Gameday XIII - 'Gallows of Madness - A Foul Breed'

Game Master Shadow Dragon

On the way to Petrello’s Haberdashery if anyone wants to make a Diplomacy check for Gather Information, please do so.

As he's heading out the door, Victor pauses and then turns back around to address Majara. "Are you sure everything is alright, you seem worried?" he says with a concerned look.

As he's heading out the door, Victor pauses and then turns back around to address Majara. "Are you sure everything is alright, you seem worried?" he says with a concerned look.

Blinking in startlement Majara says, "I am worried about Gellion; they tend to overestimate their abilities."

Dagon wil chat up the locals on the way to try got get the lowdown.

i'm back...been a crap weekend..internet borked and felt like garbage...[

diplo gather info: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Dagon wil chat up the locals on the way to try got get the lowdown.

i'm back...been a crap weekend..internet borked and felt like garbage...[

[dice=diplo gather info]1d20+8

My ISP has been off and on the past few days as well - dumb company. I hope you get to feeling better.

Daegon learns that Petrello's is nowhere near the best or most successful haberdasher in Saringallow.

"We'll do our best to find him." replies Victor with a reassuring smile, before heading out into the street to see what he can find out on the way to the haberdashers...

Diplomacy to gather information: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Jakeric nervously approaches some locals and engages in small talk.

Diplomacy (Gather Information: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Nobody talks to robots, Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

We'll see if Cannoli makes a check.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Someone actually talks to Guardian XI! He says, "Petrello started his business to support himself and his daughter after the divorce."

A woman tells Victor, "Petrello is usually in a foul mood so watch out."

A different man confides in Cannoli, "Petrello was a horrible cobbler and he is no better as a haberdasher - but you didn't hear that from me."

An elderly woman tells Jakeric, "His hats look more like shoes than his shoes ever did!" and snickers.

When the group enters Petrello's Haberdashery the first thing they notice is that the place is a mess - and not just a busy 'mess' like Dependable Drummady's store. A man sits hunched over working on a hat and says, "Yeah what do you want?"

Sense Motives please.

Sense Motive + Harrow: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 1 = 18

”Nice place ya got here!”

sense: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

Cannoli and Daegon sense that Petrello is unfriendly and it may take a team effort with diplomacy to get him to open up.

Jakeric looks around and, without even thinking about it, starts to organise a little bit.

Is it is a mess in the sense this guy is lazy and doesn't have an apprentice to clean up after him, or has it been ransacked/upended in some way?

Jakeric looks around and, without even thinking about it, starts to organise a little bit.

Is it is a mess in the sense this guy is lazy and doesn't have an apprentice to clean up after him, or has it been ransacked/upended in some way?

In the sense that even with an apprentice, and Jakeric helping for free, it would still be a disorganized mess.

Alright, butter him up first.

”Howdy boss man, nice place ya got. Stuff is looking good.”

Now keep it cool and don’t waste his time.

”We don’t want to waste your valuable time, obviously.”

Now drop the offer.

”But I think we can really help you out, if you can help us for just a brief moment.”

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Huh, nice. How da ya like that? Might still need an aid tho.

29 eh? Another powergaming cheeseweasel eh? I tell ya!

Daegon eyes a hat to wear for the really sunny days. This will do...how much for this? he asks as he fishes out the coins for the merchant.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26my sheet says +8..but my harrow card gave me +2 Cha...just didnt change the sheet to avoid a potential screwup later

Daegon eyes a hat to wear for the really sunny days. This will do...how much for this? he asks as he fishes out the coins for the merchant.

[dice=diplomacy]1d20+9my sheet says +8..but my harrow card gave me +2 Cha...just didnt change the sheet to avoid a potential screwup later

29 followed by a 26? Yikes! It's a shame the 'Aid Another' doesn't scale based on the roll. So we're at 31, can we get even higher?

"I think it would very much be worth your while." adds Victor after Cannoli's speech.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Jakeric continues bustling about, organising piles of like-minded stuff together. Grizzlebin just rolls his eyes, but it's possible the storekeeper will appreciate the unpaid help!

Diplomacy (Aid Another): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

The diplomatic assault by the group elicits a grumble as the man looks up and notices Jakeric helpfully sorting and arranging the merchandise.

"My name is Petrello, what can I do for you? Young man pointing at Jakeric you should buy one of those top hats. It will make you look older and wiser."

He notices Daegon's pale skin and suggests, "Grab one of those wide-brimmed hats; it should keep your fair skin from burning."

To Victor, "Hm...you look like a distinguished gentleman. See what color of bowler hat matches your eyes."

To Cannoli, "Stylish eh? Definitely a fedora. They're over there."

To Guardian XI, "You stick out even in this group and that's saying somethin. Maybe a Homburg hat will help warm people up to you."

To Guardian XI, "You stick out even in this group and that's saying somethin. Maybe a Homburg hat will help warm people up to you."

That hat?

He points at it.

Doesn't it only cover the top of my head? With the rest of me still visible I fear the locals will still be suspicious of me until we chat some. Does it magically expand to make me look like an elf or something? Maybe a gnome.

Cannoli hops up to pat the big guy on the shoulder, ”Oh don’t be so self depreciating, you are valuable. And maybe a special hat would distract people or make you seem fancy. And people looooove fancy.”

She turns to the shopkeeper, ”If you could tailor a fedora for my ears, I would happily purchase one! Anyway, we are investigating some missing persons for the mayor, has your apprentice been back since you reported them… missing?”

Sorry for slacking, everyone. Had a few rough days at work.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 6 Yeah, right.

”Hi there. I have no use for a hat, but do you also make belt pouches?”

Oh! Do you have a miners’s helmet? Maybe sometimes they want to look nice.

Petrello blinks at Guardian XI and says, "No helmets, only hats. Listen to the lady pointing at Cannoli she knows what she's talking about."

To Vreekka he adds, "Like I told him pointing at Guardian XI just hats."

Petrello takes some measuring tape and measures Cannoli's head and ears, "Yeah my daughter Betrona has eyes for that goofy apothecary boy - he's a bad influence that one! And that Nolaria Wintren is no better with her ideas of finding adventure. I'm sure they talked Betrona into whatever hairbrained scheme they've cooked up. Believe me if I knew where they were Betrona would be here and Gellion would be in the Temple getting healing!"

The catfolk's ears twitch when touched, "Oh, that tickles!"

Once her composure returns, Cannoli asks, "Heard anything about giant bugs?"

The catfolk's ears twitch when touched, "Oh, that tickles!"

Once her composure returns, Cannoli asks, "Heard anything about giant bugs?"

Making adjustments to the classy fedora he says, "Giant bugs? No but maybe we can pin it on Gellion and get him out of my daughter's life."

You're pretty sure Petrello has told all he knows.

"Looks like we've spoken to everyone on the list except the baker." muses Victor "So I guess that's where we need to head next."

Cannoli nods, ”Thanks for the measurements, when can I pick up the hat?”

Once that reply is given she leads the group to the baker. Or if she gets lost, some random other place.

Cannoli nods, ”Thanks for the measurements, when can I pick up the hat?”

Once that reply is given she leads the group to the baker. Or if she gets lost, some random other place.

"I should be done with it tomorrow. I've never put ear holes like this in a hat before."

Cannoli decides to lead the group to find Gunty's Hearty Breads.

Diplomacy for Gather Information checks or Knowledge (Local) please.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

”Hello sir, did you know they make hats in town? Really cool ones too. Every kind. How’s your day going? I bet it would be helped with a new hat!”

She squints, ”Oh wait, sorry, Ma’am.”

She squints further, ”Ooooh wait again. Sorry, that’s a tree. So uh… leafing much lately?”

Other than garnering some strange looks the usual affable Cannoli doesn't perform at her best. Perhaps the tickling of her ears has her distracted? Or those spiked heel boots she didn't buy?
Hm...

Knowledge: Local t: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 :-/ Well, ok then...

"Yes, Cannoli, it's a tree... but not just any tree - it's a Pinaceae Pinus thunbergii! Very rare here in Isger, because it's originally from Tian Xia. Usually found in the Forest of Spirits north of Minkai - and also in Minkai itself. Interesting we find one here... but probably just a coincidence."

Just making stuff up and going with the flow (bad) rolls... ;-) It's just a pine tree. :-P

Bad rolls happen. The good news is that in a party of powergaming cheeseweasels at least one PC will make a decent showing. I hope!

Daegon tries chatting up the locals on the way to the baker.

diplo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

no cheeseweaseling here...average roll...

Victor also does some asking around...

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Nobody talks to robots (Gather Info): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11

Guardian XI doesn't fare much better than Cannoli. In fact it might be an interesting contest to see which one of them gets more odd looks. At least the people Guardian XI talks to point him in the right direction to find the bakery.

Victor finds out from a long-time resident that Gunty is a veteran of the Goblinblood Wars. He suffered a serious leg injury which made his already sour disposition even worse.

Daegon +9 at 1st level - what a cheeseweasel! ;) learns from one of Gunty's customers that he prides himself on making "the heartiest breads this side of the damn river." He also learns that Gunty is a tough boss on his apprentices.

After canvasing the the local populous for the skinny regarding Gunty's Hearty Breads, Victor heads in the direction of the bakers establishment.

After canvasing the the local populous for the skinny regarding Gunty's Hearty Breads, Victor heads in the direction of the bakers establishment.

The smell of fresh-baked bread leads the hungry stomachs of the group to Gunty's. Inside a large man with a significant limp is barking orders at five panicked apprentices.

Daegon looks over the breads offered, suddenly very hungry.

I must admit, the smell of fresh baked bread is very enticing...almost sells itself. he says as his mouth waters.

as a former baker, this is 100% true...

Looking up from up upbraiding his workers he says, "Yeah whaddaya want?"

A few of those rolls...and one of the loaves of rye. And a few muffins for the road, please. How much?Daegon asks, then adds a few coins on top.

And when you get a moment or two, we would like to speak to you, sir...diplo: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

A few of those rolls...and one of the loaves of rye. And a few muffins for the road, please. How much?Daegon asks, then adds a few coins on top.

And when you get a moment or two, we would like to speak to you, sir...[dice=diplo]1d20+9

As Gunty starts filling Daegon's order he says, "Look I ain't got time to talk. As you can see Dumb and Dumber over there" and he points at two of his apprentices near a broken-down wagon "just broke that wagon and that's going to put me even further behind!"

Sense Motive checks please.

sense motive: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

How do the fleshy things work? Sense Motive: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (13) - 4 = 9