Generally, I retire PCs once they hit 11, because there just aren't enough high-level play opportunities. Moreover, this seemed like an excellent IC justification.
Given that I am in one of TOZ's games at present, I am happy to step aside for him.
"Glad I am to see that we have survived the encounter with that sniper. Truly, I was concerned that we would all be seeing the Boneyard before long..."
A troubled frown crosses his brow.
"...that brush with death was a little too close for comfort for these old bones; I think I will retire, whilst I still have some wisdom and advice to impart to my clan."
Thanks for a great game, with a definitely nail-biting finish!
@GM BPC: Please report this character as 'Dead', as he has reached the end of his usefulness.
True, but that person can *tell* everyone else where he is, so that we can potentially do something (like, say, Glitterdust him) to make him more visible...
In any case...
Still wanting to contribute, Nixkamich scrabbles to his feet, and retreats part-way down the alley behind him, hoping that that will cut off line of sight from the sniper to him.
Unless he is on the edge of the building directly above me, that is...
Well, since a 46 Perception did not see anything, True Seeing doesn't help, and looking down from above (to try and negate cover) doesn't help either, clearly, this is meant to be a turkey shoot ;-)
About the only other thing I can suggest is using the air elemental (with its massive fly speed) to buzz all of the surrounding rooftops to find the shooter, since stealth doesn't work if you don't have something to hide behind...
Interesting. So, if they aren't actions, does that mean you can take them when Dazed, Stunned, or Paralysed? I mean, logically, you shouldn't be able to, but if, RAW, they aren't actions, that means you can...
That said, James Jacobs seems to think that an AoO is an action...
Just to be clear, are they using Teleport or Dimension Door to move around? If the former, I am currently threatened; if the latter, I am not, so it will make a difference to my next action ;-)
"Given that what these traitors had planned would have resulted in an extended jail sentence, if not execution, for you, believe me, we have your best interests at heart."
"We were told that there was a safe house we could transfer them to. Why don't we simply see what is happening inside, and then assess whether fortifying, or transferring, is the better option?"
Nixkamich steps forward and bows, providing the customary greeting to strangers in the local language.
"We are indeed travellers, but as a paladin of Erastil, I can assure you that I am not carrying any contraband. Now, I am certain that with the festival on, you are being overworked to keep track of all that is going on. Wouldn't it be more effective to spend your time looking elsewhere? After all, I am sure that anyone who was *actually* carrying contraband would do their best to avoid attention..."
Nixkamich listens carefully to what Marcos has to say.
"Based on what you have told us, it sounds like our best bet might be to quietly visit the prison first, to relocate the prisoners, and then to visit the ritual site."
As the party passes through the market, Nixkamich quickly barters for some freshly cooked meat for the large, coal-black mastiff that pads along at his side, then hustles to catch up with everyone else.
"There is certainly a lot of variety. It is pleasing to be back here after so many years."
Hey, it is after Midnight, and therefore officially the 27th, where I am; surely, that means we can start? ;-)
@Qilfobber: If it helps, I have trap-finding (thanks to one of my many classes), with Disable Device +25 and Perception +20 (21 Vs. traps); so if there is another character you would prefer to play, feel free :-)
For the record, I have had people think he was a joke character, but he was built as a theory-crafting exercise, and turned out to be extremely effective, so I decided to actually *play* him :-D
Essentially, he is an elderly aasimar, who has been around so long, he has tried a little of everything ;-)
"We've never heard of Makino. We were sent here to find you. Even if what you say is true, why should we accept a 'lesser' option, by taking an unknown?"
"I can assure you that I am no lackey of Colson Maldris. In fact, not that long ago, I found some papers that were quite personally damaging (as they detailed his indiscretions), and handed them over to the proper authorities, rather than letting him bury the information."
He then shrugs.
"We mean you, personally, no harm, but we would like to take you away from this place, for an in-depth chat."
Theoretically, a standing jump *diagonally* from the square 5' west of Nixkamich's current position is only 5' - so a DC 10 on a standing jump (or 15, if you rule that the diagonal is 7.5')...? Either way, he should be able to make it.
"Well, it certainly looks like there is a lot of useful information here!"
Appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5.
"We should crate it up, and continue our search..."
"We have some stuff from up top-side to trade," he says, nodding to the others to show the contraband that the party has left, "but mostly, we are looking for poisons".
Bluff: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21.
Technically, everything I said was true, so that should help with the believability of that statement.
Trusting to his disguise, Nixkamich simply moves forward, attempting to give the impression that he has every right to be there, and simply wants to keep on moving.
