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ok I will see if derosier finished a character for this one so you are not playing alone

if you want we can run through some random encounters to get you used to the system, rules and way to play PBP with a game thread here using your barbarian character

Ok Lochlin a little feedback

you really want to run with an 8 in Con?

Backstory is good. Just a couple of things.
Always check with a GM to see if there is a Thieves Guild present in the story...or any kind of organization. Also a Thieves guild will almost always avoid murder during a heist and would never take a hit job.
You dont need to change these just something to keep in mind for the future

we will start soon. you can change some things as we go if you want. just let me know first

oh and did you factor in Favored class?

looks pretty good!

look under Combat to check about str modifier for thrown weapons

you can certainly purchase a bedroll if you want one. you should have plenty of gold right? dont forget other things like a backpack, rope and such. Look at the kits. they are a better deal than buying some equipment piece by piece

I think you need to adjust Touch AC. You still get the base 10. check into that also

and you get to select two Traits. they must be different types though.

the S and M are for size. small characters like halflings use small weapons.

humans are medium or M

type are as follows

B - Bludgeoning
P - Piercing
S - Slashing

there are creatures that are resistant or immune to certain types of damage

Yeah, playing a goblin is a lot of fun

Toms Second Darkness

This is a good campaign to read here too.

as the DM I will tell you when you have leveled up

XP is earned through defeating enemies, using skills to accomplish goals, good Roleplaying, etc

which campaign did you read?

I will let you know

the DM sets the stage and controls everything around the player characters

alright, you made it!

feel free to ask any questions about character build or how gameplay is resolved here

Here we will discuss the game out of character

post here to dot the thread

I know you have been waiting for me but are you guys ready to kick this back into gear?

Sorry fellas. Things have been beyond disjointed for me lately. Might be slow for a couple weeks or so but I'll try to stay on top of it.

@ Modoc - a small light flares up in the smoke from what has to have been a tindertwig and not long after the dull glow of first one and then two lanterns spring up. The large man chuckles at something and then the two disappear into the smoke.

@ Lathar - You round a small hill and though some brush just in time to see two distant lanterns disappear into heavy smoke.

Bear with me guys. I'll have something up in the morning.

paging Lathar...

@ Lathar - wisps of smoke are trailing all through the woods by now and you thought you heard the faint muttering of someone talking to the north west. You haven't seen any clue to Modoc's whereabouts in while.

@ Modoc - You slip around a hillock and angle ahead of the two men. Ahead the smoke becomes much denser making sight beyond 60' or so almost impossible. It would seem as if they will be going straight into the smoke.

Modoc - No need for you to run. That was just for Lathar to catch up.

@ Modoc - You're next hiding spot has a much better vantage and you can pick out a couple of things about these men. The one doing all the talking is brawny with a thick head of hair. The other man is a bit older with just a ring of hair above his ears...he's about your age actually... and sits stooped in the saddle chewing what you think has to be tobacco. You can see the handles of picks and shovels on their horses and the smell of smoke is getting heavier.

@ Lathar - You make good time despite having to stop and catch your breath back beside an dried out creek bed. You saw the men crest a ridge about 200 yards from you. The faint smell of smoke is on the air.

@ Lathar - you just need to Run to catch up. Give me 3 Con checks (plusses of you have Endurance or some such)

@ Modoc - as you hide in some brush a the top of the ridge the men come riding by on their horses. They're muttering to each other but you cant make out what they are saying or their intentions at this point. You have a good vantage and will be able to watch them from here for a minute or so.

DM Roll-1: 1d20 ⇒ 19
DM Roll-1: 1d20 ⇒ 6

@ Lathar - You follow the trail with ease and even spot what has to be one of Modoc's bootprints crossing the horse's trail. You can also tell that you are losing ground on them...probably because theyre on horse back...

Survival DC 11 to stay on the horse's trail.

@ Modoc - Your old bones dont fail you now and you hustle down the creek bed and up a ridge. After your lungs catch up with themselves and your heart stops thundering you can just make out the clink of horse tack coming around the bend. You can also smell the faint odor of smoke on the slight breeze that's making it way from the north...

Dm Roll-1: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Dm Roll-2: 1d20 ⇒ 18

@ Modoc - you gain the ridge well ahead of your quarry and wait. You lose sight of them for some time and realize they have deviated from where you thought theyd go...they obviously dont know the area as well as you do...and catch a glimpse of them cresting a ridge to the north about 200 yards away.

@ Lathar - Between the barely adequate track following skills you have and you're excellent vision you are able to continue following the men's horses. Good thing they're well ahead of you as you've tripped over a root here and there and snapped a branch to boot. There's still no sign of Modoc.

Survival DC 12 to stay on the horse's trail.

Great action lately fellas!

@ Modoc - Your experience on the farm has taught you that you never know when game might appear so you tend to keep your bow close.

DM Roll-1: 1d20 ⇒ 7
DM Roll-2: 1d20 ⇒ 19

One of the men stops apparently in alarm but he quickly dismisses any paranoia to "...probably another damn squirrel. Damn I'm getting jumpy Threm. You think that guy saw us?.."

Modoc's knowledge of this particular area is getting better and better as these men are headed right through where you set your traps a few weeks ago. You know of small ridge containing a copse of brush at the top where you can get a good view of them and will be able to hear more of their convo...if they keep talking.

Another Stealth and Perception roll

@ Lathar - you wait nervously what you think is the allotted time bu tis actually a bit less and head off in the direction you saw Modoc disappear.

DM Roll-1: 1d20 ⇒ 5
DM Roll-2: 1d20 ⇒ 10

The men keep heading in the same direction although it looks as if they've altered their course to hit the tree line earlier.

Another muggy, bug swarming night on the range followed by a sticky morning that promises rain at some point.

Working together definitely makes the task easier and you figure by the end of the day you have about a cord of unsplit logs cut to 4' and 5' lengths. The sun is falling fast towards the top of the treeline and the animals need tending to but otherwise it looks like another quiet night.

Modoc - you get to work on chopping fallen trees while Lathar continues to shirk his chores. It looks like he's meditating from what he's told you of his discipline before but you've never seen him be so inactive for this long. How do you plan on carrying the wood back to the homestead?

...3 weeks with no word from Lathar...

Modoc has a productive day.

Cool archery video

Lets go with average of a d8 is 5 since there is no 0 the actual average is 4.5 and we're rounding up on HP.

So average d8 + 1 = 6

Don't forget to level up Lathar

Despite the sign from above or perhaps because of it; the rest of the night is quiet and passes without incident. The morning greets you with blue skies, biting midges and the promise of sweltering heat.

You two take off in what you can only assume was the nick of time and race into the front yard, over the fence and about a stones throw before the excitement wears off and reason tells you that you are indeed safe. The shooting star races well above you're beloved house and streaks towards the forested hills to the North West.

forgot to add - Bing!

Bing meaning level up.

You can either roll for HP or take average +1

As you sit relaxing on the stoop during the muggy evening you begin to stare in wondering whether or not your eyes are tricking you. For streaking across the dark sky is what can only be a shooting star and it looks like its headed right for you!

Mornings grow more humid and turn into long days as the days become hotter and turn into the insect song filled nights. Days turn into weeks and the weather is as fickle a b#~&! as she ever was. Progress being the priority, the two of you have reason to be proud of the work you've gotten accomplished in the last month despite lack of skill in such areas.

Lathar finished up the chicken coop with some wood found behind the barn. The chickens, happier than ever; are producing an egg or two a day each. There just enough wood left over to finish up the fence repairs. Between the goat and cow it doesn't take long before the fenced in area begins to look like a manicured lawn...might have to let them out to a larger area before too awful long...and are giving steady, healthy tasting milk.

Modoc works hard getting two whole acres plowed and ready for seed. Stalking the area at dusk and early morning he has had some measure of luck hunting felling plenty of rabbits and a couple of possums. He's seen no wolf tacks nor heard any howls late at night when they are most abundant...could they really be gone?..

Between the two of you, you're little garden got planted and is showing a few sprouts! The dog days of summer are upon you and the wise will keep in mind that winter is ever getting closer.

Lathar - you have the rare opportunity to see a shooting star over the mountains in the distance. Otherwise the night sounds are normal and the you can smell no rain on the wind.

Modoc - the goat butts you more playfully this time and doesn't try to sneak up on you to do it. You see Lathar heading back to the house from the shed.

Lathar - the chicken probably earlier this day so is still edible...if cooked properly. On the way back to the house you see your partner playing with the goat in the yard.

Lather - With no coop in the yard the chickens have been 'cooped' up in the barn. You do find four brown eggs amongst the moldy straw and one of the six hens dead.

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Modoc - Even with no fresh game for supper the sight of the farm even in the dark reminds you that you will never really be empty handed again. You clear the fence and find the animals seem to being doing well and grunt at your appearance.

Its fully dark by the time you make it back to your new home empty handed.

Modoc - Your skills persist and a half mile later you are able to catch up the wily turkey. He's about 80' away in a small clearing. With the rapidly fading light you know this will be your last chance to bag this bird.

DM Roll: 1d20 ⇒ 15

The turkey whips his head around at the loud 'snap' of the branch you inadvertently stepped on. It belts out a gobble, gobble, gobble before speeding off into the woods.

Survival to keep tracking?

DM Roll: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Modoc - Your hunters instincts are on point. The turkey is grazing, is neither moving away or coming closer and is unaware of you. It did stop eating for a second but it was looking the opposite way of you when it did. You were able to move closer and the bird is now just 70' away.

Modoc - you follow the tracks into the woods. You almost lose them over some dryer ground but are able to pick up the trail again. Ahead of you in the midst of some viny looking undergrowth you can make out the turkey. It's about 100' away.

Oops! Sorry Lathar. The survival rolls are for Modoc's hunting. You still have the evening to do with as you please while he is gone.

Lathar - Both the cow and goat are happy to see you coming with the milking pails.

Modoc - you spot a small game trail running west and north.

two more Survival checks

Hello?! You guys are at almost 3 weeks since the last post. Do we need to bump up the action or something?

...bump...

2 month bump.

you guys still with me?

Your evening begins with cricket chirps and bird song as the sun sets toward the horizon. With the sky a dull red glow; a familiar saying is brought to the Lathar's mind ...'Red sky at night, Sailor's delight...