Kronk the Cook's page

Hi guys! Posting it on all my pbps.

Our offshore team at work is very affected by the pandemic at the moment and with the fiscal year approaching to an end, our reduced capacity is terribly affecting my time. For the next several weeks it will likely impact me in such way that I simply won't be able to keep up with the forums, things normalizing only as we start approaching mid June.

For the games where I play, GMs please feel free to bot the characters. If you don't desire to bot me for so long, I completely understand, apologize for the late notice and wish you all the best of fun. If you hold me around, though, I should be back after this storm.

For the games where I host, my sincerest apologies to the players - I won't let you hanging so if you stick around until my return we will give it continuation as normal. Otherwise, please message me and once I'm back I'll recruit replacements.

To everybody, I'm sorry for the late notice and I hope we will continue playing together once I'm back!

Cheers,

Archlich

Kronk holds for moments, looking around, but finally sheathes the sledgehammer and goes to embrace the newcomer.

Well... In this case, more allies are always welcome! - he says - I am Kronk... Kronk the cook, and it's a pleasure to meet you!

The chubby, greasy, almost middle-aged cook has an easy smile and is the latest person you'd imagine to be adventuring but... Times ask for it, so the unlikely hero is right where he belongs.

The cook pulls his sledge ahead, most as of a reflex, as the man and his wolf approaches.

Who are you? - he's a lot more blunt than Straug, and his tone seems to suggest he's getting a little paranoid with the people they're finding around their path.

Kronk insists as he can, shocked that he's able to flank a kitchen utensil with one of his comrades.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 1 + 2 = 17 PA, Flank
Damage: 3d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 5) + 6 + 3 = 19
Sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Kronk attacks the cauldron itself - weird as it would sound. He carefully moves to a flank position before doing so.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Tumble

Man, that's not the way I like handling my pans! - says the cook, swinging his improvised weapon against the construct.

Back in Shikigami style.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 + 2 = 26 PA,Flank - I don't think it truly applies, but...
Damage: 3d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) + 6 + 3 = 18
Sneak: 1d6 ⇒ 6 Not sure if flank/sneak applies, but anything helps to try to overcome the hardness

Well, I'm not going to let him there by himself! - says Kronk, coward as someone can be, but summoning courage to step behind the rogue.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Extra +2 if it's dim light inside

Yeah, there is something wrong going on here, mates! - says Kronk, a little shaky while carrying his sledgehammer.

Scooby, where are you?

If anyone needs help because of encumbrance, Kronk is strong enough to help carry stuff, so feel free to throw it to the cook-mule :)

I'll call dibs on the MW chain shirt, if that's okay with everybody? Not really much else I can get use out of the rest.

This is all of great help, your Majestic Queen Majesty Lady. - says Kronk, breaking from the silence he reserved to give his allies space to diplomatize - Mushrooms, check. What... What were be those that occupy ruins?

His voice trembled a bit at the end, having heard only stories about the kind of evil that would linger at ruins.

Kronk follows behind Thal. The almost middle-aged, somewhat obese man walks towards the queen and stops.

Nice to meet you, madam queen. Your... Queenest? - he stops to look back to the others, whispering ... is there a feminine for majesty? Oh, it's majesty too? - Aham. I mean, Your Madam Majestic Majesty Queen.

Both of his hands go his waist.

I am Kronk! Kronk... The cook! - he says - Er... That's it. Mama never bothered with other names. Just Kronk.

I never met a queen! - says Kronk to the others, trying to avoid being overheard - This might be an opportunity not only to find a cure, but potentially establish new diplomatic channels.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 Just to play on the safe side!

Er... Hello? - says Kronk, not a drop of charisma in his humble soul - We... Who are you?

Kronk looks at Cathoris with the side of his eyes, but keeps the silence. He's trying to pay attention to their surroundings and guard the magus as he works his arcane magic.

Frog sushi tonight it is!

So, maybe we should rest and let Cathoris try his spell tomorrow! - says Kronk, not really looking forward to staying there much longer but... Agreeing with the idea.

Kronk never even saw a fey, so just their mention makes the cook shiver. Yet, he pretends everything is fine - he's feeling more and more like an adventurer himself.

Does any of us have a rope? That would probably be helpful to carry if we are to climb, or if any of us is to climb it.

I don't think I ever walked so far! - spoke the cook - Is this the Feywood? I only heard stories about it.

I don't want to enter in a discussion for anything. Right now, we're all fairly leveled around and it could be useful to anyone. I could definitely use more defenses as at least half of our party, so I am okay with the GM rolling to anyone who so desires to use it. I just won't agree with "in-character claims" as that's not how we should function as a party. Let's not be greedy!

Just calling attention again: Kronk is also interested in the ring, as I think other people likely are (pretty much all of us could benefit from it). Can we roll for it?

Searching around the lumber camp for anything of interest...
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Searching for tracks...
Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Kronk shakes his head in agreement with Thal and starts searching around. However, the cook is not talented at all for such thing either, so for moments it just seems like the obese almost-middle-aged man is wasting his time.

I actually like #1 a lot better and it's the one I used in the past and recommended my groups. Like the GM brought up, it helps enforce the "social contract" that some people (hopefully not this group!) seem to neglect.

As for things that more than one people can benefit and there's not an overall consensus on who should use it, my recommendation is to simply roll. When I host my games, I usually roll for my players when more than one wants something and there's not an obvious person who'd benefit more.

For Kronk, the only truly useful loot we found would be the ring. Kronk could use the extra armor, and as it's useful to everybody, can we maybe roll in discussion for it? Or all the interested people, at least? (or, maybe, the GM could roll). Kronk could potentially buy a better armor, but I'm not sure if leather lamellar would be available, and he probably can't afford a chain shirt :$

Kronk saves all the coins he can find and humbly wraps it all in his backpack, happy to see more money than he ever saw before. He was closer to have almost 100 gold! This was incredible for the cook, always paid in silver.

Once all is decided and everybody is ready to depart, he pushes the sledge back to his shoulder and moves with the group.

It's telling me the file doesn't exist Straug! Thanks for the effort, though.

From my part, I don't know what exactly to "buy" for Kronk. I might end up just saving the gold for now.

Oh, definitely! - says Kronk, tapping Falkwyn gently on the shoulder and walking side by side with the man towards the office.

At this point, any armor will end up helping Kronk. I don't think he can use the scale armor anyway, brawlers can only use light armor. Kronk is using a hide shirt right now. As for the ring, Alexander: we should probably talk in Discussion about it, and keep in mind the loot distribution. I like the method where each person can claim items from the party loot by paying the selling price to them (so, a +1 RoP would mean paying 1000 gold, half of its 2000 buying price).

Kronk looks awkwardly at the spoils of their last adventure, not really knowing much if anything would end up being any useful to him or the others at all. He wasn't used to it and didn't hide.

I am glad you guys are finding these things useful... We should really try to use them as we journey in our quests. - says the cook - From my side, I don't think I know how to use most of it!

He laughs for a moment, still delighted on how far from his reality this was all sounding.

You are way too kind. You cheering a fat, middle aged cook that doesn't know how to swing anything properly designed as a weapon. To be honest, I'm as surprised as you are with how effective my old tool had been. - he says, almost immediately following - Besides, it seems our success should always be shared, as we all work well together. If we're not a true band of adventurers as some commonly see, I think we are at very least as effective as they are on the job.

I am very glad we're all alive, kids. - says the cook, reclining on the chair - Honestly... For moments I thought one or more of us were gone for. My apologies if I was shaking a little more than I should.

Kronk AC:15(FF:13/T:12)CMD:17 HP:10/15 Saves-FO:+3 RE:+4 WL:+1
Commoner 1 / Brawler 1 M Human Defenses: N/A
limited abilities: N/A HeroPoints:2

1d10 ⇒ 3

Yeah I’m keeping my 6!

Since brawler gives me Catch Off Guard as well, I'll start to train to replace my previous one with Improved Feint.

Kronk should be leveled now!

So... We got at that point! Leveling!

How would it work, GM? Do we get PC classes now, or would it be NPC again? Or would we maybe switch from our NPC classes to PC classes?

Would I be able to retrain something (like feats) in any case? Especially for stuff that I already have (like Unarmed Strike for example).

Thanks! Happy to be in the game and having fun with my hard hitting cook :)

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 1 = 8

Lady of Graves! I can't find an opening even if my life would depend on it! - he lets out, making clear how he's shaken from the previous effects. His hands aren't steady, and he simply can't properly maneuver the heavy sledgehammer.

Kronk moves to the last enemy and tries to attack - but this time, his sledgehammer goes completely amiss.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 1 = 11

Whispering Way? Never heard of it! I'm a lot more into yelling, if you know what I mean. - he says, still a little shaken and now confused with what the enemy was saying.

Kronk was afraid - the cook felt as if the last of his blood was running, and unconsciousness was approaching. He wasn't a hero; he wasn't cut for that. He was just an overweight guy with a heavier than it looks masonry tool in hands, not even a weapon.

But he didn't give up. His friends depended on him. His own life depended on him finding the courage; and, so, he moved to attack the priestess, careful as to avoid giving opportunity for other enemies to attack him. If it had been ever a moment to put all his strength on a swing - that was it!

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 - 1 = 24
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) + 6 = 16

Confirm?: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 1 = 18
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6, 1) + 6 = 18

Kronk steps ahead, still a little afraid but pretending not to be, and attacks the enemy on his southwest corner.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 = 17
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) + 6 = 14

Kronk coughed blood, recognizing he was very much hurt. Yet, he wasn't beaten yet. It was pain, and fear, but the cook again flipped on his heels and let his belly weight push the sledge against the enemy in front of him with absurd violence.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 1 = 23
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 6, 4) + 6 = 21

You... You're next! - he barely found courage to yell the bravado to the spellcaster.

Kronk is shaken to his core, but tries to keep it together. Assuming his usually exotic style, he advances with his sledgehammer and tries to attack one of the enemies.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 1 = 23
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 6 = 15

The cook is clearly under the effects of the enemy spell, but yet does his best to help. Still a little hurt from before, all he can do is hope for the best.

I am not sure if I was ever healed either - I think we rest, didn't we? I don't know if I recovered, otherwise I'm at 6/8 HP right now

I am ready too, guys. Sorry for the delay... I should have gone easier on the fried cheese yesterday night. - said the cook, tapping his belly.

Finally back and free from the curse of the Paizo cookies! My apologies.

Kronk moves to help Straug with the ropes. The cook was visibly worried about the disease surrounding them, and despite not having a direct family to care about, he felt pain for each different person they found in the ill.

Kronk was more silent than usual. Concerned with Cathoris and his family, the cook could only think that if it was him instead, he'd probably have stayed behind to look after his, even if he couldn't do much. Yet, he admired the will of the adept, and knew that pushing their mission and being useful could be the best way to save lives.

I... I can see something there, below the waterline... But just faintly. - he says, scratching his head.

Kronk approaches as well, trying to look at the well. Used to work nights, he was hoping he could at least pierce a little bit on the dark to help the group.

Time for a good rest, I'd say, mates? - asked Kronk, visibly scratching his belly as if getting ready for some sleep.

Kronk's only good salting and frying animals! He will be on the second wagon.

Kronk starts loading the men into the wagons. The cook works silently at this point, basically just hearing what his companions have to say.

I agree. I'm glad this game throws a different spin in it with the NPC classes - at least it's something different than the usual!

Maybe we can get some of those wagons and load the lumberjacks to take them for treatment... If we still have time. - says the cook, scratching his head, not really a great specialist in the matter - Since we believe the water poisoned them, we can only hope that the ingested poison won't be transmissible some other way...

Kronk goes around, trying to avoid provoking attacks of opportunity as he moves, and then finally attacks the mite while flanking with Cathoris.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3) + 6 = 21

I'm... I'm good, young man! - replies Kronk, doing another sidestep and then attacking the mite.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Damage: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) + 6 = 18