Esme smiles at Emeria, and follows her to the next target, "My voice is sore, I will let you chose the target, and I will follow your lead and assist as needed. I do want to talk to the curator though, my cousin helped out with an undead issue under his museum some time ago. "
Esme will "Take 1" on her Diplomacy (Aid Other) to get Emeria a bonus on all of her checks as the lowest Esme can roll is a 12. Please note that Esme is Helpful, granting a +4 bonus to Emeria's rolls rather than the usual +2.
"My dear Jeong, are you flirting with me? I do say, it is a lovely opportunity if it is as I have read it to be. " Esmeralda beckons over her waiter, "Another as before, please." she asks the kind man, before returning her attention to Rang-Woo.
"There is little to tell about me, I am just another functionary sent off to make my masters look better than they should. Glorified eye-candy. But you, on the other hand, you are one of the dear friends of our esteemed hosts. Surely you have some stories that would make one such as me laugh, blush, and cry all at the same time? I could definitely use the distraction. It is just so . . . busy here." As she finishes her request, Esmeralda hands the man yet another extra strong beverage.
Esmeralda makes a mental note to see the Paracountess later, and moves across the ship, picking up alcoholic beverages as she goes, "The strongest you have please, sir. And make it a triple."
Upon reaching Jeong Rang-Woo, she smiles her best smile and asks, "My, what a beautiful ship. I am just fascinated with all of the . . . opulence! Tell me good sir, would you care for a drink, and perhaps a chance to speak about the wondrous family that is Blakros?"
"Zarta Dralneen! I knew you would be here. You are even more ravishing than I recall, though last we met I think I was substantially underdressed. You know, I believe I chose red just because of the way your private chambers at the embassy managed to seer itself into my mind. "
Esmeralda is carrying a whole host of armaments into the wedding through the use of her pathfinder's pouch. She is wearing her 150gp worth of jewelry along with her Courtier's Outfit. I suppose I could go out and purchase some kind of Masterwork Diplomacy tool, but for the life of me I cannot think of what that might be.
Esme looks around as the conversation revolves around which ship and why. As soon as there appears to be a consensus, she quickly nods, "Good, I am packed. Let us set sail as soon as possible!"
Esmeralda smiles at the newest wedding guest, and finishes packing up her goods into the handy haversack, along with anything others may request, up to the limit the pack will hold.
Esme nods at Blackjack, and removes herself to her room to unpack her handy haversack, "I assume possessions left at the lodge will be reasonably safe?"
"None that I expressly recall, though the Venture Captain seemed to indicate they have their fingers in everything, so I imagine I have," Esmeralda responds to the strange halfling.
"I do hate showing up completely unarmed and unarmored, but I have in my travels procured a rather handy haversack. Perhaps it would do you all well to allow me to store your items in there so they are available, but not overly obvious?"
"Let me change quick like so I do not feel too out of place at a wedding!"
Esmeralda returns a short while later wearing a ruby red and silver courtier's outfit, complete with a well cared for billowing hoop skirt and corset top. The outfit is accentuated with matching silver and ruby bracelet, earrings, and locket. The deeply hooded cloak and pouch help complete the ensemble. "Is the spell component pouch too noticeable? I put it and the other pouch inside the pretty one."
@GM Netopolis:
I have a Pathfinder Pouch (details at end)
I plan to put my Darkwood Armor and Shield inside, (8.75 of 10 lbs.) the remaining weight will be my Alchemist's Fire (1 lb.) and wand of Mage Armor, and Wand of Cure Light Wounds. for a total of 9.75 of 10 lbs.
I will be wearing a Courtier's Outfit and 150gp worth of jewelry (silver and ruby locket, bracelet, and earrings.
"his nondescript belt pouch is quite popular among those who need to smuggle items past snooping guards or government officials.
Detect magic does not detect that it is magical (as per the bag of holding (contents limit 10 pounds, volume limit 2 cubic feet).
With a command word, the wearer can close or open the extradimensional space within the pouch; when closed, the pouch holds no more than a mundane belt pouch the size of a human fist, though objects within the extradimensional space remain stored, unreachable until the pouch is unsealed again. This allows the user to empty his pockets or even turn the pouch inside-out to prove he carries no contraband, and access the hidden goods later when in a safe place. Because of their nonmagical auras, these pouches sometimes hold secret treasures for generations without their owners realizing their nature."
Although she knows very little about History or Nobility, Esmeralda does pride herself on knowing those in the know, hearing of the mission, she makes every effort to pry any useful knowledge from anyone in the Lodge, casting guidance upon herself as she approaches each individual.
I think we might be waiting for the other tables to finish up. We bypassed the one encounter with bluff, and the other with intimidate. It is possible we are well ahead of the others.
I like all things. I also have the ability to replay one scenario/year, so I don't have a preference.
That said . . For level 1 Pathfinders, you can do Dragons Demand (takes a long damn time) to get from level 1-4 I believe. For our lovely group and DrGabe, I will purchase that particular module as a gift for DrGabe if there is interest.
Please also inquire as to the other tables, as I have done I think 5-8 with you and the others.
I would be happy to roll a level 1 again! Yay first level!
(I personally prefer level 1-5 play over any other bracket. Maybe I am a little odd . . . )
Esme aims her wand at Filios before heading up the steps.
Cure Light Wounds:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Upon hearing the sounds of voices, the gnome druid quickly re-sheathes her wand, and instead draws her short-spear and ensures her darkwood shield is firmly strapped in place.
As the group enters, Esmeralda lends her most fearsome glare to the groups attempt to intimidate the priest.
Aid Other Intimidate:1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 2 - 4 = 15-4 because Dwarves are bigger than Gnomes. . .
Helpful trait = +4 to die roll on successful aid other.
As the cells open, the gnome inspects each dwarf for signs of healable injury "The three dwarves. One of my favorite child-hood stories. You are too small, and you sir Rakuska, you are far too large, but Holfist . . . Holfist, you are just right."
If the dwarves are in need of healing, Esmeralda uses her wand accordingly. Once finished with the dwarves, Esme turns her attention to the party. "Anyone need healing before we venture on?"
As the group prepares to move on, Esme casts Guidance on herself and each companion, including the dwarves.
Esmeralda moves into position to flank with an ally and attempts to strike out to distract the demon long enough to grant an ally some aid.
To Hit (Aid Other):1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Missing horribly.
@DrGabe:
Spell damage bypasses DR. See Damage Reduction portion of the glossary, linked.
"Spells, spell-like abilities, and energy attacks (even nonmagical fire) ignore damage reduction."
I have been reading forums (one of my favorite time wasters) and I hear good things in general about The Dragon's Demand.
I know you have been running long campaign chains (mostly because I have been in them). If you would be interested in running the Dragon's Demand, I would be happy to gift it to you if I can figure out the process. Just food for thought regarding the follow up to this. . .
The swarm is a full round cast. It will not arrive until next round. It is targeting the Lemure so there is another enemy between the swarm and the party. Swarms just move to the next closest target, so I am keeping it as far from us as possible.
Esmeralda peers down the hall, "I can tell you one thing about these critters, they ain't natural!" As she finishes, Esmeralda begins to chant and wave her hands.
SUmmon Swarm targeting the wave of flesh creature.
Via the message spell, Esmeralda adds, "Just so you know, swarms are neigh uncontrollable. Just make sure that there is a bad guy between you and the bats once the cute little flyers have arrived, and you should be fine!"
Esmeralda makes a quick sweep of the outside of the inn before venturing inside, having learned a valuable lesson earlier in her career about inns.
Perception:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Once inside, the gnome endeavors to make small talk with the locals in the hopes that some hints as to her mission might be revealed through the application of good, old fashioned, small talk.
Diplomacy:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
In the off chance people inquire about her business in the area, Esmeralda simply explains the various healing properties of the local flora and fauna in excruciating detail in the hopes of quickly derailing that particular line of conversation.
"I could be a naturalist on search for new and important herbs and what not that might be of curative values back in the south. . . If need be. You could be my entourage because I am a small helpless girl." Emseralda sucks on her teeth thoughtfully for a moment, "I mean, there is aways some crusade or another happening, generally up here. I suppose that is grounds for the healing trade."
Esmeralda moves to the northeast and quickly mutters a prayer to Pharasma, doing her best to entice the drake to keep on her and ignore her allies.CLW:1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Esmeralda takes a five foot step away from the drake and its vicious tail. "By the way, captain, do kelp make berries?" she asks just before she throws a well packed snowball at the injured drake.
"Agreed. These are dangerous times, and this is a dangerous place. We need only one expert, or at least expert-ish person. The rest of us can play the role of attendants, guards, aids, or advisors as necessary. What do we have an expert in though?"
"Well, I don't know a damn thing about religion or trade. I suppose if we have an expert in either, that would be the best choice. Exaggeration is the best lie, since at a minimum you have some basis in truth and can pass at least a slight amount of inquiry. Arshea forgive me, but I don't even know the technical differences between Emperial Lords and Gods."
"We know very little, or I know very little about this area aside from it being where my parents died. I do know a little about magic and healing. We are all moderately well armed and competent. We might find it best playing escort to a single merchant or religious figure. Just make sure that the one moderately skilled person is modestly competent in their assumed role. I can just play the part of your pony if need be."
Esmeralda smiles quietly from behind the others, and upon hearing of the cat excuse quickly does her best to duck down below using the upset collector as a distraction: Stealth:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 whereupon she quickly wildshapes into a cat (jaguar) before lazilly padding back up on deck, sneezing and shaking her head too and fro, of course.
"I concur. So much nicer sounding than 'I agree', don't you think?" Esme continues to shine her wooden armor, and dons her combat gear before docking, just in case.
Diplomacy to get along with the toll agents, and if possible, divert them away from our secreted allies:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Esmeralda just listens in silence, finally when questions are slowing "Can we take a boat? I do love boats. So long as they don't sink. I am not a fan at all of sinking on a boat."
@Dr. Gabe:
My Permanent Fire ink is tattooed on left hand to act as a light as needed. Nothing of note, just the gnomish tribal symbol for family. Nothin else special about Esme since last time. Took the Resist Fire alt racial to avoid the sickend condition probability.
"Just one, how do you spell consortia?" Esmeralda pulls out her journal and charcoal stick, "Good word to use when you could waste time saying, group of interested peoples. I like consortia. Lots of use and time savings. Efficiency! That is what I am all about."
"Hey there everybody! I am Esme, or Esmeralda. You probably can't say that, so call me Esmerelda or Esme if you like. Most do. Anyhow, I am still working on collecting words. This week, I need words that rhyme with orange, purple or silver. Someone told me that. No idea why. So how are you all?"
I am back as well. Had a sudden funeral to attend last week followed by the Judge Baugh decision.... Meh. Politics be damned, as an attorney, I went to the protest in Billings, Montana, and organized one in Butte, Montana. Here's hoping her resigns before I end up in his court!
