Kent Allard's page

Thanks for running that. Please record this PC as dead.

Kent looks thoughtful.

"I am pretty sure that the scholars of the Grand Lodge wound be interested in studying that..."

@Helikon: Kargrom already rolled 5 checks in his last post - the results were 21, 24, 13, 22, and 24.

Kent shrugs.

"I have no objections to it."

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13.

Kent nods thoughtfully.

"What, precisely, would that entail?"

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8.

"I don't suppose we could come to some sort of arrangement for it, that takes blind chance out of the equation?"

Kent turns his attention to the one remaining hostile...

MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 damage.
MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10 damage.

With another shrug, Kent draws his bow, and opens fire.

MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7 damage.

With a shrug, Kent heads towards the other exit from the room...

Kent's expression is impossible to read, behind his great helm, but his voice is thoughtful:

"Actually, we are here to see the Manager..."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19.

Just checking, but the room description definitely doesn't match the map...?

Kent gives the room a quick once-over...

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18.

...then heads for the other exit out of the room with the talking skeleton.

Kent shrugs, and follows Khargrom.

Kent pauses, then responds, thoughtfully:

"Drandle Dreng?"

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25.

"There is another way down."

Kent confidently points out to the others.

"Let's try that."

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16.

Kent nods towards one of the tombs.

"Those doors are smeared in palm prints that appear to be made of 'gold dust'... I am pretty sure that is the one that we want."

Yes! :-)

Kent nods.

"Right then. I guess we should head to the cemetery..."

Kent fires off a brace of arrows...

MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11 Cold Iron damage.
MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 Cold Iron damage.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24.

Surprised by the explosion, Kent backs away, draws his bow, and fires a single shot.

MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11 Cold Iron damage.

Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27, for 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 2 = 10 *ADDITIONAL* Cold Iron damage.

"There are several other magic items, too..."

Specifically, the Staff, the Incense, and the Phylactery.

I meant any response from the other NPCs that I was trying to influence ;-)

Any response from the others...?

Recalling the unusual things that the party has found, Kent starts to mingle.

Moving over to Madame Adenalar, and notes:

"Excuse me, dear lady, but I understand that you have a fascination with rare and exotic flowers? We happened to come across this," he says, holding out the packet of lily seeds that the party found earlier, "which I think you might be interested in. It was just as well we happened upon them when we did - else they would have gone up in smoke, which would have been a tragedy. Perhaps such a joyous recovery might be reason enough for you to withdraw from the auction, so you can go and plant them... or to at least not bid against us, if we promise not to bid on the trellis?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23.

He then moves on to Abeesa Borkalik, and bows respectfully.

"We found this in a burning building - I think you will be *very* interested in what this document has to say..."

So saying, he proffers the will.

"I think you have more important things to deal with than this auction, yes?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28.

He then moves on to Famish.

"I have some plans here that I think you will find quite interesting - perhaps interesting enough to back out of the auction, so you can investigate them immediately...?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25.

Lastly, he goes to Pateba.

"If we promise not to bid on the statue of Brigh, could you be tempted not to bid against us on other items?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19.

Kent nods.

"Agreed, which is why I tried to see who the other bidders were."

Just bumping my earlier post ;-)

Kent nods, then moves forward to see who the other potential bidders are, and what is up for auction.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25.

Kent pulls out a blanket, and tries to help Tusk smother the flames.

CMB(Aid): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12.

That would be because it is not a magical weapon property - it is straight out of the CRB - a bow with a strength rating.

Kent fires at the remaining target.

MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10 damage.
MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16, for 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 damage.

Kent shrugs, and unleashes a flurry of arrows.

MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15, for1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7 damage.
MW Mighty [+2] Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26, for1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 1 = 14, for2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 2 = 13 *ADDITIONAL* damage.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18.

Kent inspects the stables more closely...

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27.

"This... is not good..."

Kent cautiously moves forward, bow at the ready, and checks the bodies.

Perception - 'Take 10' = 21.

Kent, unfazed by Tusk's direct approach, attempts to un-jam the door.

Disable Device - 'Take 10' = 20.

Kent nods thoughtfully.

"Right. Sounds like we should head for the Mendalari Estate in the Artisan's Souk."

Diplomacy(Gather Information): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26.

Kent turns and looks at Tusk, and shakes his head, sighing, before drawing his bow, and pointing an arrow at Tusk.

"I had no idea that I was traveling with someone that did not respect the laws of your country. Please believe me when I say that I am quite shocked by this turn of events. Do you need any assistance dealing with the criminal?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26.

Kent starts to politely ask around.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24.

Kent nods to Tusk.

"Bards can make them, as well..."

Kent has nothing even vaguely religious to hide.

Kent patiently waits until his turn.

"I am here on business - to see an artifacts dealer by the name of Torvad Shalzadin."

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12.

Kent is still distracted from the storm.

Kent shrugs.

"To leave a stranger to die, at the mercy of the elements, would be to be morally bankrupt..."

He then pauses thoughtfully for a moment.

"That said, that which does not kill you, simply makes you stronger..."

Yes, but you said only three people could do it, and I need a 16+ to succeed?

I figured that I was better off letting the three people with an actual Wisdom bonus +/- ranks in the skill (such as our Cleric), do it...

Having no skill with Heal, I'll sit this one out...

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14.

Kent weathers the dust storm, without complaint.

Well, Perception is still my best option, so...

"Hold! I can hear someone in trouble..."

Kent tries to pinpoint the location.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24.

Alert for bandits, Kent keeps an eye out for danger...

Kent asks around, to see what he can learn.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13.

A lithe half-elf, whose right arm has been replaced by a construction of organic-looking metal, speaks up.

"So we need to find Torvad, convince him to tell us where the auction is, give us his banner, and then win the Shard at auction, snagging whatever other choice items we can, along the way. Sounds *relatively* straight-forward..."

Too straight-forward. I wonder what the catch will be...?

Thanks for running this :-)

Going over the thread, there was also the note from 'Slagcrusher' noting that the Captain had told him/her/it about the caravan, essentially setting it up for an ambush... and the ambushers had that strange symbol emblazoned into their hides. That would be a 5th piece of evidence, right...?