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Edmund interjects on the Dwarf's conversation. "Nice touch buddy. These ladies don't want to hear from a little man like yourself. hahah Anyway, I didn't get your name, I am Edmund.
Hoping the Dwarf follows along Edmund takes the lead. Turning back to make sure someone was following he said, "Come on now I know where the drinks are."
"We got them without a struggle lil one. Hold on tight."
Bouncing about the town young Edmund, a town native and guardsman, watched carefully at the new faces he saw all about him. I really hope these people behave. I wonder where Rodrik is and what he is doing. Edmund stays clear of the center of traffic and tends to dart in and out of the shadows as he moves down into the Commons. Edmund's complexion identifies his orcish blood as he is slightly green. It is obvious he hids this as he covers his head with long black hair and a wide brimmed cap. Additionally he wears a dark cloak and equally dark studded leather armor. At his side he seems to carry no weapons but strapped to his side and back a darkened spear can be seen and more closely a pair of wrist sheaths show the signs of daggers hid within them.
Are we all here yet? Looks like one more to add.
Here and ready
Good day all, I am sorry to say I will need to retire Edmund as my work has taken over a majority of the time and I really need to cut back on PbP. Thank you Cuc for allowing me the time to play. I hope you are able to find a replacement shortly.
"Excellent singing there Reggie"
After a few drinks Edmund decides he is going to try another shot at Tilly as he sees Revhi talking to her as well.
Task:
Edmund cringed after being told he would be working on ship repairs. He thought to himself that he may have to hang over the side of the ship and work all day. Task Check: However once he heard it was nothing more than working with a thread and needle on the deck he was estatic.
I need one of those breaks!
Edmund takes an around the way move 25' to flank Slippery and swings away. Fist Fight:
Edmund steps left to Sylvia's old position giving him and the group an opportunity to take out Maheem.
I wish I had spent more time working my fighting skills.
Edmund continues to get hit by Aretta while dodging Maheem. Edmund changes his feet and takes another swing at her while she is in flank with Jack at her back.
Total Fail.
Edmund takes a second strike at the lady, Aretta, who snuck in a punch on him earlier. This time he gains the advantage of flank.
Dodging one was easy but the second one from Aretta was a surprise. Edmund swings at Aretta in return.
Edmund groggy from a night of rum rations is slow to react to the initial encounter but quickly jumps to his feet when he realizes their are five here challenging him and the other new recruits. I must watch my tongue. Now will it be fists of will these ladies talk this down. I think I will surprise him. YES. "Maheem. Maheem. Maheem. You brought a handful of backers and then challenge me as a pirate. I think we already know who the real pirate is, dont we."
Edmund starts the brawl and looks for an advantage so he goes for his opponents legs.
Edmund although shoved aside does not retaliate but does get back to his feet. Whew that was a close one. Maybe that earned me some points for courage or stupidity. After the thought he turns to Sandara, "Thank you Sandara. They are surely a pair to watch. Time for a good nights sleep."
Happy Weekend all, Unfortunately I will be unable to logon to a network until late Sunday. GM's please control me if needed for this time. Good luck
Edmund's smile disappears then stone faced he stares directly at the Rahadoumi and then the half orc. With hands up he states, "Good evening. Did I say something? You look and sound kind of upset. So fellows it takes two pirates like yourselves to deal with bottom of the barrel scum? Wait... maybe we can do this differently. " Edmund tries to get the attention of a larger group. He looks the two over while talking and walking closer to them to see if there might be something of interest (weapons, a bottle, a pack of cards, a good looking lady) that he could take or use on the two or nearby.
"What about a challenge of skills?"
Edmund has enjoyed an interesting evening of rum drinking and mingling among the other newly recruited pirates. Indifferent of his own attempts to sway Tilly to his liking he is now proud of his first days accomplishments. "I am a pirate" he says openingly after finishing his rations. oops did I say that out loud... he begins laughing before heading off to his hole to sleep for the night. Tomorrow I will only get better.
Edmund wants to impress the crew and look like he belongs thus he dives into his rations before trying to talk to Tilly and the other crew members.
Edmund upon turn in of his catch turned to the others, " I was so busy sneaking about I didn't even notice you two. Nice catch Reggy. Sylvia I am sure you will lead us tomorrow as todays work was definetly not meant for a lady." As for the evening Edmund would like to further expand his knowledge and experience with Tilly Brackett and her rum drinking habits.
Just looking over the nighttime activities, it mentions betting with minimum 1 gold. Do we have anything left other than our clothes?
First day as a pirate and I am going to make it good. Swab Day Job:
"Vermin duty it is... Aye Aye Sir" Edmund heads below deck to find his fill of vermin. Rat Catcher results:
Roaming down below Edmund chases creatures all about the ship.
Edmund makes a comment as he passes the quartermaster, Cut-Throat Grok, with a shirt full of creatures some he never even saw before. "You think a ship wouldn't be so full of creatures. How do they get here?" On his way back to turn in his catch he caught the eye of Tilly and made sure to show her his catch. As he passed her he said a quick few words and then moved on. " Can you believe it, look at these things. I bet we eat these for dinner don't we?"
Edmund stood watching the confrontation as Jack yet again possibly put himself in a bind. He thought this time Jack's words may cause him pain like Revhi. Still a bit disturbed from seeing Revhi get beat he hoped this would all end soon as it had earlier when Sandara tried to aid through interruption and redistribution of punishment. Edmund wanted none of that and like then here he stood actionless again waiting for the next trial.
Edmund stood quiet as he watched Revhi take a beating. He heard about the cat'o'nine tails from the many stories around the bar and wanted no part of it. As Mr. Plugg finished Edmund hesitated then stuttered with his answer, " I.. I .. did some cooking but nothing outside the house." Edmund smiled before finishing much more confidently, "Quick hands and good with a knife."
This is my first chance to show that I belong. Time to shine! As soon as Mr. Plugg says go Edmund begins to get a feel for the climb and then speeds up. 7.5 ft
Once finished Edmund looks down as he realizes that the lady Janis had beaten him barely.
Get some rest and take of your wife and kids, we will be here when you get back later.
Edmund gives him a quick pat on the back while softly welcoming him. " Hi Jack, not the best of times to talk but I am Edmund. Glad to meet you." Edmund looks back at his captors and awaits further instructions.
Edmund somewhat frightened by the previous incident stays calm and heads to the deck as demanded. Once above he looks around to try to place himself.
Where am I? Whose ship did they say this is? I wonder what is next or wait, what will they make me do?
Edmund watched Jack fall into the guards as he waited to head out. He noticed Jack's hands scramble about the guard, a move or a trick he often encountered in his father's shop and in the back alleys where his unsavory friends practiced the art in town. He had never done it himself, at least not outside a gambling setting, as he was too scared to try. However he had learned to distract others while they attempted it. Maybe here he would gain some credit with his new companions. Although scared, Edmund yelled across to the guard Jack just bumped, "Hey you! What's with the clumbsy feet? Is it your first time at sea?"
Edmund begins to say something derogatory when he realizes that this cold floor is not one of his father's fixer up projects, this is something entirely different. Edmund a bit scared but excited hurries to his feet.
He looks around at the others and realizes his dream could be coming true. He thought at first glance that most of them seemed at home but this was his first go at it. He doesn't say a word but follows instructions when given.
Edmund is a bit of an innocent in that he was raised as the son of a merchant's family and only experienced the childhood dreams of what Regy must have truly experienced. Background Recap:
Edmund is human born in the seaport where he has spent his entire life around those involved in the sea trade. His father was a local merchant dealing in trade goods, ship and weapon repair. Being around the store he learned to work on ships with his father and even tinkered with firearms that his brother made but he never specialized in the arts of the family business. Edmund spent his days near the water watching the ships come in and dreaming of being a pirate. Not a violent pirate but one who traveled the seas adventuring, gathering treasure, and visiting ports around the Inner Sea. He mixed with the many other kids (half-orcs, half-elves, dwarves, and the likes) along the back alleys playing games of chance and learning to evaluate talent as well as cheat when he could. Edmund had very quick hands and a knack for tells in card games. As he got older his dream of pirating only grew. Occasional he took a musket or pistol from the shop to play with it, learn its capabilities and power. He never kept any of his families goods but he did put together a little pistol from spare parts at the shop and named her "Suzy Firecrouch". It was something he heard that made him laugh much like the pistol. Now of age he works part time in his father's shop but spends his nights along the waterline hoping for his chance to become a pirate.
Possible Ties to others:
We will learn together as I have never played one but I have been in parties with gunslingers. Bullets and blackpowder are expensive. I start with 10 blackpowder (BP) charges stored in a powder drum and 10 bullets. The Secret Stash deed feat helps me gain some free ammo though. Takes 1 of each (BP and bullet) to fire and the pistol loads as a standard action.
Glad to be on board. Edmund is fully loaded. All his life he has heard the stories of famous pirates and the incredible adventures that led to great wealth. He wants to experience these adventures for himself. So Edmund wants to become a pirate foremost but somewhat like Revhi ultimately wants to make a name for himself. Edmund has some personal challenges including his experience, attributes and skills to overcome to make his dream come true. Hopefully the time spent wielding his pistol in the back lots will not go to waste.
I am interested in trying out the human gunslinger(buccaneer). I enter Edmund Tack : background: Edmund is human born in the seaport where he has spent his entire life around those involved in the sea trade. His father was a local merchant dealing in trade goods, ship and weapon repair. being around the store he learned to work on ships with his father and even tinkered with firearms that his brother made but he never specialized in the arts of the family business.
Edmund spent his days near the water watching the ships come in and dreaming of being a pirate. Not a violent pirate but one who traveled the seas adventuring, gathering treasure, and visiting ports around the Inner Sea. He mixed with the many other kids (half-orcs, half-elves, dwarves, and the likes) along the back alleys playing games of chance and learning to evaluate talent as well as cheat when he could. Edmund had very quick hands and a knack for tells in card games. As he got older his dream of pirating only grew. Occasional he took a musket or pistol from the shop to play with it, learn its capabilities and power. He never kept any of his families goods but he did put together a little pistol from spare parts at the shop and named her "Suzy Firecrouch". It was something he heard that made him laugh much like the pistol. Now of age he works part time in his father's shop but spends his nights along the waterline hoping for his chance to become a pirate. |
