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Corba continues to sing. "...who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who, who?"
She moves next to Leon and briefly looks up.
"Ambushers? Where?"
But she quickly decides to deal with the threat in front of her first and tries to drop the rabid dog with her longsword. blue

Longsword, IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23 :-D
Slashing, IC: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

free action to maintain her bardic performance (Inspire Courage), move action to move next to Leon, standard action to attack

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

@Bobbie: Corba is singing to Inspire Courage in all of you, so please add +1 to hit and damage!

@GM: I don't think it will matter much, but did Corba identify the dogs?

Knowledge: Nature to identify: (13) + 6 = 19 Not bad! :-D

@GM: Also, I think it's the blue dog's turn. And if it ends up adjacent to the green dog, it's possible that Bobbie can use Cleave.

Knowledge: Nature to identify: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Not bad! :-D

"Well, I guess the stealthy part of this exploration is over."
CorbaDog ;-) steps closer to the door and starts singing.
"Who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who, who?"

standard action to start a bardic performance (Inspire Courage), move action to move closer to the doors

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Corba follows Bobbie, peeks around the wall and scans the room, too.
Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

"So many broken bottles! Looks like all were empty, at least..."

Corba follows her own advice: She draws her longsword and readies her buckler. The halfling then makes a few nearly silent steps to follow Corgrim, but stops next to the wall, right before the corner.

Stealth - ACP: 1d20 + 10 - 0 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 0 = 19

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

"Wait! Over there, in the debris... there's a carcass of a dead large hound. Something - or somebody - bit it multiple times, I guess that's why it's dead. I suggest we draw our weapons and be very careful when we go further."

The paladin usually goes for the front, but don't mind going backdoor

When Shannon casually mentiones her preferences, perceptive party members can see..

Now back to the game...
@GM: Is the door trapped or locked? Corba had a Perception result of 25...

Corba checks the door for traps. And afterwards, she checks if it's locked.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Corba also takes 10 for 20 Stealth.

The bard follows the rogue.

"Well, Corgrim, I do carry a buckler, but maybe the guards took pity on me..."

Corba nods. "Well, if it's the law, of course we have to obey it. Thank you for letting us know! Here's the shoe-buckle tax."

I also marked 50g off my character sheet.

The halfling then politely asks again for directions to a good but not too expensive inn before entering the city.

The halfling(!) doesn’t stop smiling. She raises her empty hands in a calming gesture.

"Whoa, whoa, hold on! Did I say heroes? My bad. You see, that's just a little word the weak people in the deep south like to hear. Competent, battle-hardened guards like you, on the other hand, see right through that little word. Yeah, we are just mercenaries. One pays us and we go wherever and do whatever one needs, plain and simple. Within reason of course - we won't break any local laws."

using Perform: Oratory for Diplomacy to improve the guards' attitude, skill focus: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 12 + 3 = 35 Phew! Lucky! Praise Shelyn! :-D
(+1 from the Fashionable trait, if applicable)

If that is good enough to improve their attitude to indifferent or better:

Corba pauses for a second, then grabs her pouch and continues, with a lowered voice.
"And of course we are willing to pay all tolls and entrance fees."

Cayden? Corgrim? We could use your aid here.

Corba steps forward, smiling.

"A good day to you! My name is Corba Nana, and we are heroes for hire! ...well, they are, my talents are a bit different: I am the one who does all the negotiations and bookkeeping for them. So far they are satisfied with my work, so they go where I tell them to go, and in this case our destination is Whitethrone. Here we will receive further instructions, at least that's what I've been told. Can you recommend a good but not too expensive inn where we can get rooms, a tasty stew, good beer and mulled wine?"
Corba pauses for a second, then grabs her pouch and continues, with a lowered voice.
"And of course we are willing to pay all tolls and entrance fees."

How friendly/unfriendly are the guards?
using Perform: Oratory for Sense Motive, skill focus: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 3 = 17 (is the +1 from the Fashionable trait also applicable?)

Bluff, Fashionable trait: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16
using Perform: Oratory for Diplomacy to improve the guards' attitude, skill focus: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 3 = 24 (is the +1 from the Fashionable trait also applicable?)

I could use some aids...

"Thanks for the offer, Corgrim. I'm saving up for a nice magical headband. So currently, I have more than enough to pay for me - I can pay for everyone, if needed. You'll pay back later."

"I doubt it, Bobbie. But it increases our chance to get in, so..." Corba shrugs.

Corba tries to recall information about the town...

Knowledge: Local t: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Knowledge: Nobility t: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Corba nods.

"Well, obviously, we should hide our Wayfinders. I also have an idea: I could actually hire each of you for, I don't know, maybe one gold or so until this mission is over? Then I can say you are my mercenaries and I am the one who takes care of the contracts and negotiations."
The bard turns to Shannon and continues.
"We would technically be telling the truth, just not the whole truth."
She winks.

Corba uses her wand of Endure Elements to stay warm during the trip.

Corba nods.

"Sounds like a plan to me. Regarding fighting as a backup plan: well, we pretend to be mercenaries, so we ǰust show we are battle-hardened, right?"

Sorry for dragging my feet, everyone.
Will post this weekend.

Thank you. Corba's level-up is done.

Corba is not Dark Archive, but maybe she's allowed to help?

Corba tries to change the bookseller's opinion...

"You know, that's a really interesting book you have here. And by interesting, I mean, the Pathfinder Society finds it interesting. How would you like it if your name was added to our chronicles? You'll go down in history as the person who did recover a very rare copy of Discovering Arcadia: the Glory of the Linnorm King Ulvass... in nearly perfect condition."

Perform: Oratory, skill focus, MW tool, Fashionable trait (for Diplomacy): 1d20 + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 18 LOL.

Chronicle Sheets can be found here.

Day job checks should be added into your gold already.

I think I unintentionally tricked you into giving Corba too much gold - probably, because I was quick with the level up in Corba's profile. She is level 4 now, but she was level 3 at the beginning of the scenario - and therefore should receive 'between subtiers gold' (like Leon).

Could you amend Corba's chronicle, please?

Day Job Roll: Take 10 on Perform (Oratory), skill focus, MW tool: 10 + 11 + 3 + 2 = 26 ===> 50 gold

"Of course I'll help a fellow Pathfinder! Should be easy enough to find that bookseller."

Corba grabs her trusty bullhorn and starts asking around for the location of the bookseller.

Perform: Oratory, skill focus, MW tool, Fashionable trait (for Diplomacy): 1d20 + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 24 for Gather Information

I'm good for part 2, too. Will need to level up to Bard 4 before starting the next game, though.

"You will pay for burning Bobbie!"

Corba gets ready to strike Lazar as soon as a fellow pathfinder flanks with her.
Ready action: attack, condition: flanking with someone

Readied Longsword, flanking: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 2 = 16
Slashing: 1d6 ⇒ 1
That damage roll is a little underwhelming...

@Corgrim: Sneak attack (including flanking) is on! Go get him!

Corba hustles behind Lazar.
(double move, provokes AoO)

Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 So close...

Corba also makes a face and answers: That stinks!

Annoyed that her performance was silenced, Corba draws her longsword and moves behind Gyuri (the monk?), trying to deny him the opportunity to attack her while moving.
double move, moving at full speed

Acrobatics - ACP: 1d20 + 9 - 0 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 0 = 16 Well, that won't be enough.

@Bobbie: Now you can flank with me while cleaving! ;-)

Corba continues her inspiring tale while following her friends to the next battle: "...but the daughter wasn't having any of it..."

double move

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Corba picks up her inspiring tale where she left it while following the others to the people outside.
"As I just told you: When the daughter got older her parents wanted her to marry a prince, but..."

standard action to start a bardic performance (Inspire Courage), move action to move towards the doors.
@GM: As we were out of combat and now in a new one, I think I need to start a new performance, right?

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Corba continues her inspiring tale: "When the daughter got older her parents wanted her to marry a prince..."

Ugh, the spell didn't work on that foe... Let's try it on this one!

She then addresses the goblin in front of her: "Oh oh oh, you'd better stop (stop, oh oh) before you tear me all apart..." (Link)

concentration DC 15: 1d20 + 3 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 5 = 16
casting daze on yellow, Will DC 15 negates

Afterwards, she moves behind Bobbie, making space for her big friend Leon.

free action to maintain the bardic performance (Inspire Courage), standard action to cast, move action to move behind Bobbie (provokes an AoO, but if the goblin gets dazed, they cannot take it, right?)

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Corba continues her inspiring tale: "That daughter had red hair and was very good with her bow..."

That spell worked well, let's try it on this one as well!

She moves in front of Bobbie and addresses one of the goblins: "Hey, you with the red feather! Stop, in the name of love..." (Link)

casting daze on red, Will DC 15 negates

free action to maintain the bardic performance (Inspire Courage), move action to move, standard action to cast.

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Corba continues her inspiring tale: "...and in that kingdom, the king and queen had a young daughter..."

She gets behind Bobbie and addresses one of the goblins: "Hey, you with the green feather! Stop right now, thank you very much..." (Link)

casting daze on green, Will DC 15 negates

free action to maintain the bardic performance (Inspire Courage), move action to move behind Bobbie, standard action to cast.

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

Ah, goblins - I wonder if I remember how tough they are...

Knowledge: Local t: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

If I may choose what to remember, I'd like (in that order) Hit Dice, Will Save and AC. Thanks!

Corba starts to tell an inspiring tale: "Once apon a time there was a small kingdom..."

standard action to start a bardic performance (Inspire Courage), move action to move behind Cayden

Inspire Courage: +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls

*looks around*
Is everyone on vacation? ;-)

Thanks, Corgrim!

Aid Bluff, Fashionable trait: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10
Thank Shelyn for that trait bonus! :-D

"Yeah, that brawl sounded like serious trouble. I'm quite sure I also heard the sound of blades clashing, so I'm inclined to think it's more than just a bar room brawl."

Sorry, people, work is crazy currently... Also, I know Corba is supposed to be the face of this party, but I'm completely at a loss. I have no idea what to say... o_O I'd be grateful for pointers, though...

Corba doesn’t really need a potion of bull's strength, so somebody else can have two.

Corba shakes her head in disbelieve and answers: "At the armory, Cayden. The place he already gave us directions to. Twice." ;-)

Ready to go to the armory.

Is he telling the truth? Or is he leading us into a trap or omitting something? Maybe he is actually Hjort?

using versatile Performance for Sense Motive:
Perform: Oratory: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 3 = 31 add +2 circumstance (MW tool: bullhorn), if applicable

Well, as this is a spell from the enchantment (compulsion) school with the [emotion], [fear] and [mind-affecting] descriptors, it surely is good to have a level 4 Paladin (Shannon) in the party! :-)

At 3rd level, a paladin is immune to fear (magical or otherwise). Each ally within 10 feet of her gains a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against fear effects. This ability functions only while the paladin is conscious, not if she is unconscious or dead.

So Shannon is immune, and Leon gets the +4 morale bonus of her aura.

Will Save, Fearless (Halfling): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 = 16 :-D

Corba shakes her head answers: "We are not trying to kill you, you moron!"

"Hey, you with the yellow scarf! Stop right now, thank you very much..." (Link)

casting daze on yellow, Will DC 15 negates

She then hustles behind the thug with the orange scarf to provide a flank to Leon.
This move provokes an AoO from orange, if her acrobatics check fails:

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Corba chuckles.

That grease spell works really well, I should use it more often...

Then she spots the group of thugs near the entrance.

...like there!

The bard 5-foot-steps away from the thug with the white scarf and summons a third layer of bacon grease under the feet of the three thugs between Cayden and Leon. (Purple, Orange and Green, see map)

casting grease, creatures in the area must make a Reflex save with DC 16 or fall prone

"Greasy peasy!"

"Hey, leave your war god out of this nice tavern brawl! This isn't really his domain!"

What is that priest's intention? Getting people killed in a tavern brawl?

using versatile Performance for Sense Motive:
Perform: Oratory: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 3 = 15 add +2 circumstance (MW tool: bullhorn), if applicable

I better do something about him...

Corba summons another layer of bacon grease under the feet of two enemies.
(black thug and the priest, see map)

casting grease, creatures in the area must make a Reflex save with DC 16 or fall prone

She then moves around the corner of the bar to provide a flank to Leon, drawing her longsword while moving.
This move provokes an AoO from white, if her acrobatics check fails:

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Corba summons a layer of bacon grease under the feet of two thugs.
(red and blue, see map)

"Well, maybe YOU know the song Slippery When Fat, hm? The other bunch didn't..."

casting grease, creatures in the area must make a Reflex save with DC 16 or fall prone

"Okay then. A mug of mulled wine for me and water for him, please. And a plate or bowl of whatever's on the menue today. How much?"

While the bartender is busy with the order, Corba whispers to Leon: "Pssst! Hey, Leon! I am sure that this a rough bar - a place where everyone gets insulted, and being good-natured about it is frowned on. I'm gonna hit back with words, but there are definitely a few people here that want to get in a fight - that gnome we talked to wasn't joking about that. When (not if!) it comes to that, I rely on your fists, so be ready." She winks.

After the drinks and meal arrive, Corba loudly crackos a joke:
"Hey bartender, do you know the difference between a bartender and a toilet? A toilet can only serve one a%#$+@$ at a time!"

If this doesn’t get the laughs, well, so be it. Might as well start the fight now...

"Oh, looks at we gots here! A bunch of fancy southerners who got losts, is its?" the gruff bartender, missing his arm, says.

Bobbie looks just about ready to punch someone in the face. At least it will be an asset if things go south.

I see what you did there, Bobbie. Nice one! ^_^

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Versatile Performance used for Sense Motive:
Perform: Oratory, skill focus: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 3 = 20
if applicable, add a +2 circumstance from MW tool (bullhorn)

"Why yes, Leon, we are from the South - from a Northerner's perspective. But lost, we are not!"

The halfling bard, ignoring all catcalls and insults, casually walks to the bar followed by Leon.
I moved Leon with Corba as he stated he would stay near her.
She climbs an empty stool and starts talking to the bartender with a cheery attitude and a big smile on her face.

"Hi there! What's your name? I'm Corba Nana, travelling bard, and this is Leon. He's hungry and I'm thirsty, so what can you do to change that? I'll pay for it with well told tales of heroic adventures, tragic stories of unrequited love and funny jokes! Or with coin, if you prefer boring money over great entertainment."

Versatile Performance used for Diplomacy to improve his attitude:
Perform: Oratory, skill focus: 1d20 + 11 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 3 = 32
if applicable, add a +2 circumstance from MW tool (bullhorn)

"Thank you very much, Thorgrin! Here, take this silver so you can have a few beers tonight without being punched in the face."

Corba hands the gnome a silver coin.

"Shannon, Leon, I think we should go meet the others!"