Hercule Purroit's page

Don’t let Urwal near the letter! He will make corrections all over it, potentially destroying a clue!

My chronicle looks good, thanks!

I have just finished my business in Sedeq and would be available for a new case.

Hercule spends his time in Off-Hours study to learn the Goblin language.

Hercule picks through the appetizers and drinks. He then goes to see if he can find the historian Casira bint Meji. She seems a very civilized sort and likely good conversation. Maybe she can even tell him something interesting about the history behind geniebinding.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Adjusted Hercule’s position to take the spot that Walton vacated.

If Ahzeem has a heal left, Hercule could probably use it.

Delay until after Walton. If Walton vacates the flanking position, I will take it.

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Hercule finds the fumes most disagreeable.

He looks over at Fasiel to see if there is an opportunity there.
Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Deciding it is best to get rid of Safa’s irritating and unreasonable master, he strikes up to Fasiel and strikes.
Free Devise a Stratagem
Stride X 2
Strike
Strategic Strike, Sword Cane, sickened: 15 + 5 + 3 - 1 = 22 Agile, concealable, finesse
Piercing damage, strategic strike: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (2) = 5

“Let me carve some of that antler off then!”

Hercule looks an opening to attack Fasiel.

Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 13 Free action Safa’s Master lead

He sees something that he believes he can take advantage and strides forward. While adjacent to him Hercule does some fancy footwork and then attacks.

Acrobatics (T): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 Catfolk Dance vs Reflex DC, probably does nothing

Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Strategic Strike, Sword Cane: 13 + 5 + 3 = 21 Agile, concealable, finesse
Piercing damage, strategic strike: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (1) = 4

Stride, Dance, Strike

“I suggest you have Safa create a biography for you and deliver it to the Grand Lodge. We keep records about all sorts of trivial things.”

“What deeds are these? Sorry, only thing I know about you is that you blame our society for your failure as a genie binder.”

"Do you not recognize me, man? I am Fasiel ibn Sazadin!"

“If you want people to know your name, might I suggest you allow Safa to tell it to people when they ask?”

Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Quick to adapt, Hercule realizes it will not be necessary to search for Sofa’s master.

He draws his sword cane from the sheath and moves to a more central position next to the fountain. Deck in one hand and sword cane in the other, he stands ready for combat.

“Safa, I think you deserve a better master.”

——

With opponents finally visible, Hercule looks for an opening to attack the fiery rat minion first.
Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 4 Free action since it is subject of lean on Safa’s Master

Not liking the chances, he instead decides to move up and attack the cowardly master.
Stride twice

“Let me introduce myself as well. I am Hercule Purroit, a proud member of the Pathfinder Society. I find your disruptive behavior most rude.”
Free action to monologue as well.

“Seems all you will understand is my point.” This last line is delivered just as he thrusts with his sword.

Strike
Sword cane: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Agile, concealable, finesse
Piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

“Really?” Hercule says, looking at the deck. “I had thought it was the individual cards that caused the spells to happen.” He shrugs and keeps the deck in his hand.

He hesitates, putting a paw on his sword cane, but evidently decides to keep it sheathed. “Don’t want to make any of the guests more nervous.”

Looking to the rest of the group, he says “Time to go find Safa’s master!”

Would it be Search or Investigate to spot the red faced antlered person in the crowd?
Whichever it is, I want to do that as my exploration activity now.

“Thank you for the generous gift. It is most appreciated.”

Once the guests are cared for and wander off, Hercule says “I believe that is the last of the tricks that Safa mentioned. Now we just need to draw out her master.”

Looking at the deck, he says “Some of these seem quite useful. Are any of these spells something that one of you” gesturing to Alice, Ahzeem, Lioness and Zabini “do not have available today?”

Hercule would like the shield and electric arc cantrip cards. Specifically Electric Arc because it does NOT require an attack roll so it is a good spell to use when his strategem is poor.

“We do apologize for any pain and inconvenience you have experienced.”

Diplomacy E: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
If no one wants to do the medicine check, I say we give her one of the lesser healing potions in the crystal carafes.
Although Hercule is trained in Medicine, he isn’t good enough at it that I would want to try the check.

Hercule reassures Casira that Walton and Lioness will get her out safely. He then makes his way back out of the room.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Hercule attempts to keep the ladder steady as Watson moves across it with varying amounts of success. As he does this, he tries to chat up the guests. “I do hope that other than this minor inconvenience you have enjoyed the party. Think of the tale you will have to tell after this!”

Hercule Purroit's Acrobatics (T), fey and Prep: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29
Hercule Purroit's Acrobatics (T), fey and prep: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12
Hercule Purroit's Acrobatics (T), fey and prep: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16
Hercule Purroit's Acrobatics (T), fey and prep: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 = 10 Hero Point reroll, The aid roll is supposed to happen before the check and I would not have left a crit failure on Aid

Hercule Purroit's Acrobatics (T), fey and Prep, reroll: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 23

Hercule will switch out with someone who has hero points if the want to steady the ladder

The target of a Guidance is immune to further uses for an hour. That is the normal spell, but the psychic changes a lot of the normal rules. I have no idea if this is one of the things they change.

Hercule pauses to look at the situation and Zibini.

“Not sure what you can do, Zibini, but anything that makes this safer is appreciated.”

Guidance for whomever is to carry the NPC? If there is something else you can do, make a suggestion.
Hercule may be proud, but he is also willing to accept help.

Hercule looks to Walton. “Do you want to carry them, or shall I?”

Willing to carry the NPC or have Walton do it. If I don’t carry, I will assist by holding the ladder in place.

Hercule helps steady the ladder for Walton, then crosses so he can help from the couch.

Acrobatics to Aid Walton, various prep: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 = 25

Acrobatics to cross, various prep: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 2 = 25

Hercule says “Alright, I’m fine with the way Lioness suggested.”

He expands the feather token ladder and sets it so it goes to the couch.

“Who wants to hold the ladder and who wants to go across? I’m pretty good at balancing.”

I think that Walton is the best, with Ahzeem and Hercule being slightly behind him in skill. Hercule is willing to do it.

Seeing the flying fey appear, Hercule says “I’m not sure that will work…”

Although they fly, I assume they are still going to need to do the skill check and the creature’s acrobatics is worse than some of ours.

Hercule does his best to help by giving advice as the fey attempts to fly people out.

I’m guessing it would be three checks. Aid bonus doesn’t stack.

“I have rope, but fear I do not have a grapnel.”

“We do have the ladder that we should be able to position between here and the table. I believe it would be just long enough to reach from here to there.”

“What if we strung a rope from that door” pointing to the door opposite the stairs “to here so that people could hold the rope as they move. We would need to figure out a way to steady the rope, perhaps some of us holding it once we get it in place.”

First Hercule reassures everyone that they will be rescued.

“No need to fret, I’m sure we will be able to get you to safety quickly. Let me just look over the situation and confer with my colleagues on the safest way to do that!”
Doesn’t sound like a diplomacy is required. If it would help please let me know.

“I am Hercule Purroit. I am pleased to meet all of you.”

Since none of the furniture is burning, he takes a little time visually searching the room for any hidden surprises.

Hercule cleans off his blade before sliding it back into the cane. He then fiddles with his hat and his clothing starts cleaning itself.

He helps with the cleanup in the kitchen. By the time that is done and Ahzeem has treated Zibini, he is completely healed and Immaculately clean. See his invested items.

“Well, seems things are settled here. That makes four tricks. Only one more to deal with.”

He takes an appetizer from one of the trays and delicately munches on it.

Alice is a summoner, so there is only one HP pool between the two of them.
Also if someone does a Treat Wounds, it is an hour before anyone can Treat Wounds on them again. Doesn’t matter if it is a failure or success, it is still an hour before anyone can do it again.

@GM: Please double check your math. -9 -13 = -22 +14 = -8

“Thank you, Azheem!” Hercule calls out as he gets back to his feet.

Once on his feet he immediately goes over to the pot and attacks with his sword cane.

Sword cane: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Agile, concealable, finesse
Piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Yay!

Gameplay finally went to the next page. That fixed the bolding problem.

“It may be moving, but this is rare not raw.”

Hercule gets up. Analyzing the roast’s movements, he formulates a plan of attack and enacts it.
Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Strategic Strike, Sword Cane: 13 + 5 + 3 = 21 Agile, concealable, finesse
Piercing damage, strategic strike: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + (4) = 5

“I hope the kitchen wanted this sliced!”

“Excellent work, Walton!”

Yes, there are two doors. If we (as a group) come through both doors, then we need to spend actions closing both doors. I was assuming we only came through one of them. This may have been a bad assumption on my part, I don’t know.

Zibini, you may want to preface that by saying you wait until Lioness goes through the door. Conserve on actions as a group.

Hercule looks for an opening to attack Blue Pot. Although not an ideal opportunity, Hercule does see an opening that he thinks he can take advantage of.
Devise a Stratagem vs Blue Pot: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Strategic Strike, Sword Cane: 11 + 5 + 3 = 19 Agile, concealable, finesse
Piercing damage, strategic strike: 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + (4) = 6

He calls to Lioness and Zibini “Last of you in here, close the door! We don’t want these escaping!”

He then does some fancy footwork, getting in the way of Blue reacting.
Acrobatics, Catfolk Dance: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 vs Reflex DC

It happens to all of us. Strange thing is that we couldn’t do anything to reset it, usually you would at least be able to do that.

Hercule moves through the open door up to the blue pot and looks for an opening.
Stride, Devise vs Blue Pot
Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Not liking the odds, he instead looks over the creatures to try and determine what exactly the group is facing.
RK vs Rampaging Roast and Blue Pot

He will share what he finds out.

Hercule clips his cane to his waist and draws a sword from it. When Lioness gives him the signal, he opens the door and looks inside.

At hearing the noise, Hercule says “Sounds like we’ve found Safa’s next trick.”

He stands at the door, ready to open it as soon as everyone else indicates they are ready.

I would like to switch over to distraction

Seeing that Lioness is losing the crowd, Hercule decides to try and distract them long enough for Khayrat to pull himself together.

“Simply giving him some advice. Seems he is rather stuck, probably forgot where the door latch was!” He continues to banter with the spectators, drawing their attention away from Khayrat.

Perform, Persue a Lead: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10 Hero Point
Perform, Pursue a Lead, promo: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 27

While Lioness is distracting the crowd, Hercule joins Alice and Walton in trying to coach Khayrat out of their predicament.

He adds to what Walton said, pointing out how one can often detect such illlusions. Reaction of Clue In to give +1 circumstance bonus to his check.

He then tells Khayrat “If you can focus and calm yourself, you can turn this to your advantage.” He coaxes the fellow through how to calm himself and suggests that when the spectator’s attention returns to them, they perform a pratfall as if suddenly falling through a door or something like that.
Diplomacy, Pursue a Lead: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 = 27 I have the No Cause for Alarm feat as well.

Earlier with Agdal

Hercule asks Agdal about any sites he would recommend visiting while in Sedeq. He thanks the priest for any advice given.

——

Earlier after Agdal is no longer present.

Looking at the scimitar, Hercule says “Although I am trained in such weapons, it really doesn’t fit my style. Would any of you want to use it?”

I think only Walter is also proficient in martial weapons.

——

Now

“I wonder what other surprises Safa has for us. We best keep an eye open for this master with the antlers on its head.”

Hercule carefully climbs down and then spends a moment tidying the alter.

Going over to Agdal he says “Greetings, good sir. I do apologize but it appears there is a trickster attempting to cause trouble. I do not believe we have formally introduced ourselves.”

“I am Hercule Purroit.”

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 I think that I could also use Pursue a Lead for +1 here as well.

“That doesn’t belong there!” Hercule says, pointing towards the rune he found.

Looking to Agdal Karga and Ahzeem, he says “Pardon me, in order to end this I must climb on the alter.”

Provided neither immediately objects, he carefully balances himself on the alter as he tries to gently remove the rune. He is very careful of where he steps, not wanting to further anger Agdal.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Thievery, Pursue a Lead: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27 Underworld Investigator allows me to use Pursue a Lead

Hercule says “I assure you this is not our doing.”

He then goes over to the statue and tries to find out what is happening.
Seek the rune

Smiling at the gnome, Hercule says “Why thank you, Ali.” as he accepts the business card. “I will make sure to mention the Lava Lamp to Esmayl next time I see him.”

Turning to Walton he says “Prone to anger and not careful with his words. Well that should put us at an advantage for any verbal duels!”

As he is saying this, he adjusts one of his cuffs. It looks like he has removed all the juice stains from his clothing. He then strokes his waxed whiskers.

He spends a moment looking at the frieze to make sure it has not been changed in some way, such as Aspis emblems being added or someone mooning the viewer.

Hercule excuses himself from the crowd and follows Ahzeem, Alice and Lioness.

As they get into the room, he says “Is there anything you can tell us about Safa and her master, Walton? I gather you’ve met before.”

Thanks, that makes more sense.

Welcome to Discussion Alice!

Where is the Stalwart eidolon from? I am not familiar with that one and can’t find it listed on Archives of Nethys. I do love your idea for the character!