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Geary watches Bradley fall next to Opalia and shakes his head in disbelief. Yelling at Albert "These are the town guard you %&#&%! What is wrong with you! You're going to get everyone jailed at best or killed at worse!"

If Geary was successful at staunching Opalia's wounds, he'll move on to Bradley.

Geary will dart out of the shadows and kneel by Opalia, a look of blame towards Albert.

I tried looking up healing in the rules but did not find anything about helping someone non-magically stabilize from a wound. If there is such a rule, Geary will be trying to do that.

Geary will not attack this round. In fact he is dumbfounded that Albert attacked someone associated with the town watch.

They are actually going to draw arms with people in this temple! Are they out of their minds!

Geary will continue to try to hide in the shadows. He will not take any combat actions unless it's clear one of his new "friends" are about to take a mortal blow.

And Geary watches......

As all that excitement is happening inside the church, Geary will be surreptitiously checking out the rest of the church property (Ya know, like any sort of free standing buildings other than the temple on the property, that sort of thing).

Geary's face hardens at the gardeners rudeness. He takes a deep drink from his water skin and leans against a post to watch the gardener work and to keep an eye out for any passerby who might be interested in what's going on at the temple.

Geary decides to hang with the gardener. Temples give him the willys and he's found the hired help always has the best gossip.

He offers the gardener his water-skin with a friendly nod. "Not easy work. How long have you been working for the temple?"

Geary scratches his chin in thought. "So when you you go to the church, what exactly are you going to ask them? I mean if you suspect that they are part of some evil plot I'm not sure letting them know you are suspicious of them is the best course of action."

"You'd be better off keeping a watch on them as well. I can do that for you. Religious types aren't too hard too keep track of. Especially for us sneaky types......" Geary looks at Bradley pointedly after the last sentence.

Glad the others had come to their senses regarding kidnapping and pointing at Albert: "He has a much better idea. I have no idea what we'd be looking for but at least we're not taking someone whose probably just trying to make an honest living."

"We can see if they have any more rooms and keep any eye out for anything strange."

Geary shakes his head in bewilderment. "So this has gone from investigating something strange going on here to kidnapping someone from the Golden Grain because the people who eat and drink there like to keep to themselves."

Addressing the elves. "C'mon now. Does someone at the Grain owe you money or somethin'?"

Geary doesn't like having to use a translator to understand the conversation. As he enters he makes a concerted effort to note any places someone could hide to ambush them.

Not going to make the same mistake I made at the mayor's home.

Geary's still pretty skeptical of the whole thing. He's hoping that investigating this might lead to a nice reward if something's afoot. The elves do seem like the best people to talk to next.

Geary's daggers quickly appeared in his hands as the large man burst through the curtain. He looked quizzically at the mayor as he introduced this Travers. The Grifter shook his head in anger.

Can't believe I missed the possibility of their being someone hiding in that alcove. This town's making me soft.

After the mayor answered his questions, Geary leaned back after grabbing a snack from the plate. He looked around at the large home. "Never thought woodcarving could be so lucrative."

Seeing the others seemed to be leaning towards talking to the elves and agreeing with them for the most part that if they were looking into the matter they'd be the best folks to start with, Geary stood up to join Opalia.

Geary had been mentally taking notes of the easiest points of entry and escape routes out of the home when the mayor went into his tale about disappearing towns folk. Geary looks around the room in astonishment at everyone's reaction.

I can't believe they are buying this.

Raising his hand as he speaks. "So... Mayor Ormand... who else has noticed this change in people? What do you mean by acting odd? Has anyone in the village been asked to investigate these disappearances? How long has this been going on for?" Short pause. "Does being the mayor pay well?"

Geary's fine with going to the mayor's home. If nothing else it'll allow him to case the joint if there was ever any need to break into... err... I mean infiltrate the place.

Geary grimaces at the thought of going back out into the sun. He picks himself up off his seat and heads outside.

Geary looks around the bar at the silent townsfolk then addresses Albert: "I see a town in the grasp of boredom that is for sure. But if you think there is something going on here, I'd be careful about announcing your intentions to anyone."

Geary opens his mouth to reply to Opalia, thinks about it and pats her hand instead while nodding seemingly in agreement.

Crocodile problems, poisoned water, wishing to see the mayor.... If anything this group might bring a little excitement to Orlane.

"I think I know the house he's talking about Cedric. I can bring you folks there."

Geary's eyes widen as Opalia mentions poisoned water. His mouth goes dry thinking of the water he's consumed the past few days he's been in Orlane. Putting on a brave face: "Perhaps that's why everyone is so withdrawn. They all have a case of the winds.".

Geary sits back and observes the interactions. After hearing the barkeep's response he quietly addresses Opalia. "So what's the real reason for all o' you to show up here? Is something amiss that I was not aware of? I had only planned on passing through here but this is a lot of attention for a little village."

Geary waves his hand at the patrons and speaks quietly to his comrades. "As you can see they are not a real talkative lot."

He finds a seat at a table to slump into.

Geary nods at Charnum. "Likewise."

Geary looks up at the sun. He scowls at the discomfort it brings him. "May I suggest we head to the Golden Grain then. It seems my late night has ruined any chance of me enjoying this fine weather."

Geary, still smiling, responds to Cedric: "Geary, Geary Campbell. I've only arrived here a couple o'days ago. As for whose in charge, that's a good question. It's a quiet little village and no one has rolled out the red carpet to welcome me that's for sure."

Pointing toward the Golden Grain. "That right there is The Golden Grain. A good place as any here if you want a bite and a rest. There's also the Slumbering Serpent further into the village."

Startled when the elf lady holds his hand, Geary instinctively reaches for his purse with the other. Old habits die hard. "I haven't heard much about any trouble around here if you're looking for a job. They say there's a troll controlling the marshes in the area but you know farmers, they hear a stick break and think giants are about to crash through and eat their livestock."

The bright sun ignites more pain in Geary's head as he slips out of the inn's door. Too much ale the night before. Even sleeping until afternoon couldn't help the hangover. His hand reflexively weighs the coin purse attached to his belt. It has been getting lighter and lighter since he arrived in this strange village.

As he begins a walk to clear his mind with some fresh air, he notices a group of strangers talking among themselves. It was clear they were not from Orlane. Marks? Probably dangerous ones considering some of the weapons they were carrying. They are in Orlane for some purpose he imagines.

Geary strolls towards the group, hands in his pockets. "You folks definitely are not from here." He looks around conspiratorially. "And I'd say that you're making it easy for others to see that as well."

Geary smiles showing his crooked teeth. "Perhaps I can be of some assistance. What brings you to Orlane?"

DM WhtKnt would you like me to jump right in to the conversation the other characters are having or would you rather I wait? I know you gave each of the characters rumors they are acting on so I didn't want to start posting if that was something you were going to do for Geary as well.

Thanks!

Just saw Cedric's PM. Reporting for duty if you'll have me.

So here's Geary the Grifter. I haven't made a 1E style character in quite sometime so if I'm missing anything let me know.

Thanks,
Jim Cirillo