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"Hey, I can open a door by myself," Keltos quips. "That portcullis was a different story. I think it gave me a splinter." Keltos takes the opportunity to sharpen his sword with a whetstone, making as much screechy racket as possible.

Keltos keeps uncharacteristically silent, afraid anything he says will dissuade the woman from coming with them. He cannot help watching her closely, however.

"I'm working on it, but I'm fragile, okay?!" It's difficult to tell whether the human is being sarcastic or defensive.

I guess I'm just taking 20 on the portcullis this round.

"Okay, stop screwing around with the portcullis and shoot at them!" Keltos yells, nocking another blunt arrow.
Bow: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 4 = 20
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Haha, true that.

That was for shooting into melee.

"C'mon, Karuum, I had money on you in that round!" Keltos complains as he swiftly unshoulders his bow as he walks back to the portcullis. Keltos is not so adept with a bow, but the portcullis will take too long to lift for comfort. He quickly mocks a blunt arrow and lets fly!
If anyone knows a penalty for shooting through a portcullis, let me know.
Arrow: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 4 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"Yeah, I'm tired anyway. Let's get Karuum to mop it up." Keltos flops to the ground, apparently exhausted. It's difficult to tell if he's being sarcastic or not. His stomach growls and he pulls out a hunk of dry bread that looks like wandermeal.

"Break it down, fellas!" Keltos roars as he throws his weight against the portcullis with Ballar.

Strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Should this be considered an assist for Ballar's roll, because it's a new round?
Edit: Doesn't matter.

Not a problem, I was mostly saying that to Niversal anyway, because he was readying. It isn't a command for anyone though, it's primarily flavor text anyway.

"I'm hurrying as fast as I can! Karuum couldn't lift it on his own either, you could help you know!"

Hey! Save one for me, or so help me..." Keltos leaves the threat hanging in the air as he rushes to the portcullis and begins to lift. "Oy, Ballar, can I get some help here?"
Strength check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

"Attack!"

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Whyyyyy
Edit: For future reference should I say what I will do on my turn (like Karuum did) initiative notwithstanding?

In case that for some reason doesn't work, Keltos moves back a few feet (BA25) to watch Karuum show the portcullis who's boss. He leans back on his sword and yawns. "I was going to do that eventually," he quips.

The portcullis is open right? Jim picked the lock before he left I believe.
Shaking his head, Keltos unshoulders his sword, and, assuming a guarded stance, walks down the hall to the portcullis (BA24), looking for good places a trap could be along the way (unless that's a problem for anyone or they want to set up an order first or something, then I won't)
Intuition for traps: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

"Pft, only when I'm drunk," scoffs Keltos, feeling rather snappy but quelling the feeling."Tusky's got a point though. What's goin' on, where can we help?"

Keltos steps forward, once again booming loudly, "Why, the pleasure's all mine friend dwarf! That is, long as I'm getting paid well!" He bellows with laughter at his own sheer wit. "But seriously friends, you can depend on me even when I'm not rakin' it in...You can pay me in installments!" He roars again, taking a few seconds to realize his audience is at most smiling wanly.
To cover his moment of silence, he laughs again, in a more controlled manner, and remarks, "Anyway, I'm sure we'll all have a blast adventurin' together! And speakin' of blasts... Keltos sniffs the air several times and wrinkles his nose slightly before he continues, "...What's that smoke smell?"
Hey everyone, I'll give it to you straight, this is my first PbP and it looks slightly more complicated than most, but I think I've got the basics and I hope to learn it and have fun!
Edit: Not sure how that first impression went over, I'm a little overly conscious about first impressions. Either way, he's not always talking just to hear the sound of his melodious, melodious voice.

Arright, I have posted again but in the gameplay thread.

The big, burly human hands back the red robe, strides up and booms, "Pleasure to meet y'all. Keltos Rankenstar, professional mercenary at your service," as if completely oblivious to any possible danger. (He totally is.)

Looking at Karuum makes me remember I want a drawback. I like them, they're good for builds and RP (very Order of the Stick-y as well).

EDIT: Okay, I'd like to take Power-Hungry as my drawback. This is my big chance to continue where Jayne Cobb tragically had to leave off.

Level 3: 1d10 ⇒ 8
Level 4: 1d10 ⇒ 5
Phew, better than I expected.

Okay, 'sides equipment (which I need to do later), he's done. Sorry about the misconception earlier.

Oh, sorry, I did that in about a minute and didn't think, and I'm also going to think of an actual name.

Here is my submission. Not quite done yet.