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"Quickly everyone, onboard... lest the nasty priestess brings a mob to lynch us."

Amris takes Daeris' suggestion and keeps the dwarves under cover preparing for rushing attackers in full defense.

"Stay down! We need to clear these brigands if we are to spirit you away to safety."

Day Job: Operate Caravan (Diplomacy): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Note to self: Razmir is not as profitable as it could be!

'"I guess a direct retreat is in order. I would prefer to clear the area and maybe slow down the impact these cultists are having on this region, but i fear we are out of time. best to think of the dwarves first."

"No, no my little hot friend. I merely took an opportunity to share a parable with the young one, and shared a celestial blessing. You will always be the medic I run to. Besides, your face was looking a little pale after the encounter with the two lemures. I thought it best you gathered your stomach before venturing forth. Can you imagine? In one day we have seen and overcome a drake and a pair of devils. These are some harrowing times, are they not?"

Amris walks over to Adrianna and tells her a story about a young maiden lost in a darklands cavern that binds a wound with an amazing green mushroom.

Amris casts Cure Light Wounds that heals for CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Do we want to retreat to a defendable room so we can heal the dwarves appropriately and feel them? Or is it time to make a mad dash to the boat? I don't think I am talking my way out of this one."

"Looks like we should protect our charges and get them to safety. I have some food and drink upstairs. Should you all rest before we venture forth?"

"Nitrus, just to be on the safe side, could you tend to Adrianna's wounds? I would hate for her to contract some form of devilish infection."

Ummm... after further review, Combat Expertise does not stack with full defense. Combat defense alone provides +4 AC. Adjusted expertise is AC 22

Amris rushes forward with his shield to provide defence Daeris.

Combat Expertise and Total Defense active. Adjusted AC 23

Amris peers around the shield trying to determine what these creatures are and what threats they may pose.

Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

"What are you things? And what vile evil has brought you forth?"

"Nice work!"

"There is something dark and shifty going on in this place."

"Hmmmm.... how peculiar...start of a homunculus?"

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Amris will check for traps and if none are found pry open the loose brick.

"I think I may have found something."

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 to check for traps

"Hmmm... Rosh... the simpleton nephew..."

Amris moves over to the table to examine the keys and table. He spends some time trying to see if he can find a discernable pattern or shapes. He also takes time to search around and under the table for an clues. He tries to pull on his knowledge of Arcana, Dungeoneering, History, and the Planes.

He hands the keys off to Adrianna to investigate.

"Hmmmm...yes...interesting... check the doors, we may need to secure ourselves."

Knowledge: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 +1 for Planes
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Maybe he is not a knowledgeable as he thought he is.

"Shall we head towards the rising sun, even if its lovely rays should never land upon us?"

Amris equips his rapier and his shield just incase.

Amris moves to the Eastern door, checking for traps and then getting to work on picking the lock. He will wait for the party to gather and decide on the best course of action before opening the door.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Disable Device: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 complete in half normal time

"Adrianna, I have sunrods if you need them."

"So first things first, let's take a look around the rooms, the baths, and the lounge to see what we can see. I expect it is much more likely that we will have to explore under the cover of darkness."

"You certainly are proud of your prices. Now, why we pretend we have haggled for a good long while, and you give me the price for someone you hope to have a longer term relationship with? With prices that high, I might get scared off and have to look for other strategic partnerships elsewhere. I would have two of the fine rooms. Unless anyone objects?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

"You are most hospitable. Would you care to offer us a tour of the facility after dinner, and set us up for the night? I would also like to see your stables, for when the caravan should come through, we would need use of your stables and hands"

I guess Amris needs to pay attention to why she is snooping around. What is her angle? Is she greedy? Is she hiding something?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

"I am a simple trader looking to setup new routes to and from Razmiran. I am looking for well to do investors as well as way stations to keep my caravans rested and fed. This certainly smells like the right establishment. Would you mind showing me around and helping me to understand the establishment, in an efforts to help me decide if this is the "right" establishment for my business?"

Luck on

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

"Yes, indeed my good lady. I would have rooms for my entourage, as well as a hearty meal and drink. You have a lovely inn here and the the smells from the kitchen are divinity itself."

"Indeed. We will need to find if this will be a good way station to manage our horses and caravan should this visit prove to be profitable. Maybe the friendly one over there can provide insight? Hmmmmm.... Now Adrianna, I cannot have you buying another pony just because it looks fetching. Let's do try and mind our manners as well... A nice hot bath will be in order though."

"Daeris stalks like a wolf. Best not to get trapped in those jaws should she get to biting." Amris muses to himself.

"The Pathfinder's never promised me a place on a stage. I had really prefered to digging around in crypts, but the path leads us in many directions. One must find his way regardless of the landscape." Amris ponders.

"Steady child. Just as soon as we settle in you will be looking to the horizon to your next adventure. There are people to be met and profit gained." Amris chuckles to himself and adds "But indeed a hot bath and soft bed heals the weary from the journey. A nice rarebit would indeed be welcome."

Amris casually scans the area try to get a lay of the land and an idea of the exterior of this building.

We as likely will have to breakout of this place as break in to accomplish our mission.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Bah! This dice curse me...lol

"This is surely a concern for the Decemvirate to decide as both are very lucrative and strategically important ventures. I respect both of your offers and hope that we all can come to a mutal beneficial agreement."

Luck active

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Crappy dice

With no weapons in his hands when the fearsome beast bursts forth from the river, Amris summons forth ancient incantations of sleep to put down the dragonlike beast.

Amris cast sleep

Saving throw DC 14 vs. Will

"So the less influence by the priests, the better. What do we want to plan for? Take residence in the Inn and snoop around under cover of dark? I hope to get in and out with minimal bloodshed, but I somehow think we shall not be that lucky."

Amris looks over to the elf and chuckles softly.

"Remind me fair maiden, not to over extend my welcome with you. I agree with the lady. We will need to be subtle in or approach. I usually like to cover my movement with a cover story laden with truth. Hence, why I tried to lead off with the story of being a merchant in search of new opportunities. I am actually a caravan owner to supplement my archaeological curiosities. Antiquities pay well, but linens pay regular. I am not sure that embellishing about any connection to the church was a wise gamble on my part however.

I am open to other opportunities. We all have a role to play, even if it is just to roleplay."

Hmmmm... sinking the dead body might be a good idea...

Amris dashes aboard the ship as fast as possible.

Amris takes out his sap and tries to disable the wolf rather than kill it.

"I think Daeris cares more for the canine then she does her own life. If only I could talk to animals, they might be more reasonable than the likes of men."

Sap: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Possible Critical

Critical: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15

Down there Mister Bitey!

bummer

Heck yeah! My pockets may only have copper, but the tongue is all silver

"Well to do, but not foolish. I would hate for you to make an untoward step that would jeopardize your standing with the priesthood. I know they would be far harsher than I tongue would ever be. Perhaps we can conclude our business, in the name of international trade, with just our handshake."

Amris spreads his open hands wide to indicate a sense of openness and well meaning.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

"By all means... We appreciate your discretion in this matter. It is good to find such hospitable constabulary in these parts. Would you know of well intentioned guardians, such as yourselves that might be interested in some side work should our caravans need additional expediting in the future? Timeliness of delivery can make all the difference in the world.

Should our meetings be fruitful, these platinum sphinx would have friends, and I would always want to give back to the men and women who give so much to protect us."

Amris hands over the two platinum pieces with a smil and a firm handshake.

Apparently, not a lot.

Are there only nine of us? I was thinking 11, but one would be recognizable. If there both are out of sight due to high profile, that is fine. I just want to account for where everyone is in my mind.

"We have one that has not taken well to the movement of the waters. I have no problem paying for his person, but would prefer not to antagonize his suffering. An extra platinum sphinx for his troubles would not be an insult to you, would it?

Just for Amris' personal information, what does he recall from his history studies on Razmir? Knowledge: History: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Maybe a little white lie is best

Amris quickly moves forward to the enforcers and acknowledges them.

"Finally the local constabulary! We advisors from the Moonstone Trading Company looking to bring the finest linens and cloth to Razmiran and hope to exchange good unique to your region. The Priesthood of Razmiran is our intended client, but we like to keep an open mind to all manner of clientele.

We have, I believe, ten in our party and are looking to expedite our payment of the requisite fees and tariffs, so that we may quickly conclude our business and begin increasing the wealth of our future patrons. A rich patron, is a happy patron."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Bluff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Amris is not entirely lying. He would genuinely like to expand his liens caravan to new, exotic locales. Could he use Diplomacy in that case?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

Amris listens to the conversation and considers Daeris' suggestion.

"I think a simple ruse might be best. Is your crew predominantly dwarven, or might we blend in with the crew? The boat doesn't sound large enough to hide upon, but if we can talk our way through, maybe we can arrive at our destination without injury before we encounter the Razmiri priests."

Amris keeps his backside pointed away from Daeris and her motivating arrows. It is decidedly harder to tap dance when one is perforated.

Amris quickly enters the room, obviously distracted.

"My apologies, I was held up with a matter concerning my caravan leaving the city. I assure you my distractions are behind me"

Amris attempts to gauge the situation as best as he can with his limited exposure, and settles in to the matter at hand.

Sorry guys for the delay. I have been out on a rig site since last week.

"Very well, Decemvirate justice."

"The authorities here will just execute them. Do they deserve justice or just death?"

Amris takes the moment reprieve from the swordsman's blade to cut into him.

Rapier: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

But instead is totally distracted by the fine supple leather than is used on his boots.

"Those really appear to be high quality boots. May I have the name of your leatherworker?"

"Heaven's fury knows no bounds against a man of ill repute. I will rain hellfire and damnation down on your soul and leave your wrecked body so that even the lemure's will shy away from your wrecked mass.Put the rapier down NOW or I will shove that rapier so far up your backside you will have trouble passing your meals for the next several months."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 vs. 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC.

Amris spots a weakness in the swordsman's defense and presses the attack!

Rapier: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"For Pete's sake! You demon spawn toad sucker! May you trip and fall upon your own rapier!"

"Damn he is good! Or I really need to stick to exploring tombs and sweet talking" thinks Amris.

"I must know Mr. Shiny Buttons, why of someone of your considerable talent throw in with the Shadow lodge, let alone these goblins? Are you lacking in some other part of your life?"

Amris changes tactics. Starting with a quick feint he sets up MSB for an attack.

Bluff: Feint: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 vs. 10 + your opponent's base attack bonus + your opponent's Wisdom modifier