Kip, Devotee to Azathoth's page

Kip nonchalantly whistles.

perform: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

but it seems like he keeps sticking his tongue out the whole time

sense motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Sniffling and then running his finger along his nose, Kip will walk over to the chair by the wall. As Kip moves the chair, seemingly to sit, he turns to what I'm guessing is a portcullis on the wall and sneezes. Kip then looks around and steps in front of the portcullis so Devargo can't see it, acting like nothing happened.

I'm just trying to figure out what to have Kip do, that would certainly clear up any questions on what to do. Also don't forget there was a perception check from before, on page... (looks it up) 16.

And with that Kip shall gladly continue to guard the rear of the party as they enter the spider's lair.

"Think if I save him the trouble your business might go more smoothly?"

bluff aid: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

Kip really doesn't care about the guard he just wants to get inside

sense motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4

"I'm here to make sure things go well. Does that mean 'removing' road blocks like this?" Kip asks looking between Vulpina and Andreas

Not sure if we are actually in combat, they had no problems with Kip walking around holding his hammer earlier.

Kip's 'surprise round' action is to continue walking towards his destination... considering he is the slowest in the party if anyone wanted to get there ahead of him, they could.

"Pretty sure the guards just did a step aside with a 'go on through', didn't lead us to where we're headed. I mean this guy is called the king of spiders, but he doesn't act like miss queeny. He acts more like... a mob boss, a bandit chief, or a cult leader...." Kip stops mid ramble with a slight twitch after saying that, he promptly pulls out his hammer, turns, and slowly starts marching his way to the boat.

"Ya know because we were here before, we could use that as a reason for us being here again. Something about talking with competitors or something like that or having some fallow up with the scum. Not that I'll do any talking, I'd probably say something that would only lead to more problems."

"I don't think we're too quiet, so hows about you guys talk our way in and we do what we need to. Either that or our little friends here make a distraction so's we can walk in unnoticed."

Aside from whatever people buy, I think we would sell the leather armor, longswords, 3 of the longbows (kip is keeping one), and all the saps unless someone thinks we should keep any. I also have no problems selling the crossbow bolts, tanglefoot bags, thunder stones, or signet ring.

Seems like everyone is ready.

"Now we wait. Then at the dead of night we strike!"

"It's fine if you're being a 'do no harm' kinda doctor, and we ain't going to ask you to do any of the real dirty work. We're just putting down someone the Sable comp. can't legally touch, even if they really want to, but if you ever feel bad about it just pretend you're on one of those crusades your god had people running on." Kip says to sylvan.

When looking at items and waiting for nightfall Kip says. "Unless anyone has suggestions, I think I'm ready to go when the time comes"

"King of Spiders. Proudly flaunting lanterns with dream spider motifs. The dream spider, a key to the production of the drug known as shiver. An old man, whom had wronged us all, now dead. The old man sold the drug, but does not have a lab, nor spiders, nor stable location to create the drug. A dealer must have a supplier, without which they have no product. An ally of our enemy is not but an enemy." Kip says this in a somewhat cryptic tone... only to return to his normal up beat tone as he continues "Of course just because Devaygo has everything, and probably is making the drug, doesn't mean he was working with old Limb. But making the poison is good enough reason for me right now."

Kip recently got MW theives tools, and has a +7 to his disable device (+3 ranks +2 dex +3 class skill +2 masterwork tools -3 armor). Kip can open locks with finesse or brute force whichever is necessary.

Kip's grin grows into a smile at Vulpina's comment "I like that idea."

While leaving after the refusal of the dragon sale Kip says to Vulpina "See if you tried more we could have got the info and a lizard.

Once out of earshot of any guards "I still think my plan to go in at night and put his head through his pillow with my hammer was a better idea."

Walking back to the group Kip notices the brothers exchange glances "Anything else we need here or can we leave this dung heap behind"

"I think you should have argued a lower price for what could be as valuable as rotten meat. But I'm just the hammer here, even if I don't like the dump. I'm not here for my thoughts." Kip holds his shield hand out for the gold. There was no chance the crazy fox man was the one put in charge of the money, at least until now

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

curses... I'll still take every chance I get to roll it.

and by verbal and somatic you mean emotion and thought, occultist is a psychic caster. Of course paizo has made the errata saying all casting is noticeable, since otherwise psychic casters could cast in public without being noticed... only downside is it affected SLAs as well. All spells sparkle or something like that.

Edit: found the pesky FAQ, feel free to say this isn't how it works if you want https://paizo.com/paizo/faq/v5748nruor1fm#v5748eaic9tza.

Kip seems completely unfazed by being called a freak. probably shocking no one

sense motive: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Aaaaaaaaah so close. No way I could cast guidance for those, right? Probably not something I should do anyways. Can aid be given to the perception check? or something to get the +1 Kip's missing.

Kip has no reason not to trust this ...thing in front of him, except for the spiders everywhere, him not seeming to like him or Vulpina, and the dream spider lanterns, but other than that nothing. As guard Kip stays to the back, unless otherwise noted.

Kip pauses his vigilance as devargo speaks, narrowing his... staring intensely at him with his squinty eyes, before going back to scanning the room.

perception again: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Kip looks about the room. He doesn't seem to like the place and keeps his eyes on the webs, unless something else catches his eye.

...I think we are now ready to go, the rest of the party seems to have their plan together.

"Should just stay foxy, foxy is better."

I feel like I should point this out now, but Kip has no shadow. Umbral Unmasking

I'm guessing that at this point everyone is ready to go. The train may continue 'O mighty GM', just remember Kip is at the back of the party and carrying his hammer while going in.

upon losing the debate
"Fine. Lead the way." Kip continues to grumble to himself (in aklo) a bit with carrying his hammer, rather than leaving it stowed.

When learning of Vulpinas' true nature.
"I didn't know you got foxy too!"

"I won't ask if you always do what your 'supposed' to. Since, you know, your supposed to take issues with others to the proper authorities, not kill him like the scum he is. As for me... I don't care for the company he seems to keep." Kip says gesturing to a lantern, then pausing looking at it, "hmm, you know it also just occurred to me that someone didn't have the ability to make what he sold, always on the move, no lab to make, nor spiders for ingredients. But this 'king of spiders' has a stable place to stay. Place enough to make and keep what he needs."

"Much as I like a good brawl, I still think we should go late at night. Anyone still around you can talk through. Once we are in we have free reign to look around, take out someone who sounds about as bad as someone else we may have murdered, and take anything he may have on anyone. I mean if he as info on this important noble guy, who knows who else he may have info on. My guess would be anyone with... noble ties.

"Not to mention that it will use less bribe money."

One thing Kip will buy will be masterwork thieves tools, cause he doesn't have any yet. Also how are rerolls being handled? Only thinking about that now of course, but still something to consider. Is it once for the whole AP, once per effective chronicle, once per book, once per major event, or something else I haven't thought of?

Well I'm going to say that the party rested for a day and returned our borrowed gear. The next day we sold stuff that we don't need and buy stuff we want. Assuming that no one had issues taking the dagger Kip will hold on to it, unless the rest of the party decides it's better to sell it. And then when we go to "talk" with the next guy we will arrive late at night, when Kip says so.

Just to clarify: but we are on a new day right? I'm at least expecting that we are and that all usable resources are updated... and merciful items returned

Kip hand strays to his hammer every time he looks at the lanterns. With a light growl he says "Let's just get in, bash the guys face in, grab the stuff, and get out."

Kip would have grabbed the papers and, unless stopped, the dagger from the desk before we left while saying something about doing things the boring way, and dumping the papers out when we got back. He also would have gone to do his taste test with the finger and mystery meat.

As for now... Kip high-fives the guy saying "Hi, I'm Kip. Nice to meet ya."

"They like talking, I like hitting. Same choice I gave the poodle boys, which option do you prefer; the boring way or the fun way?" Kip says this and he seems to remember something. "Wait where's that finger I should check that compared to the mystery meat..." Kip looks back at the man with the bow "Well, I guess that will wait till we're done here." Kip's hammer then glows for a moment as it seems to gain weight.
talk, talk, talk, lead blades on hammer

"Seafood has been tenderized." Kip looks at the ring, "Well its something I guess. I'll look at it later onwards and upwards."

Kip looks at his hammer "Why do I need to throw you now? Eh, why not?" Kip then throws his primary weapon at the blue reefclaw.
Damage: bludgeoning, magic, non-leathal.

mjolnir: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 4 + (5) = 17

After Kip's hammer hits powerfully... into the wall next to the reefclaw, he pauses with his hand outstretched as the hammer falls to the ground. Kip looks at his hand "Right... Throw not return... Into the fray! Kip then jumps down the hole, right next to the reefclaw. "You gonna cook yourself yet?"

"Let me at 'em! Let me at 'em! I can't get 'em! I'm gonna get 'em!" Kip goes from spinning his hammer in his hand to flipping it easily in the air. Kip uses legacy weapon to give the magic hammer the thrown weapon quality as he stands behind vulpina.

Kip starts spinning his hammer in his hand "Alright seafood, last chance. Show us the shiny or cook yourselves, otherwise Kip is going to get smashy."

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Kip looks around, well kind of. He's more preoccupied staring at the reefclaws. "So... Seafood see anything shiny down here? You speak this language? Does seafood know what I'm saying? Fetch. Seek. Self-cook..." Kip continues attempting to elicit assistance from the reefclaws, while referring to them as seafood.

If Kip got a question from his previous knowledge check (total of 12) then I would be looking at special attacks.

"The floor grate moved. Lots of space to hide stuff. I've haven't been good at finding stuff if you want to take a look. Also has walking seafood if anyone wants some." Kip calls out from the bottom of the grate.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
K.Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Kip calls back up to the others "I found another hidey-hole. On a side note, who wants seafood for dinner?"

As the party regroups upstairs Kip notices the boodle bag. "Wait, you found that downstairs? What else did I miss? I'm a gonna double check for other places to hide things down there while you guys look around this room. Leave no table unflipped. And if you find what's-his-face and need my help before I get back, just call for a 'negotiator'."

Kip will head back down stairs and start pulling drawers, moving furniture, and lifting grates that aren't bolted down. starting wit the big room.

"So familiar, must have been somewhat recent. Hmm... Gator? Hippogriff? Giggles? Hookshanks? Cowhammerboy? Not sure which one it is, but I would guess one of those."

heal: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (6) + 0 = 6

"Hmm," not sure what it is Kip licks one of the unidentified meats to try and see if he can recognize the taste. He then looks at his, probably perturbed at his action, companions "What? I bite a lot of things when I fight. If I can't tell what it looks like maybe I know what it tastes like."

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

"Bunch of nasty animal pens, worse than some of the alleyways in town. nothing else to see. Moving on!" Kip knocks open the next set of doors.

"Well since no one seems forthcoming with ideas, I'll clear this floor while you watch the stairs." Kip walks over to the north west doors and before he opens them says "Don't worry if I find anyone I'll ask them if their Berik before I hit them."

Kip takes one of the bows and a quiver of arrows then walks to the back. "Keep checking this floor or head up? probably want to clear this floor just in case, but don't want anyone upstairs sneaking out on us. Decisions, decisions "

Kip looks at his armor "I don't think my dragonplate would work well with robes. Besides I prefer black and white to black and red."

Azathoth's sacred colors are black and white