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Harbill eases back from the tense stance he had held since they had entered the residence. Taking in the fine fixtures, the loose items of probable and portable value, and the mixture of gizmos and various trinkets, Harbill makes a mental note of this place as one to return to once this little adventure is over.

Harbill bows a short and whirring bow and says, A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Gren. We are looking for passage Southerly and your friend Lem here indicated you might have some faster method than taking a skiff down the shoreline. What can you tell us about a traveling numenera?


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Harbill glances at the others around the table and gives a slight shrug.

Alright, we can go see your 'friend'.


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Harbill's face creaks ever so slightly as his right eyebrow slowly moves up on his forehead. His eyes snap from the unending stream of documents being ejected onto the table, to the face of the excited fellow, and to his belt all in rapid fire.

GM:
I'm trying to get a take on this guy as he seems unnaturally helpful. Specifically the 'Right now!' jumps out at Harbill Savvy: 1d20 ⇒ 18


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Harbill steps over to stand beside Kaile and he nods to the bar tender. Kaile, it looks like we may be able to find a berth with a pilot by the name of Adelard. Have you or Darcheulio had any luck so far?

Harbill surveys the crowd for anyone who seems to be taking an unhealthy interest in their group.


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Greetings Prauss Bellarim. May we meet again. Gustav is the name.
With that, Harbill heads off after Minerva.


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Harbill nods to Minerva and, in parting, says to the copper haired woman, Where might we find you if Adelard isn't open to our request? And what is your name?


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Harbill steps closer to the copper haired woman, a respectable distance from her, and looks into the water as well.

I don't mean to interrupt, but you wouldn't happen to know of any ships looking to take on passengers that are heading to Keford? You were the only one of that crowd that wasn't lost in their cups and revelry. My companions and I can work or pay for our passage.


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Harbill gives Minerva a sidelong glance, holds his arms up wide to the crowd, and gives a deep mechanical laugh followed by, Thank you for you letting us be your entertainment for the evening! Please, tip your barkeep and serving folk. Enjoy your night folks!

He hops down from his chair, tugs Minerva's arm for her to follow, and heads outside looking for the copper-haired lady.


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Harbill looks around the assembled group of ruffians, pulls a chair that looks like it was here since before the 8th world, stands on it and says loudly, I'm looking to get passage to Keford or ports close to. Should be myself and four others. Payment can be in trade or shins. Who's got the deck space or needs a few strong arms?

GM:
I am at a step higher difficulty due to Mechanical 1d20 ⇒ 3


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@Darcheulio: Yep. That gives us a whole day to search/do side inquiries/follow up on that fast travel Numenera

Alright Kaile, how about you go see what you can find with Darcheulio. A fast way back would be a handy trick to have up our sleeve.

Harbill looks at the Gullywench and his face twitches into what can only be called a 'rictus grin'. He glances at Snow and Yurt and shrugs.

I'm willing to lay shins against nums that our upright companion is going to be where the fun is. Care to see who she manages to rub the wrong way?

With that, Harbill checks that his blades are loose in their sheaths and heads into the Gullywench.


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Harbill pulls up short before going to the docks and turns to Darcheulio I think any numenera that allows for travel like that would be jealously guarded if it works, not to mention expensive. Feel free to check up on it though. Just meet down at the docks around dusk so we can figure out or best path forward.


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Harbill sets off with a determined stride towards the docks to find some transport. He takes careful note of any outside the group who appears to be following them.

GM:
Intellect: 1d20 + 0d6d6 ⇒ (16) + (-) = 16


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If none of you have traveled South over land, I wouldn't suggest it. There isn't much between here and Kordech by way of roads. I should know, I came up here from Shallamas.

Harbill looks at the others for any spark of recognition at his mention of the city of thieves and vice.

I would suggest we seek passage on a ship and head down through Keford. The road from there East will run us close to Kordech. Much less drit on our boots and the likelihood of bandits is lessened on the open sea.

GM:
Checking if I know of any sea routes and the types of rates/work we can do on them Intellect: 1d20 ⇒ 11


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Harbill leans over the table, scooping up his pouch, reviewing the contents to be sure, and then picks up the orb. A light whirring and a few clicks can be heard as he stares intently at it. For those with sharp eyes, it looks like a dim light glimmers from his eyes. Not outlining them, but actually radiating from behind the eyeballs.

GM:
Attempting to ascertain the funtion of the numenera per my mechanical character descriptor TrainedMechanical: 1d20 ⇒ 17

He whispers to the orb, And what do you do, my beauty?


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Alright, I'm in. After I get paid that is.

GM:
Checking if the name Aulifex rings any bells Intelligence: 1d20 ⇒ 15


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So let me get this straight. You want us to sneak into a tomb, recover a sleeping slave, and return it here, but anyone who knows of the slave would think is daft to attempt?

I'm not opposed to a bit of skulduggery, but this begs the question of who we are taking this slave from? I like to know who is going to throw shins around to get their property back from us.

Harbill leaves the question of what causes a perpetually sleeping slave hanging, unasked.


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Who else is looking for this package? Better yet, who else knows that we are looking for it?

Harbill finishes the questions with releasing his hands from the hilts under his cloak and a wary eye on the other patrons outside the silence field.


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A blink is all that registers on Harbill as he steps back from sudden appearance of Snow behind him. He shifts to keep his back to the wall and his eyes flick between those gathered, but linger longest on Tayne. You all notice his crossed arms don't cover the gloved hands gripping hilts of some sort.


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You can call me Gustav.


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Harbill watches all the glad-handing and crosses his arms under his ratty brown cloak. His face, as pallid and expressionless as a death mask, turns from one person to the next during the introductions. A slight scoff can be heard when Minerva mentions "questionable intent".

Well since you are all so friendly, I suppose I'll stick around. What is it you want from us Tayne? More importantly, what is this reward you are offering?


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Harbill shifts to the left and closer to the wall from the small group that stands before the shadowy, albeit creepy, individual addressing them.

You sure are bossy, sending us invites to such a -fine- establishment as this. Not even a bit of drit on the floorboards. He scuffs his dirty boot against said floorboards to add some drit.

Harbill gives those assembled a once over and says I think it is only fair since I traveled all the way from Shallamas to be here, that you tell us who you are first.


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So how does one join as a player and add a character?