, other days, not so much

Yob tries to Parkour through the slot machines to get to the Ysoki.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

(My bad if anyone actually has a better bonus)

Yob tries to Parkour through the slot machines to get to the Ysoki.

Success!

As Yob twists and turns past the slot machines, he spots the astrozoan shapeshift to blend in among the throng of people.

Third Obstacle - Hiding in Plain Sight: The astrozoan shapeshifts to blend in among a crowded gambling hall. Finding them requires a successful Perception check or a successful Bluff check to trick the astrozoan into revealing themself.

Remember, only ONE PC may attempt the DC 14 Perception or Bluff check to overcome the obstacle (lead). All other PCs may attempt to Aid.

Phelps will try to Aid with Perception.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Remembering Pervir is better at spotting the astrozoan, Yob will yell out the general location and try to keep the ysoki in his sights (Assist perception)
Perception Assist: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Anybody else trained in Perception? I can lead with a +6 or I can assist.

Pervir only has Perception +4.

Pervir begins looking for the astrazoan amongst the crowd because she feels she is winning it.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

She feels that she is not just good at talking but also looking. ”There she is! Stop her!” she yells into the astrazoan’s direction.

She feels that she is not just good at talking but also looking. ”There she is! Stop her!” she yells into the astrazoan’s direction.

Perhaps aided by a keen eye for fashion, Pervir easily spots the astrozoan's new form among the crowd!

Unfortunately, it is just as the creature is passing through a door, which they lock behind them.

Fourth Obstacle-Closed Doors: The astrozoan passes through a door and locks it behind them. Unlocking the door requires a successful Engineering or Sleight of Hand check, or a successful Athletics check to force the door open.

Remember, only ONE PC may attempt the DC 14 skill check to overcome the obstacle (lead). All other PCs may attempt to Aid.

Yob will assist wiyj an Engineering Check.
Engineering: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Phelps might actually be able to lead with Engineering +8. Is anybody better?

Alicavniss is at +8.

Looks like one of you should go for it!

Pervir has Engineering +0. Go for it, Alicavniss.

Phelps will try to assist Alicavniss

Engineering to Assist: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

You got this Alicavniss!

Alicavniss pulls out a piece of her engineering kit and slices the door.

Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

"Got it! After them!"

You got this Alicavniss!

Having heard the door shut behind them, the astrozoan, now in the form of a furry ysoki, prepares to unassumingly join the crowd moving toward the shuttle platform. f

Alicavniss pulls out a piece of her engineering kit and slices the door.

Alivavniss has got this indeed!

The signs above the shuttle platform flash brightly, indicating that the shuttle is now boarding on an outgoing flight to Absalom Station.

The astrozoan heads toward the platform.

That is, until they hear...

"Got it! After them!"

The not-a-ysoki turns to see that the door is wide open and the source of the familiar voice is but a few feet from them.

They looking longingly at the shuttle and then back at the party. Realizing that the latter is much closer, the astrozoan, Vanecarsys, is faced with the reality that their capture is inevitable. The form of the ysoki melts away, to be replaced by the astrozoan's natural form. Vanecarsys raises a number of limbs upwards, a clear gesture of surrender.

"Okay, I probably shouldn't have run, but those thugs scared me. If they got ahold of me, I knew I'd never see my adoptive mother again, let alone pay for her treatment." The astrozoan explains. "“Before you take me in, please know that I was sincere. I need to see my adoptive mother. She’s in the hospital, and if she doesn’t get an expensive radiation treatment, she’ll die. I can afford it now—that’s why I did all this in the first place. After, I’ll make restitution to everyone I’ve wronged. But please, let me get to Absalom Station and pay for the treatment first. You can accompany me every step of the way. I see now that you are more than capable of protecting me and seeing me safely to the hospital. It is also clear that there is no sense in trying to run--even if I wanted to."

"There's no escaping his nose,” Vanecarsys points to Yob. "Or her eyes." The astrozoan points to Pervir for emphasis.

"I didn't even realize that the pahtra technician was with you until those helmeted goons showed up," they continue. "And as for you, 'Drow Lady'? You are the scariest of them all!"

The astrozoan holds out a pair of limbs as if in preparation of being manacled. "No offense."

What do you wish to do, Starfinders?

We are very nearly finished with the adventure.

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Sense Motive on the Ailing mother claim: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15

My inclination is to let him make the payment before we take him back to the Electric Prism. Unless the Sense Motive above makes me think this is a lie.

"Trust goes so far," Alicavniss says. "But leverage helps. I took those goons out with a pulsecaster- nonlethal. If you sneak away, the next group might shoot to kill. And if they find anybody you care about before your debt is cleared, they become a target. Hospital. Then bar. Clear?"

RPG Chronicles looks good!

My inclination is to let him make the payment before we take him back to the Electric Prism. Unless the Sense Motive above makes me think this is a lie.

Phelps believes that Vanecarsys is sincere.

"Trust goes so far," Alicavniss says. "But leverage helps. I took those goons out with a pulsecaster- nonlethal. If you sneak away, the next group might shoot to kill. And if they find anybody you care about before your debt is cleared, they become a target. Hospital. Then bar. Clear?"

"U-unders-stood." Vanecarsys replies sheepishly,

I'll give the others another day to chime in then move us along.

Pervir twinkle her eyes, not of the compliment the astrozoan tells about her, but she is moved by their story of why they are doing it. She wipes the tear of her teary eyes before speaking.

"Aww! I don't know what to say, such a nice heart for you mother. I might do the same..." she tells Vanecarsys. "Well, just to make sure, yeah, we can join you to see that you have your mother treated and bring you back to our client."

Info looks good.

"Aww! I don't know what to say, such a nice heart for you mother. I might do the same..." she tells Vanecarsys. "Well, just to make sure, yeah, we can join you to see that you have your mother treated and bring you back to our client."

"Thank you! Thank you!" Vanecarsys shakes with gratitude. Tears begin to seep from the astrozoan's many eyes.

True to their word, Vanecarsys accompanies you back to Absalom Station. Using their casino winnings, the astrozoan pays for their mother’s medical procedure and makes restitution to the scammed investors and businesses.

Trazhi provides the party with the sum of credits promised and, after hearing Vanecarsys recount the party's willingness to show compassion, the dragonkin offers Vanecarsys a choice: turn away from their life of crime or be turned over to the Stewards.

The astrozoan deeply weighs the choice. After years of circumventing the law, Vanecarsys is unsure how to find legitimate work. However, Trazhi offers them a position at Electric Prism. "You know," the dragonkin explains to Vanecarsys, "I'm going to need someone to run my new, soon-to-be-installed gaming tables."

FIN

Thanks all for playing! This was a lot of fun and, I believe, the first time I have run a showdown in a restroom!