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It is a shame that the game didn't get to work out. Overall it was fun until things got so tense. Thanks for running though DM Patcher. I would be interested in another game if you started one. I have been itching to play Legacy of Fire, but I think I have seen that you are already running a group through that AP so you may not be interested in doing two groups at the same time.
I agree with Dreaming Warforged. I have found Iolana's posts needlessly confrontational and counter-productive. On a meta level there is an unspoken agreement among the players and GM that you will try work together to move the plot of the adventure forward. There may be difference of opinions on means and some characters can be less agreeable, but a basic level of cooperation should be expected. Leadership in a group is earned and given by consensus. GM Patcher's attempt to address Iolana's attitude/actions resulted in more passive-agressive posts. Based on this it seems unlikely that Iolana's pattern will change. I would like to continue this game, but I don't think I will enjoy it if she continues to play.
Should we exchange email addresses in case we have any problems posting or whatever?
At Djal's prompting Pace rises. He bow's to Zellara Thank you for your information. I pray that we are able to put it to good use. He slings his shield and walks out the door.
Pace looks alarmed at the tone the conversation has taken, Especially that my best boyish grin did not disarm it.
Pace grins boyishly, seeming a little embarrassed that he was misunderstood. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that we should just march over there this minute. I just didn't think that waiting days was good either. Waiting until early morning seems like a very good balance of gathering information and making a timely move to me. Plus the tactical advantage you mentioned, Iolana
At Iolana's impassioned response Pace says We can't let fear of what we don't know force us into inaction. It seems to me that we have the makings of a very capable little group here. We will have the element of surprise, the ability to adapt, and our diverse skills on our side. None of these are to be discounted. He smiles, I, for one, like our chances, though danger is going to inherent in what we will do.
Pace glances sideways at Iolana as she whispers in his ear and seems to relax for the reading. He listens attentively to the reading and interpretations, while enjoying Iolana's warm presence on the edge of his consciousness.
Pace frowns slightly having little experience with the Harrow, yet he still leans forward and quietly takes one of the cards.
DMP- Would it be possible for me to switch my 13 in Dex to 13 in Int? The Int is currently 12, so it wouldn't make a difference in any of my rolls or anything. I failed to look at the prereqs for Combat Expertise, which is one of the main feats I want to take as I level.
Pace looks down at the table seriously as he speaks. I suppose my abilities are clear enough, at least those that pertain to this situation as I have a variety of other talents. A grin plays across his face momentarily before Pace continues on more gravely. We may not be able ascertain who, or whom, is behind Lamm's success or his now eminent decline, but I do know this: He is a scoundrel, who kidnaps children from their family and puts them to abusive and hurtful uses. A price is to be paid for that and I for one would be happy to be one of the instruments that Fate uses to extract that price. If more is required of me after that task is accomplished, then that is to be considered then. Pace's color rises a bit after this speech, but he looks up and smiles at those at the table to cover his embarrassment.
Pace listens quietly also studying Zellara.
When she mentions making Lamm pay his eyes light up and a grim smile appears on his face. His earlier words echo in his ears, if she is dead then he will pay THAT price in full.
After rising for the newcomers and assessing the likelihood that they were there to kill him, Pace sits back down and pulls out some of the bread. He watches the verbal wranglings for a while before becoming engrossed in the tapestry on the wall across the table from himself. After a few more enigmatic comments from the others he quietly says At some point you either got to trust someone is not an enemy or hit them with something hard or pointy.
Pace is not shifty, other than he is a little bit of a player. I was thinking last night that the Keep card is perfect for him because I had conceived of him as a relatively straight shooting and steady person.
Pace smiles warmly at Iolana There was no interruption, since all I was doing was waiting for more company. As I was saying before, I am Pace Gambol, bodyguard and hired sword. His smile turns into a boyish grin as he adds, I am currently unemployed though, in case you know anyone whose body needs guarding. Before Iolana can respond, Pace turns slightly to Parneth and adds No need apologize for a simple mistake, sir. I suspect I am brought here for reasons similar to yours, since the message I received intimated that I would meet similar minded folks. That message is all the contact I have had with our host to this point. Pace's eyes return to Iolana's for a moment before he moves to pull out a chair for her, Should we all be seated while we wait?
Oh, I didn't read this closely enough to realize it was me either.
GMT: Pace enters the room with some caution, looking for the occupant. When he reads the note, he visibly relaxes. After peeking under the blue cloth and sniffing at the bread, Pace walks over to the first tapestry and studies the beast juggling men's hearts. Typically it is women that juggle men's hearts, perhaps even the gods. What beast is this that does so?
Pace looks back at the guards in the tavern with a little irritation and rolls his shoulders slightly. He sighs softly as he looks back to the street and notices the elaborate sign. A smile returns to his face as he walks up to the door and knocks, waiting patiently.
I corrected my profile as we discussed.
DM Patcher:
I wanted to speak with you about the AP trait that I chose for Pace. I choose the Missing Son or Daughter trait because it was the background hook that I liked the best for the character, but I would prefer the class skills (which I assumed would translate over to Sense Motive and Diplomacy in Path Finder) to the +1 to will saves because it represents what I want the character to be. Pace is not a Bard or other charming "face" character, but my sense is that he has a solid understanding of people because he needed to be able to recognize dangers as a bodyguard.
Anyway, if I can switch that around it would be great, but I am not unhappy with it as is either. I was pleased with my character's opening, as well. It's a good hook, and I like the Harrow Card tie in.
Pace stares at the message for a moment before a slight frown passes across his face. Gaedren Lamm....I've been looking for him for days, the slippery little eel. A trap? Or the best lead I've had so far? Either way, I don't really have a choice.He holds the message in his hand while slinging his pack and shield over his shoulders. After another look at the message Pace sets out to find a Harrow reader to give him a specific meaning for the card and then to scout out the location of the meeting. His mind races as he walks, If it is true that Gaedren took her, then he had better hope she is still among the living. On my life, if she is dead then he will pay THAT price in full.
I imagine that right now Pace is renting a room in a seedier area of the city to make it easier to canvas the area looking for Celia.
I think I got the profile in pretty good shape. The spoilers contain the breakdowns of all the rolls, and now there is an appearance section for the background.
I posted earlier as The Dorf. My proposed character is in this profile. Let me know if you have any feedback. |
