Banterknell or BK's page

"I may be short, but I am FANTABULOUS. We were just discussing putting my talents to use in entertaining you. Here is but a sample!" He pulls out a flute and plays something fancy.

Make an impression, Group Impression
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

deception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

"Yes 'santed', which is like salted except using sand!" he says knowledgeably, though wrong.

My he use an uplifting overture to boost someone's roll or is this the sort of thing that the check is over by the time you can cast the spell?

Bk sighs and pats Huh, whispering to him. Or her. How DO you tell whether a goblin is female or male?

"She will probably leave a note or something. This stuff is all extra, extra secret and full of subterfuge. No way is she going to talk to us about it in front of everyone! Be patient my little goblin friend."

"Sure thing. What's an 'umbrella'? Anyone else want anything?" Nan asks.

"Why a foldable contraption used to keep the rain off one's head or the sun off of one's body. Some places serve drinks with a miniature umbrella in them. Places do all sorts of cool things like putting an olive speared by a miniature sword in the drink. Or ice cubes shaped like frogs."

"Pineapple juice. And do you have any of those umbrellas?"

"Sounds delightful. I am working on a tune called 'the red roses', but unfortunately it is not complete yet."

BK takes a seat and encourages the others to join him.

BK approaches the bartender and introduces himself.

"I am Banterknell, performer and wandering bard. May I play for a drink? And your name is?"

Does each player get 5, or the group. I assume the group and BK will snag a moderate tanglefoot bag 'bomb'.

"Thanks. Off to Southgate then, to meet up with this 'Nan'."

Not willing to let his predictions go he asks once again, now that they are alone, "Is that by the ocean? Did he leave on a mount?"

Yes, keep the hero point, BK

Go ahead and give me the last two checks. Research and Arnisant are the only 2 left available.

Thanks. What two checks are you asking for? BK made 4 checks for the two days, so I think he is up to date. Let me know if I still need to make any more checks.

deception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

*ack* reroll!

deception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

BK is more interested in checking out the talking roses. What can he tell about them after examining them.

"Where is this Grinning Pixie place? And Delvehaven? Is that near here? It's not really a subtle code; these roses must be operatives of his and maybe the actual roses are used to contact them."

BK grumbles to him self but tries to make nice to the dog on Day 2 by playing fun doggie music. Rejecting his favorite doggies song as inappropriate and tossing out Hound Dog, he decides on Me and You and a Dog Named Boo and How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Yikes. Since he is not interested in playing with dogs, BK will take a look at the map room using perception.
perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 CRIT

He then moves on to try his hand at the research room using society
society: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 He's on a roll!

Remember folks you have 2 checks on the first day and two on the second day. My guess is the faster we get 4 successes, the better. But I think BK just got 3 successes and Nyak Nyac 1 on day 1. So, with no crit failures, does that men we move on?

Exploring libraries does not seem like the thing that BK, hero and adventurer, should be tasked with, but BK, entertainer extraordinaire would definitely profit from.

"BK, on the job. Just point the way!"

Unlike the others BK is not interested in petting, cuddling, or otherwise touching the big dog.

Apparently subtlety is not BKs forte. Who would have known?

This time BK looks around to make sure nobody is listening.
"You tell me. You sent the letter!?" he whispers as best he can.

BK gasps and grabs the veil, immediately putting it on. The transformation is colorful, something the gnome appreciates and he starts shifting his face so fast it might make someone dizzy.

[dice=impersonate]1d20+10

He looks just like Ebiten!

Oops, wrong character. Ignore this post. I blame it on the chrome extension malfunctioning on my laptop. Or we can just assume it was a cameo appearance :)

BK gasps and grabs the veil, immediately putting it on. The transformation is colorful, something the gnome appreciates and he starts shifting his face so fast it might make someone dizzy.

impersonate: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

He looks just like Ebiten!

BK blurts out

"I have to know. When Count Jeggare left was he riding a mount? Could he have been going to the oceanside?!"

Apparently he has been a little concerned about the accuracy of his verse.

To remember the facts, BK composes a quick rhyme and puts it to music. "This should help us remember."

I know, I know, we don't know why or how he went, but it rhymes, so there's that."

BK did not bring his wayfinder

"Great performance, reminds me of this Goblin I know, Pennypockets"

BK shudders at the mention of the name, not at all pleased to be compared with that hack.

perform: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

but it does not throw him off, as he keeps up with the excellent playing.

Upon hearing the performance, BK pulls out an ornate silver inlaid flute with a grin. A very big grin.

"Never fear, BK is here! Heroic hero and intrepid adventurer!"

Bk is another odd looking gnome. On his head is a jester's cap a size or two too big, In spite of that, stray hairs have escaped the containment and some of them are decidedly pale, suggesting the onset of bleaching. His smile is alarmingly large, like from some horror show and every sentence seems to be punctuated with an exclamation point.

"And consummate performer!"

He joins in Slip's performance, adding harmony or counterpoint if he knows the tune.

No glyphs here.

BK reporting for duty! Macros and slides filled out. Friendly fire OK.
Pathfinder Provisions: 2nd-rank scroll of dispel magic

Downtime roll (storied talent)
perform flute: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Actually, BK will just join in with 03-04 and -07 since he has already played 6-05; it was actually 6-01 BK was able to play in. I could join 6-05 with Achurius instead so I will dot in with him.

So, should I hold off on BK and not join 06-05 and wait for 03-04 and -07?

I've tried reading 06-01 but I immediately got lost and gave up. Has anyone done 06-05? Silver Bark, Golden Blades (also a 1-4 Repeatable)?

BK has played that one.

BK, are you still interested in 03-04 and -07 (Cheliax Arc)? I was going to recruit for that one next week. I'm just trying to finish my Paizocon games to free up bandwidth.

Yes I am and I can wait.

That would be very cool.

Realizing the others are mentioning their names, BK bounces to the forefront.

"And I am Banterknell, adventurer extraordinaire. Hero and savior of many a distressed damsels"

Though 'damsel' is probably inaccurate, it sounds nice, and accuracy is not as important as aplomb.

BK scratches his head without taking his cap off. "Something about establishing a relationship. Probably exchanges of information, though perhaps items, but probably information. The society sure does like information."

With an "Oh well" he launches a pointy gold statue at the fellow.

to hit TK projectile, courageous anthem: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
blunt damage, courageous anthem: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5, 5) + 1 = 12

and crits the poor fool.

*demoralize
**TK projectile

Excitedly, BK shouts back "BK! Hero and adventurer! Defender of dragons and kobolds! AND YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!"

Which inspires him to pick up some kind of nightmare spell next level if he can find one. THAT way he can use that as a signature line and cast the spell. Phantom Pain and Illusory creature just doesn't cut it.

With an ominous sounding series of toots
demoralize: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
He says "SURRENDER OR FACE MY WRATH!"

Waiting on results before smashing him with another lackluster rock.

Up to now BK has been content to just watch. But, finally, he begins a performance and takes a shot at the red critter.

to hit TK projectile, courageous anthem: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22
blunt damage, courageous anthem: 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6, 1) + 1 = 9

*courageous anthem
**TK projectile

Against his better judgment... Who's fooling who here. What judgment? After the entertaining results he also takes a sip, wondering what it might be like to be a chicken.

sip...
fort: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

And he joins Ebiten in the chicken dance. He tries to play his flute to it, but he. just. can't.

BK will pass. Not because he fears the challenge, but because he really wants to watch while the others take the challenge.

Maybe, after he has enjoyed the entertainment, he will try some himself.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28; +4 if making an impression.
Sheesh. Has BK failed a roll in this game yet?

BK plays up the virtues of the liquor, which would be a fine addition to a meal by itself or in the recipe. AND BONUS! The empty bottle can be used for the sauce.

[dice=downtime income, performance of course]1d20+14

That would be 5 sp per day (crit success) or 4 gp, right?

Is this a 'Make an impression' roll? If so, then BK has a +14 and some hero points and can probably make the roll. Particularly with some aid of some sort.

If not Zenobia should take the lead and BK can do a uplifiting performance to aid unless he crit fails. That will give her a +12 which is better than BK's skill in diplomacy.

I checked everyone else's diplomacy and those are our best options.

downtime income, performance of course: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

BK glares at the problematic fool, but then realizes what fun he is having. It's not every day you get to fight a rat in a jar!

"No worries! Banterknell will see the deed done!"

survival: 1d20 ⇒ 18

BK snags another treasure.

thievery: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

@Ebiten
That means you can, instead, try for a success from 'HIGH DISPLAY CASE'.

BK dances up to the jar and nimbly starts moving it.

thievery: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Getting a series of good rolls here.

That should be the needed 6/6

BK disagrees with Zenobia and shows it by bowing extravagantly towards her.

acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

As he continues his jaunty tune, he nimbly prances around the spill.

You got so many he had to restock?

nature: 1d20 ⇒ 17
BK dashes about attempting to shoe babies and moms as seems best to him. Amazingly the 'mostly random' approach seems to be working out.

performance: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

BK starts dancing to his performance too, looking like a mad piper. He seems to be enjoying himself thoroughly.

2 hero points on the table. Go ahead and vote for your choices as to who should get a shiny hero point!

Ebiten if for no other reason than a 2nd level front-liner is more likely to need it than most.

performance: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

To nobodies surprise BK unleashes the power of the flute, timing it to Zenobia 's dance. An enthralling performance even if he does say so himself - or would if his mouth was not otherwise busy.

REminder: We have that letter with Persimmon written on it. Thinking we may want to hold on to it for when we meet the dragon, but then again is might be for this encounter.