[Gameday XII] SFS #5-9 Counterfeit History (Inactive)

Game Master cmlobue

Once you identify yourselves, the pair become much more cooperative. They tell you that they have been working as slowly as possible cataloging the artifacts, hoping that the Starfinders or the University would send someone to investigate the disappearance.

Xilyin has a bandage on his face, which he mentions is from Rehanu's lance. He adds that while the espraska is skilled, Nev is even more dangerous. She has an analytical mind and likes to be prepared for any contingency.

Professor Derosh and Xilyin inform the Starfinders that Firoth has begun to grow impatient with the crooked Starfinders. In particular, he’s annoyed that Nev has modified some of the holographic records accompanying the artifacts to increase their potential sale value. Firoth sees their petty greed as a danger to the Firewings’ growing reputation as smugglers. Xilyin and Professor Derosh also mention that there is a door in the back that should lead to the Firewings’ underground headquarters.

As they finish, a hobgoblin enters through the door carrying a large crate.

I really need to know what you are doing about this hobgoblin before we can move on. Talk? Shoot? Flee? Something else?

Chryssi isn't really wanting to start a fight unless one is starting. After all, this guy is just delivering a crate, presumably for cataloging. She does keep an eye on him though.

Rodkin is also watching the Hobgoblin, not acting aggressively. He will try to make a Bluff or Disguise check if needed.

"Hey what's up bud?" says Rattus. "Need some help with that?" He opens his arms out. His auto-pistol is in it's holster.

I can Bluff if needed by just trying to be "friendly"

if needed

Bluff: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Expertise: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

The hobgoblin is initially startled, but when no violence is forthcoming, he introduces himself as Sazkol. The professor mentions that he has been helping buy them time by arranging equipment malfunctions, and he adds that the Firewings weren't what he expected and he was looking for an opportunity to get out.

This sounds like your lucky day, as we're here to rescue Xilyin and Professor Derosh and take Nev and Rehanu back for trial. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

*nods* You want out, we'll get you out.

The Starfinders do have one task remaining before completing their rescue, and their new allies present an opportunity to do so. Opening the door to the east leads them to a warren of underground tunnels. They are poorly litt and full of twists and turns, making the entire trip disorienting. Sazkol gives them rough directions, but a Survival check is required to stay oriented.

You can also rearrange yourselves on >Slide 10< for the battle. You will get there eventually, but get an advantage if you succeed on the check.

Obo will attempt to aid Rodkin in Survival

Obo Survival to Aid: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Rodkin will attempt to lead the group with survival

Survival for advantage in the combat with Obo aid: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31

I have slightly adjusted positioning and am ready to go.

Chryssi is completely confused and disorientated by the end of this (no ranks in survival)
survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Rattus tries to help

Survival: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Obo and Rodkin have to grab Chryssi from wandering down side passages a few times, but the Starfidners quickly navigate to the Firewings' underground hideout. The meeting hall is filled with Firewing gang members watching an argument between a furious Rehanu and a holographic projection of Firoth.

As you look on, you're spotted by several Firewings, and a faint murmur ripples through the crowd, alerting the others. Nev trains her weapon on the Starfinders and the holographic Firoth turns to look at you. After a brief moment, he smiles and asks who they are and their reason for being here.

Rodkin will follow Rattus lead and Aid as best he can

"We're Starfinders....we want to talk."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

He holds his hands out palms forward in a gesture of friendship.

"Well, talk. What are you doing here?"

Looking for you and your partner actually Chryssi says. So, where's Rehanu?

Nev and Rehanu, the two wayward Starfinders you were sent to find, are in the room with you. Firoth, the one addressing you, is the presumed Firewing boss appearing as a holo.

In that case ...

Looking for those two Starfinders. I got business with them Chryssi says as she strides confidently into the room. Not your concern

diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

She smiles at the two errant Starfinders. We need to talk.

Talking is good. We should talk.

Diplomacy to aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Obviously nervous, he fails to aid.

Rehanu laughs and points at all the Firewings assembled in the hall. "You must have a death wish," he remarks coolly.

To the espraska’s surprise, Firoth protests, "I had no idea that Rehanu or Nev were wanted. Had I known, I would have never worked with them. I was swindled by Nev, who told me they were the legitimate owners of the relics. I have no intention of helping these renegade Starfinders. Firewings, stand down."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Rev and Rehanu, it sounds like you're on your own. Come with us quietly,

Rodkin will subtly activate the Merciful Fusion seal on his explorer handcoil pistol.

Sleight of hand to activate the Merciful Fusion: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

sense motive: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The Firewings begin leaving the hall. Nev and Rehanu glance at each other, then turn to attack the Starfinders.

Round 1 - bolded may go

Rodkin
Rehanu
Rattus
Chrysalis
Obozaya
Nev

Well Nev, I guess we get to see who's better.

Rodkin flanks out to the left to avoid having the group bunched up.

Sleight of Hand for Trick Attack, final number is CR tricked: 1d20 + 16 - 20 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 20 = 11
explorer handcoil(critical arc 1d6) or: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage E merciful: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Trick Attack Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) = 8

And that isn't a great start for me.

I'll be really surprised if that hits.

Rodkin pulls a pistol out of nowhere, surprising Nev, but the motion pulls his aim off.

Rehanu calls out to his partner to focus on Rodkin, then fires a shot at the ysoki.

Sheet Lightning Pistol: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 27
Electricity Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Round 1 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-9 SP, improved get 'em)
Rehanu
Rattus
Chrysalis
Obozaya
Nev (flat-footed)

Chryssi couldn't really care if this was a case of 'bring them back alive'. According to her, it's more convenient to kill them then raise them later.

She fires magic missiles at Rehanu
mm: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) + 3 = 8

Rattus fires at Rehanu

"Take this"

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Chryssi pelts the espraksa with magic.

Rattus adds a bullet of his own.

Obozaya moves towards Rehanu and swings her doshko.

Ember Flame Doshko: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Fire Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

But does not connect.

Nev takes advantage of Rehanu's advice to move and fire on Rodkin.

8-Notch Forked Pistol: 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 14 - 2 + 2 = 21
Electricity and Fire Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Round 2 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-18 SP, improved get 'em)
Rehanu (-15 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis
Obozaya
Nev

I'm the target, eh. Not very sporting of you, but I guess bringing three friends wasn't sporting of me, either.

Maybe if we take Rehanu out Nev will be easier.

He will move and fire at Rehanu.

Sleight of Hand for Trick Attack, final number is CR tricked: 1d20 + 16 - 20 ⇒ (9) + 16 - 20 = 5
explorer handcoil(critical arc 1d6) or: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Damage E merciful: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Trick Attack Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (4, 7, 7) = 18

Assuming the CR 5 Trick is sufficient, Rodkin will use Debilitating Trick to make Rehanu Flat Footed to everyone.

Sadly, the trick roll is not high enough.

Rehanu is alert enough not to fall for Rodkin's trick, but can't get out of the way of the blast of electricity.

Rehanu sinks his claws into Obozaya.

Talon: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 14 - 4 = 19
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Talon: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 14 - 4 = 22
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Or at least gets close to doing so.

Round 2 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-18 SP)
Rehanu (-23 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis
Obozaya
Nev

Rattus fires at Rodkin

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Rattus fires at Rodkin

No PBP in Society without consent.

Guessing you meant Rehanu. :)

Another volley of missiles flies towards Rehanu. Of course, they're hacked to be more dangerous. (Magic Hack - Harmful Spell)

And I got MORE where those came from she snarls. Better stand down NOW - BOTH of you

intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
mm: 3d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) + 3 + 3 = 14

Rattus swings his pistol around, but misses.

Chryssi snarls as she sends some amped-up missiles at Rehanu.

The Intimidate check doesn't have a mechanical effect because it takes an action to do so, but Chryssi is quite frightening.

Obo keeps swinging.

Ember Flame Doshko: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Fire Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Without any success.

Nev tries to trick Chrysalis

Trick CR: 1d20 + 19 - 20 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 19 - 20 - 2 = 11
8-Notch Forked Pistol: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 - 2 = 21
Electricity and Fire Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Trick Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (5, 2, 5) = 12

She is slammed by a bolt of energy.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-18 SP)
Rehanu (-37 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis (-20 SP, flat-footed)
Obozaya
Nev

Fortunately, being a tiefling, Chrysalis has Resist Cold, Electricity & Fire 5.

Are you trying to tickle me?

Rodkin continues the assault on Rehanu

Sleight of Hand for Trick Attack, final number is CR tricked: 1d20 + 16 - 20 ⇒ (18) + 16 - 20 = 14
explorer handcoil(critical arc 1d6) or: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage E merciful: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Trick Attack Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (3, 8, 5) = 16

Rehanu, you might as well give it up. You're coming back with us.

Assuming the CR 14 Trick is sufficient, Rodkin will use Debilitating Trick to make Rehanu Flat Footed to everyone.

Rodkin doesn't convince Rehanu to give up, but he does make his decision hurt a lot.

The espraska clearly wants to go after the dangerous ysoki, but must deal with Obo first.

Talon: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 4 = 24
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Talon: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 14 - 4 = 23
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

This time, Rehanu manages to sink both sets of claws in, though the vesk manages to wriggle out of his grip.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-18 SP)
Rehanu (-57 HP, flat-footed)
Rattus
Chrysalis (-10 SP, flat-footed)
Obozaya (-23 SP)
Nev

Have it your way then

More harmful missiles fly Rehanu's way.
mm: 3d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 1) + 3 + 3 = 14

lol yeah sorry Redhanu trying to do nonlethal

"We should take him alive. Obo knock him out!"

Rattus fires and tries to just nick him.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Chryssi hurls another batch of missiles.

Rattus shoots him in the leg.

Obo follows directions.

Ember Flame Doshko: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 4 = 11
Fire Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

She's not really built for nonlethal, though.

Seeing the tiefling shrug off her blast, Nev goes after the other operative.

Trick CR: 1d20 + 19 - 20 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 19 - 20 - 2 = 10
8-Notch Forked Pistol: 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 = 18
Electricity and Fire Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Trick Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (4, 8, 1) = 13

Rodkin ducks out of the way at the last moment.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-18 SP)
Rehanu (-77 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis (-10 SP)
Obozaya (-23 SP)
Nev

Rodkin continues the assault on Rehanu

Sleight of Hand for Trick Attack, final number is CR tricked: 1d20 + 16 - 20 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 20 = 1
explorer handcoil(critical arc 1d6): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage E merciful: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Trick Attack Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 4, 8) = 19

Rodkin continues to fire in stony silence

No trick this time, but maybe the damage will help?

Rodkin's trick isn't up to snuff, but still hits Rehanu.

Rehanu keeps trying to grab Obo.

Talon: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 4 = 30
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Talon: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 4 = 24
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

This time he sinks his talons in and does not let go.

The vesk is not looking so hot.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-18 SP)
Rehanu (-82 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis (-10 SP)
Obozaya (-32 SP, -25 HP, grabbed)
Nev

This time Chryssi shoots at Nev
mm: 3d4 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 3 + 3 = 16

Rattus shoots Rehanu

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Nice Chryssi! You don't have to die guys give up!"

Rattus puts another slug into Rehanu, while Chryssi starts pummeling Nev.

Obo tries to get free.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

And somehow ends up even more stuck.

Nev lets her ally finish off the vesk and shoots at Rodkin.

Trick CR: 1d20 + 19 - 20 ⇒ (14) + 19 - 20 = 13
8-Notch Forked Pistol: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Electricity and Fire Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Trick Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (5, 7, 8) = 20

The ysoki is growing unsteady on his feet.

Round 4 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-35 SP, -12 HP, flat-footed)
Rehanu (-87 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis (-10 SP)
Obozaya (-32 SP, -25 HP, grabbed)
Nev (-16 HP)

Rodkin continues the assault on Rehanu, trying to get them out of the fight

Sleight of Hand for Trick Attack, final number is CR tricked: 1d20 + 16 - 20 ⇒ (8) + 16 - 20 = 4
explorer handcoil(critical arc 1d6): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage E merciful: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Trick Attack Damage: 3d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 7) = 15

Rodkin is really unsteady

Rodkin squeezes off a shot at Rehanu, but is too woozy to aim properly.

Rehanu tries to take down the vesk.

Talon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Obozaya drops to the ground, but is too tough to let her wounds bleed out.

Round 4 - bolded may go

Rodkin (-35 SP, -12 HP, flat-footed)
Rehanu (-87 HP)
Rattus
Chrysalis (-10 SP)
Obozaya (-32 SP, -34 HP, -1 RP, prone, unconscious)
Nev (-16 HP)

Chryssi frowns as she taps her cache for one last volley of missiles to throw at Nev.

mm: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 3) + 3 = 10

One of the missiles is a bit weak so she quickly debugs it (spending a resolve point)

1d4 ⇒ 4

which results in 13 points slamming into Nev.

rattus shoots

attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

1d6 ⇒ 1