Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Realizing that falling unconscious would help no one, Liam moves away from the flind and uses his wand on himself.
CLW:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Meanwhile, he desperately hopes that the creature chooses to go after someone still standing rather than his prone friend. "C'mon ya big lout! Not goin' ta take me down with wimpy moves like that!"
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
You are correct about the CMD; I will update that.
Liam grunts as he's pushed back, but as soon as he regains his balance, he launches himself back at his fallen friend to tag him once again with magical healing.
CLW for Ic:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
"C'mon mate, now's not the time ta be takin' a nap."
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
"Hmm, 'revenge' was a good choice, Gert. It woulda made sense. If it's similar maybe the cause that makes her want revenge? Perhaps Ana's earlier suggestion of 'Desimire' if she wants revenge for their death? Since it sounds a bit like Aglorn took her in." Liam looks to Ana and then shrugs as if to say Your guess is as good as mine, luv.
Note: This is all directed at the party, not at the djinn. So it's generally contemplation and not an actual guess. :-)
Liam looks uncertain when the meet the djinn, but he soon begins to rub his hands in anticipation of a fun riddle. He absentmindedly starts grabbing his gear out of the chest while muttering to himself.
"Hmm, a 'spoken declaration of belongin' or devotion to a cause'. An oath? Probably not the Pathfinder motto given her fallin' out. Perhaps there's a clue in the decor? Some relation to the brothers?"
History:1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 8 + (4) = 26For any info about the circumstances under which Pasha left the PFS.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Gert currently has his wand. What kind of an action would it be to grab it from her? Could I do it as part of/in the middle of a move? I have the prehensile tail trait, which lets me retrieve items as a swift action if it helps. Although I think that's only things on me.
If he can, he'll heal her to free Gert up from doing it. If not, he'll just make a heal check to try to stabilize her
With a cry of alarm, Liam rushes over to his fallen companion, desperately trying to stop the alarming flow of blood covering everything. "C'mon now, ol' gal. Not goin' ta let some grimy mutt take ya down, now are ya?" he mutters as he tries to apply pressure to her wound or waves a wand over her, depending
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam grunts at the blow. Hoping to keep the gnolls distracted while his friends deal with the leader, he begins tossing insults their way. "Awwww, look at the widdle doggies. Wid faces only a mother could wuv. So long as she's half-blind anyway. Too bad yours wasn't though, mate. She told me last night she still has nightmares 'bout the day you were born. Lucky I was there to comfort her though, eh?"
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
I'll aid the first person who tries to attack that gnoll since I don't think anyone is currently going after him. Which I figure means there's a good chance it just won't do anything unless someone happens to take down the boss this turn.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Oh yeah, forgot about that. If I change it to an aid attempt, does that still provoke? If not, I'll do that. If it does, I guess Liam will just take a full defensive action while yelling nasty comments about their mothers.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam will go either way. He'd just like some kind of distraction or maybe have people stand between him and the other slaves to block direct line of sight. I already made some disable rolls.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam lightly taps out the first part of the shave and a haircut knock (there's an audio file on the page you can play), pausing to listen at the door.
There are other people in this room right? Or did the other slaves all leave?
If there are other people:
Liam says in Shoanti, "I'm not sure our friends yonder would like me ta break out right in front of them. Or at least, I don't think Korshad would like it. We could try waitin' 'til they're asleep or see if they can be distracted-like."
If we're alone:
Liam quietly takes out his shrunken lock picks, says the magic word to re-size them, and attempts to pick the lock, afterwards slipping them up his sleeve. Since I assume he can't re-shrink them.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Seeing that they seem to have been dismissed, Liam tries to draw his fellow slave friends close and some distance away from the other slaves.
Shoanti:
"Gima is part of the Bellflower Network, which helps people escape Chelish slavery. She seeks freedom. Not sure what the gnolls said on the way in, but maybe they plan to get drunk on wine tonight? We could try taking advantage of that to look around, but I'm also kind of tired from the forced march. Sounded kind of like we might get a good look around during our 'training' tomorrow. What do you think?"
If any of the other slaves come within eavesdropping distance, Liam will suddenly break off talking in Shoanti to say the following in common. "Did you see tha' giant bird thin'? It coulda eaten us in one gulp, it could! We're lucky the blighter didn't see us!"
Winded from his earlier blow, Liam does not take well to the forced quick march. Although I s'pose it's better'n bein' bird bait.
Once inside the base, Liam gives the Kelishite a surprised look. A slave slave-master? He blinks. I guess it makes sense...kinda anyway; he'd be treated better this way. Probably.
He listens in silence to the man's little speech. Afterwards (and maybe partially during) his mind is abuzz with thoughts of strategy and escape. Best ta go at night. Maybe recon durin' the day? But not if we go tonight. But I'm a tad knackered. So maybe tomorra? But maybe the gnolls were plannin' on getting blathered?
Liam nods at Ana's words. "The help of some good friends can make all the difference in the success of a harvest."
Then with a sidewise glance at their gnoll captors for a response, Liam continues in a soft voice. "Ņemot vērā to kopējā, kādas ir izredzes mūsu sagūstītāji runāt citās mēlēs?"
Shoanti:
"Given their Common, what are the chances our captors speak other tongues?"
Sense Motive:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11To try to see if they understand the Shoanti.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Thanks Gert, but I can actually buy the manacles if you want. :-)
According to the description it's a DC25 perception check to notice that they're false. Not sure if I can make some kind of aid attempt to help disguise them though. That would be the only roll I make since I'm only hiding that and my shrunk item.
In case it's relevant for the false manacles. 1d20 ⇒ 14+1 bluff, -1 disguise, +6 slight of hand
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam gleefully rubs his hands when false manacles are brought up. "Ooo...shiny gadgets. We could also get some false-bottomed mugs and sleepin' powder ta drug the guards if it'd help. Maybe some hidden pockets or boot blades?" He seems to be more caught up in the idea of new tools than their actual practicality in the mission.
"But yes! I will definitely have my masterwork picks shrunken down, if it's not too much trouble ma'am." He bows hastily to Lady Darchana before unceremoniously dumping all of his other gear into the trunk. After a second, he seems to rethink and pulls his wand out. "Actually, Gert, perhaps you'd like ta hang on ta this? Seems like the kind o' thin' we might want handy-like."It's a wand of CLW with 32 charges remaining.
Liam is going to pretend to be a slave. He's keeping his lock picks as a shrunk down item, but otherwise putting all his gear (armor, weapons, things for making his extracts, etc) into the chest.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam grins, "How am I supposed ta know about these magical things? I just mix chemicals and such. Besides, seems to me you magic types like your mirrors: 'mirror, mirror on the wall' an' all that. They seem to be quite popular in books."
After Ana's comment, he pats her on the back. "Maybe if you just thought of yourself as our boss it'd help? Or pretend like we're a bunch o' scumbags, stealin' bread from the poor and hasslin' poor ol' widows for protection money or something." He does his best impression of a sketchy, no-good thief.
Bluff:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
It's somewhat passable, if a bit cartoonish and exaggerated.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
In case we still needed a local roll Local:1d20 + 10 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 10 + (1) = 15Not that that really helps.
"I think I'd also be better as a slave. I can have my lock picks shrunk down an' then use 'em ta escape my shackles when needed. We should prob'ly have at least one slave master though."
Liam then turns to Lady Darchana. "Is there any way we'd be able ta identify the scryin' mirror? I'm afraid I don't know much about divination magics, an' wouldn't want ta bring back the wrong one."
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
PFS#: 129459-2
Faction: Silver Crusade
Perception: +10, +11 vs traps
Init: +2
Sense Motive: +8
Day Job: Alchemy:1d20 + 11 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 5 = 35
Also, Liam is taking the Trap Spotter Investigator talent, so now the DM makes a secret perception check whenever he comes within 10 feet of a trap. So it may be a good idea to let him take point.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
"That thing weren't there before...was it?" Liam hurridly drops his bow and flicks his wrist, sending his dagger out of its wrist sheath and into his hand. He then attempts to distract the skeleton.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Seeing that Gert and Vev seem to have the hobgoblins under control, and that there isn't really anywhere for him to move anyway, Liam steps backwards to get out of Ana's way and readies an action to fire his bow if spellcaster makes an appearance.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
"There's something on the other side. A soft murmuring. Maybe enemies?"
Liam waits for anybody to do any preparation they wish, making sure his dagger and wand are in their wrist sheathes before drawing his bow and opening the door.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam pulls on the collar of his shirt, sighing in relief. "Glad that fixed it."
In the hallway, he moves to listen to the first door they come upon.
Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16Listening for signs of life/potential hostile beings on the other side.
He then reports if he hears anything, waits until everybody's ready, and carefully opens the door. North door, I believe, unless anyone has objections.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Taking another swallow from his waterskin, Liam says, "I'll do it. I'm already cursed it seems. Ready the rope!" before jumping in to the pit and tagging the skull with his wand.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam pulls out his waterskin and starts chugging.
Con:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
It seems to make him feel a bit better. Enough that he can talk anyway.
"Those pits are used to dry out dead bodies. And some live ones when hobgoblins were in charge. Man, this air is dry." He sips more from his water bottle.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Can you actually halve 1 damage down to 0?
Once she climbs out of the pit, Liam tags Gert with his wand. "At least there weren't any spikes at the bottom? Maybe it's harder to get out without help though otherwise it seems a tad silly for a trap."
CLW:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Perception:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
He then walks into the room. "Less humid, eh? While that might be useful in houses in the summer, I'm not sure why someone would try to make prisoners more comfortable."
Ummm, I guess a knowledge check to figure out what purpose the pit has or why it might make things less humid? Knowledge (any):1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 8 + (2) = 14
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam rummages through his bags. "I think I may have...ah yes, here it is: chalk!" He triumphantly holds up a few of the white sticks. "Should be able ta mark our path nice an' easy like. So long as no one comes along ta wash it off, that is." He pauses. "Maybe make the marks high enough that it'd be a tad hard for goblin-types ta reach?"
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
"Well, looks like you didn't need help at all, did ya gal?" Liam grins at Old Lace.
He then frowns, looking at the remains of the skeletons, nudging a bugbear femur with his toe. "Don't ya normally need some powerful magicks to go about raisin' tha dead? That's not normally the sort o' thin' I'd expect of goblins. Especially if they're just bandit-types." He idly pulls out his wand and taps himself as he continues to shift the bones about with the toe of his boot.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Drawing his dagger, Liam moves to back Old Lace up. Double move action. I have just enough movement that so long as it doesn't have reach, he doesn't provoke.
Liam, feeling uneasy about the obvious tension between members of his group and those running the caravan, awkwardly tries to start up a conversation with Camon. "So, you seem rather happy there mate. Excited to be out'n'about in the fresh air an' beauty o' nature?"
Making conversation with strangers is difficult enough that Liam's distracted and completely misses the skeleton popping out of nowhere.
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam's purchases have been made. He's looking forward to when he has both enough money and prestige to get himself a handy haversack.
So what's the deal with faction missions? I take it in this game they're just for flavor, but in other games/in the past they had some kind of benefit?
Investigator 3 (HP 13/24 | AC 19 T 12 FF 17 | F 3 R 5 W 3 | Init 2 | Percep 10)
Liam nods as he listens to Drengle's information. "Have you tried stowing any kind of trackin' device in the caravan goods before or tryin' ta follow the goblins back to their camp? While defense is good, I'm sure you'd rather not be havin' the goblin keep ahold of what they've already taken?"
