Chalek Grimmerhamner's page

Well now. Colour me newly-informed!!!

I'm assuming that we get to roll for a potential boon from the convention, right?

BOON TOWN, population: ME?: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Chalek waves from atop the lion's mound (from where he discovered the journal that you all just read).

Chalek will quickly go over the journal.

Chalek moves to the edge of the Keff's perch, peering up at it to see if anything of interest lies atop.

Stride. Seek.

Perception Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 (+2 if there's interesting stonework)

Chalek mentally measures the chasm, backs up, then runs and jumps!

Two moves: stride and long jump. Back 10 ft away from the ledge for a running start.

Athletics Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Whew. Cleared 10 ft. I will then stride once more toward’s Keff’s perch.

Having cleared the chasm, Chalek boldly moves towards where the lion was perched.

Chalek notes the lion advancing from across the stony bridge at the far end of the room. Jettisoning his stealth strategy, the dwarf makes for the platform at the near end of the room and tries to scramble up to the top.

Stride. Climb.

Athletics Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 I'll assume that's a success.

Chalek then makes for the edge of the ledge, interested in the chasm.

Stride once more.

Chalek stays low and tries to get into an advantageous position next to his ally, Varret. As he approaches, he ruminates.

What do I know about a talking lion?

I will tick off a box on my Cryptid Scholar boon to roll this Recall Knowledge skill check twice and keep the better roll. I'll use Nature, unless my Lore in Underworld, or oddly, the Aspis Consortium would be useful.

Recall Knowledge: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Cryptid Scholar bonus roll: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17 I'll keep this one.

Recall Knowledge, then Sneak for two Strides (I'll just roll once for the Stealth).

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Chalek has a job to do, but he makes note of the name of the lion.

I've never heard of a talking lion before.

Chalek mentally shrugs and moves to take some cover.

Stride. Hide. Draw morningstar.

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Oh good. I get that Hero Point back!

Chalek wakes up from his nightmare of viciously punching the cat to find it dead on the ground beside him, a pair of elven arrows feathering its hide. The dwarf grunts to himself, hauls himself to his feet, picks up his morningstar, and hides himself away again in the shadows of the supply shed, assuming a second wave of enemies will be incoming.

Actions: stand up, pick up weapon (interact), and hide (stealth).

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Chalek finds himself a bit unsteady on his feet, slamming noisily into the side of the storage edifice as he moves into the shadows.

Does the cat still have Chalek grabbed and mauled? If so, then I might have some minuses to his attacks.

The resourceful (and now-vengeful) dwarf lashes out mutliple times with his spiked gauntlet multiple times, determined to bring the feline down!

Melee Attack #1, Prone: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 2 = 8
Burn that Hero Point for a reroll: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 2 = 20
Damage from Attack #1 (+sneak attack if applicable): 1d4 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (4) = 9 Otherwise, 5 pts dmg without sneak attack

Melee Attack #2, Prone: 1d20 + 6 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 2 - 4 = 11
Damage from Attack #2: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Melee Attack #3, prone: 1d20 + 6 - 2 - 8 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 2 - 8 = 8
Damage from Attack #3: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Chalek goes down under a pile of stupid kitty fur.

Condition: dying 1.

Chalek growls at the ragged claw wound and clutches up on his morningstar.

Melee Attack #1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage #1: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

He then back-hands the big cat with his spiked gauntlet!

Melee Attack #2: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 4 = 10
Damage #2: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The beefy rogue then raises his buckler. +1 to AC for an 18 AC total

Chalek strides twice, relying on his stealth to blindside the big cat.

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Sneak (or Stride) twice. Strike with Sneak Attack - even if detected, because of Surprise Attack, the cat is flat-footed.

Melee Attack, Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage, Extra Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + (4) = 11

AND...Chalek gets the weapon critical specialisation effect - the cat is knocked 10ft back!

Here, kitty kitty kitty...

Chalek hides near the supplies tent, close to one of the entrances to the camp.

Chalek will straight-up Hide, weapon drawn.

Chalek immediately moves to the sections of fence and stars erecting them around the hospital and the command tent. (I've started placing them on the slide.)

Once completed, Chalek then starts unloading lumber from the carts, intent upon constructing some new sections of fence. He catches the eyes of his companions, miming hammering and pointing at some of the goblins with which they've traveled.

Athletics Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

If no one picks up his hints after an hour or two, Chalek sighs deeply, then seeks out Zig.

I am not sure what the purpose of your comment was, Rene, but Chalek wouldn't react to it because he wouldn't know that you're talking about him.

Chalek thinks about going for the wolf arrowed by the female elf Zarindlara, then thinks better of getting in between a target and her bow. Instead, the dwarf moves out into the open sands and spies a wolf to come up behind and cudgel with his morningstar.

Actions #1-2: two separate moves to come in around Wolf #3 for a flank with Karando. Action #3: attack (with sneak attack damage).

Melee Attack, Flanking: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + (2) + 3 = 7

Chalek fends off the feckless bites, then cracks the knuckles on his off-hand, clenches up on his morningstar, and unleashes three quick strikes at the wolf.

Melee Attack #1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage #1: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

His second attack and third attacks both come from his spiked gauntlet!

Melee Attack #2 (agile): 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 4 = 16
Damage #2: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Melee Attack #3 (agile): 1d20 + 6 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 8 = 13
Damage #3: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Thanks for the clarification.

Yup, I missed my +3 to Strength somehow. Oops.

I've never been asked to put my attack roll and damage roll on separate lines in my combat checks, but I'm happy to do so. You should probably let everyone else in the game know that you'd like that as well, as I see that Karando's recent attack has his attack and damage in the same line.

And I don't see the 9 pts of damage reflected in any wolf in the initiative block.

Also, we need some guidance from you on how to roll SECRET rolls. How would you like us to handle the rolls that specifically say...?

At the end of your movement, the GM rolls your Stealth check in secret and compares the result to the Perception DC of each creature you were hidden from or undetected by at the start of your movement.(pg 252)

What happened when Chalek went to attack the wolf, GM? This is a problem because I don't think Chalek would have done something ELSE in the turn had his first attack not hit. Please explain.

What?! A '24' didn't hit the wolf?!?!

One of the fire wolves stalks by Chalek's position and lights the wagon to his left on fire. Chalek uses his advantageous position to make the wolf sorry that he passed by the dwarf. If he survives.

Action #1: Sneak (secret check by GM). Action #2: attack (I'm assuming that I'm hidden).

Moving cautiously, Chalek positions himself so he can just see the wolf's hind quarters, trusting that he's gone unnoticed. His morningstar swings out silently.

Attack vs Flat-Footed Character, Sneak Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + (5) = 11

I also apply the critical specialisation effect of my weapon - morningstar - to the creature. That effect would be 10 feet of forced movement directly away from my position. (I provided an arrow on the map).

After sending the nearest wolf off yelping, Chalek surveys the gathering flames on the side of the wagon (#4) and directs his waterskin to soak them into submission.

Action #3: treat flames (interact)

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Zanderel has a waterski? I'm jealous. I love waterskiing.

*hee hee*

Is it one action or two actions, GM, to attempt to put out a fire on a wagon?

Chalek shouts in a clear soprano voice.

"Wolves! Get the goblins somewhere safe and plug the holes between the wagons!"

The voice cuts through slumber like a cutting thing.

Action #1: draw morningstar. Action #2: move 15 feet into the cover between wagons. Action #3: Stealth check to become hidden.

Stealth Check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Let's use a Hero Point to start us off.
Reroll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 Better.

Chalek slips between the wagons, weapon loosed.

Karando, Zarindlara, and Varret seem to have the highest bonuses to their respective checks, so I'd leave it with them.

Chalek sits back, arms crossed, and enjoys the show.

Very cool! I hadn't seen those.

I will slot my Promotional Service Award boon, then. Extra Hero Point on stand-by for all!

In-play note: SO many (non-)natural 20s! I hope we're not spending all our good rolls now.

Just curious - from whence did y'all get your Promotional Vestments boons? IRL conventions?

Group intimidation of these pathetic souls is not what is called for - distraction is. The tool needed for the job...

Chalek's grim expression hasn't altered much since leaving Katapesh behind. He hasn't uttered another word. He remains stoic and taciturn, but at the nightly campfire, after the evening meal, he begins practicing long-jumping. Once he has the interest of a few of the goblins, he lays a finger on the side of his nose and points at the campfire.

Chalek backs up a good 10-15 feet from the flames, then races forward, his feet leaving the ground as he propels his dwarven form over the fire.

I'm estimating that Chalek will need to clear 20 feet, so that'd be a DC 20.

Athletics Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 YES!

The dwarf lands heavily, but on his feet on the other side of the fire. Chalek quickly checks his backside to make sure nothing is on fire, then bows to the cheering goblins.

Ah yes, Chalek also has his Grand Archive champion boon. I had forgotten.

Ah-ha! Thanks.

I'm very much enjoying the role-playing to date with this crew.

Chalek is a field-promoted agent. All the more pity about his pathetic day job roll.

He will slot 'Cryptid Scholar' (from scenario 1-02) as his lone boon.

Chalek frowns sternly at Zanderel's words and shakes his head 'no' curtly. He then re-directs a curt nod of acknowledgment to Ygrig and huffs out the door.

The dwarf shakes his head curtly at the offer from the maitre'd. He then clears his throat.

"Climbing gear."

The voice sings out, completely unsuited to the stout and muscular form. Much in the same way that a hill giant cannon-balling into a lake is, it is not subtle. Chalek coughs, the back of his hand scrubbing across his bearded face. He looks around.

"We might need climbing gear."

It's just as curious the second time as the first.

Chalek raises his eyebrows up and down slowly at Ygrig in acknowledgment, nodding once as he does so.

I've worked for 'families' before. I know how to do this.

Remind me - how does one get glyphs? How does one know that they have glyphs?

Could someone explain to me the glyph thing? Thanks for the hero point - does that mean that I have 2 hero points?

Nothing magical detected about Chalek.

Chalek grunts and cracks his knuckles as he nods at the elder goblin's words.

He then steps up to René and leans in to the cleric, his curiously-high voice a sotto voce whisper.

Of course, anyone who wants to try to hear Chalek may do so.

A tall dwarf stands with his arms-crossed over a dusty suit of scale mail, his face a riot of blankness. An auburn beard spreads out from his face in the fashion of a pyramid, doing little to dispel his mien. He nods upwards imperceptibly at the mug-hefter, lifting his eyebrows a touch as he exhales.

"Chalek. Grimmerhamner."

The high-pitched voice almost squeals out of the dwarf, stopping conversations dead in their tracks due to the incongruity. The dwarf swallows, his auburn beard fading into his auburn-ing complexion. "I'm with you."

He then breaks gaze, continuing to gaze across the scene while casually opening and closing his hands to crack his knuckles.

Hi all!,

We kick this off in a week! Please make sure you're checked in. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Players Who've Checked In and Completed their Paperwork
1. Paul Trani, playing Chalek Grimmerhamner
2. Tonatiuh Ramírez, playing René Hoyt

Players Who Have Checked in But need to Complete Initial Paperwork
1. Kate, playing Zarindlara Aviar
2. dinketry, playing Chalek Grimmerhamner

Players Who need to Check in and Complete Initial Paperwork
1. Dennis Muldoon, playing Varret Aalloissa
2. Matt Morris, playing Trygar the Librarian

Hey GM, it’s me, dinketry (also Paul Trani). I’m listed with the same character in two different lists (both complete and incomplete).

Is there something that you need from me as dinketry that I’ve given you as Paul T?

You’ll see that my avatar problems have been solved!

As far as marching order goes, Chalek would prefer to be either co-leading up front or second in line.

I don't have an avatar yet for this account - the website doesn't seem to be allowing the ability to add avatars at present. Apologies for the confusion.

Hello, everyone! I'm Paul from New Zealand! I'm very much looking forward to getting a chance to play my character, Chalek, a bit more. I've filled out his profile - feel free to have a gander. GM, for your information:

Player Name: Paul Trani
Character Name: Chalek Grimmerhamner
PFS & Character Number: 805-2002
Faction boon slotted: Grand Archive
Day Job/Crafting Roll/No Roll: Chalek works as a bodyguard, using his expertise in Underworld matters.
Lore (Underworld): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Right. Chalek is a professional bodyguard. He previously worked for the Aspis Consortium. He's open about that bit of his employment history, and strives to be as efficient and business-like about his work as possible. This comes across as aloof and flat sometimes, but he does have a bit of personality that he keeps tamped down. We'll see what comes out!