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Couldn't take that player acting like that. It doesn't matter. Johnny after seeing a person injuring his companions would have taken a swing at her if she past me. Just his code of honor.

To be honest if Yolanda at this time were to move past me I would take an opportunity attack and slap the one harming my friends with my morning star.
and seeing as the player would not be expecting an attack from me it would be flat footed and therefor be cause for backstab.

AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
attack: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
backstab: 1d6 ⇒ 4

AoO: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

So with that in mind Yolanda is on the floor of the burning building unconscious.

Suck on that from those that are unworthy

Johnny moves over to Noro smiling

I am sure they have something, but these libraries tend to be big on large books with small print. Not exactly my type of book.

Looking to the others

Well I tried to confuse and mess up the first mate making him think that the captain was dead but I am not sure he actually believed me. And if he did catch on he probably thought that I was trying to get him to reveal things he shouldn't. Which to be frank is exactly what I was trying to do.

Johnny’s face frowns a bit at Abstentia’s words,

You mean that this thing is bigger than a large cult of face stealing psycho killers? Really?... Great just can’t wait to see how this turns out.

Shaking his head Johnny moves towards the doors to find his way to the other group.

Johnny makes his way to the temple and tells the other group how Noro kicked much butt.

Walking over to Noro Johnny smiles.

I like your style

Johnny starts looking through the clothing of the thugs to find any clues.

Take 20 on searching if able

Getting up the stairs Johnny charges into the room weapons at the ready and sees the situation is in hand. Slumping his shoulders slightly he looks at those that are left.

Please give me a reason to use my weapons... Please do it

Johnny flips against the wall in order to get behind the foe in front of him.

acrobatics to avoid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Morningstar: 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 0 + 2 = 18
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
backstab: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Shortsword: 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 0 + 2 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
backstab: 1d6 ⇒ 3

[ooc]I have posted and my posts seem to be missing.[ooc]

attack two weapon sword: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1
damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
attack two weapon morningstar: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (19) + 0 = 19
damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Remembering several things he was taught Johnny knew it was better to stick together in fight. Johnny will follow his party through the door trying to see what he can and moving in the shadows.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Well I am not surprised at all.

Johnny smiles wanting to get a little exercise as it were.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

I don't like this it is most likely a trap so be ready for anything especially an attack from all sides

Johnny pulls out his weapons and appoaches the ally

stealth: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 4 = 26

I was planning on following them with you following me but I wouldn't have told you that as you are reacting. Either way is fine with me

Sorry i did forget that he wasn't actually a victim but I do like pressing the gnome because if he knows where Ab is we can follow him and if he knows any information the fear may make him give it up.

I was a bit confused but do want to shake this guy up a bit so bluff it is.

BLUFF: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

So you see we want to find out what we can to be able to close out this case.

Johnny continues his bluff in hopes of shaking this guy a bit and if he doesn't give up the information he might be able to track the gnome to see where he goes next.

looking down at the gnome with a bit of disgust at his last statement.

This piece of work could care less of the death just what he can gain

thinking he might be able to use this to his advantage.

His face is unrecongnizable actually only magic led us to understand it was him. So you are telling me you have something to gain with his death?

It does seem we have had some misinformation. How long ago did you leave Cap'n Ab and what was the reason for your departure?

Johnny looks some what confused.

Well my good gnome. It seems your employer has lost his life at the hands of some very nasty people. We would like to know who might have wanted him dead and who stands to gain the most. We also fear that you may be a target as well.

Johnny looks deeply at the gnome to ensure that he understands that this is very serious and he also wants to see the reactions of the gnome and those with him at this news.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

calmly Johnny looks at the gnome.

It is about your employer and it would be best if we talked quietly over there

Johnny moves over to the guys.

Now now we can't be having issues inside. Ragnaros, why don't you come this way and we can talk about a few things.

Johnny points over the the table that he had earlier staked out.

Well thank you for your time. It seems he may have gotten himself in a bit of a situation and we are looking into it.

Johnny smiles and backs away slowly making sure to not look directly into the eyes of the animals but keeping his eyes open to them.

That is not a bad idea. I might be able to glean something from them and hope it doesn’t come to blows.

Johnny will get up and walk slowly over to the table with the thugs.

Hey there good fellows. My friends and I are looking into a few things and wanted to know if you could help. Do you know a Captain Ab and his first mate? We were trying to get a hold of them about some issues with the ship

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Johnny gives a smile and a slight bow.

Oh by all means we are not looking to start anything only to gather information. We will be very careful not to cause any problems but will wait for the gentleman to arrive. And besides I am sure I wouldn't taste very good.

Giving a wink Johnny turns to the others and continues,

So what do you guys think?

Johnny keeps his eye open for anything and everything.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Johnny quiets down so only his new friends can hear.

Well seems an elf, a human, and a half Orc have overheard us and seem interested in either us or those we are looking for. Maybe we should keep an eye on them.

Johnny looks for a table against a wall preferably in a corner that will give him the ability to see anyone coming at them at all times.

Johnny will stroll up to the bar and look the lady in the eyes.

Well my dear lady it seems we are in the need of your help. We need information on a couple of people an were told that you would be a wealth of knowledge that could help.

Johnny smiles at her through her mask. He had known her type before the barkeep that knew all the dirt on everyone in town. Though he also knew that it usually took gold to grease the wheels, but hoped that the Tears were enough to make sure he could get the information he needed.

Can you give me some information on Colin Ab and his first Ragnaros? It seems that Mr. Ab has gotten himself… well … let’s just say he won’t be coming around anymore.

Johnny tries to see if her or anyone else reacts to the news.

We are in the need of information that I am sure you have or can obtain. Who might have it in for Ab?

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

hopin my compatriots see the room better than I.

Well let's go to the old Fang and then to the residence of the Captain and then the first mate

Nodding and giving a wink to the sedcretary, Johnny looks to the others.

Johnny picks his head up after looking the list over.

Well I say we start with Colin Ab, owner of the Lady Regret. If no one objects that is

Johnny steps forward and holds out his hand to accept the list.

Very well let’s get this thing started then.

Once received Johnny will look over the list.

Can you provide the list of names?

Looking to the others now in his newly formed group Johnny will ask.
Shall we simply go down the list or is there another strategy that the rest of you wish to use.

Johnny is not showing it but you get the distinct feeling that he would rather be doing more than what the group is doing.

I was hoping for some action but this investigating stuff can be somewhat tedious. Oh well I am sure once we find the culprits there will be plenty of action.

And then suddenly a smile comes across Johnny’s face.

I will do what ever the groups want to do

Sounds good to me.

Johnny says in a calm matter as he looks at Zayid slightly and then begins to speak again.

I think my group should look into these people you have identified as victims. We might be able to learn if there were common factors that linked them

We could cover more ground if we split up. what do you guys think?

Johnny stands there as if he has nothing better to do relaxed and at ease but his eyes still have an intense look about them.

Fine with me I am trying to post at least once a day but the new years seems to have brought with it a lot of side tracks. Workload increasing, 15 inches of snow, loss of interenet, and sub zero temperatures. Not a great start to the new year.

know local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

The tattoo is the trademark of the Seaborse Express, an up-and-coming shipping business trying to solidify its first footholds in the Magnamarian shipping industry.

We might find out if they have some enemies.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Johnny quietly sits trying to observe everything around him. Seeing the exchange of the dagger he wonders to himself what it was all about.

Johnny gets up stretches slightly and then moves to the meeting place.

I hope we can get a clue as to what is going on with these murders today. The longer the trail goes cold the harder it will be

Johnny retires to the bunk area and lays his head down trying to figure out why these murders are happening.

Johnny shakes his head a the little almost fight but was ready to jump in if needed.

As the conversation with the elf goes on he listens but says nothing aloud.

Funny but I seem to be one of the only ones that deserves to be here

Johnny will walk around trying to pick up anything he can from conversations but not trying so hard that he would be noticed as doing so.

training and socializing sounds fun.

I think I might like this new life

Also a safe was broken into and then closed after the contents were removed… if any existed… and the blood of the victims was wiped inside of it. A hand print was left inside of the safe as well. I would believe that the killers were after something and the killings were part of it for some reason. At the others scenes of murder were things taken as well?

Johnny seems perplexed at the thought of thieves killing in order to access to a safe.

It is easier to go in quickly and quietly to take what you want. Killing adds to the possibility of getting caught

I believe we are dealing with a cult but a cult looking for specific items as well. To break into safe is not the work of a simple killing cult. They could be wanting to bring something else about.

Knowledge Local on cults: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Well this is a very nice wall safe, but I don't think I will have much trouble in opening it.

Johnny give a little smirk and gets to work on the wall safe.

taking 20 disable device = 30

After opening the safe johnny steps back at the sight of blood smeared all over the inside of the safe.

My god why would they do this?

Looking into the safe Johnny points out that there seems to be a bloody hand print or a partial one at that on the back of the safe door.

johnny takes 20 perception on the wall to know why it is different 24

This piece of the wall here seems odd we should look to see what would cause this

Know Loca: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Well this should be quite interesting. Investigate the person or persons involved in a half a dozen murders or so over the past few months that all featured a demonic symbol of some kind. And the murderers go after anyone with no set type of person that they kill.

Looking over everyone he adds

Well where do you all believe we should start

Johnny thinks upon the words of Absentia.

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Looking to know about the dogs and the general mood of the people

Zayid it wasn't a threat. I don't make threats. Threats are made by those that don't really intend to follow through with what they say. Don't endanger my chance at freedom and you have nothing to worry about.

The stoic look on Johnny's face is one that shows he is not joking but is very serious.

Johnny will put the sword away and take a step back.

I meant what I said

Hearing Freia's plea Johnny Moves quietly up to the beast producing his sword.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

I don't want to go back and be a prisoner. I will kill it before I let you set it free. It either goes back alive or dead. Your choice Zayid

The fierce sound of Johnny's voice shows that he is not joking and means business.

Sorry work had me tied down yesterday something fierce. If I don't post move on as if I am being quiet in the background. Should be okay today to post a couple more times.

Johnny stands there watching the strange exchange between his new friend and the animal. He steps back and looks at the situation with a quizical look.

Why do we not beat this thing into submission and be done with it. What is he trying to do.

Do what you want but if that thing takes of your hand I will be calling you stumpy

Johnny smiles but is ready to pounce if needed.

Wis: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
Dex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Acro: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Johnny is no longer thinking as he move but reacting as people come into and out of his way.