"That seems reasonable. As a matter of fact, I could set you up with some people I know to help you get your new life started. Would that work for you?"
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Turning to the group, Shoun will say in a low voice "He's still a criminal who has hurt the normal citizens of the city. He should answer for that."
Shoun turns and teaches the Orog about fire.
Shoun will then provide encouragement to Krissina.
Shoun will attack the one on Raeva with a bolt of Fire.
Shoun will put a couple of firebolts into Jerella.
"What are you doing you crazy woman! I thought we had a truce, then you walk right into my attack so that you can, what, try and kill us all later?"
Shoun will scoop up the axe of the orc that attacked him and swing it at the barbarian.
Shoun nods at Ravvek and then fires a bolt of fire at the berserker.
Shoun will then aid against the orc leader, shouting "Go help Krulek Ravvek!"
Shoun will fire on the one threatening Ravvek after taking a guarded step back.
Shoun will then offer advice to Ravvek as a swift action.
Shoun fires a firebolt at the Orc attacking Krulek.
"I'll help your decision along Krulek. Here are the ways I can see this going down. One: you fight us to uphold your tenuous alliance with the Cult of the Dragon. Even if you beat us, you'll likely lose enough men that the Dragonborn will see you as weak, and then likely attack you and sacrifice you to the dark powers she serves. Two: You fight us and we beat you. We clap you in irons and haul you in to serve penance for your crimes. Three: you help us against the Dragonborn and win back some of the people's trust. You keep fighting here as a protector of the people and support them as best you can. Time will pass and people will just remember you for your good works. You'll eventually find a witness or some other proof that you were framed and you'll be reinstated. Or four: you ally with the cult, we fight free and then raise an army against you. Not a bunch of mewling merchants hiding behind rented swords, but the Zhentarim. I know a commander of the Zhentarim that pays handsomely for any information about the cult of the dragon, and he'll gladly pay me to point him at your little band. So choose, but do so quickly. I bore of this."
"To say nothing of your alliance with the cult of the dragon. Tsk tsk. you have been a naughty boy."
Shoun was about to speak, but as Ravvek steps forward, he shuts his mouth and waits to see how this plays out.
Shoun will again rely on his Elven ancestry to carry the day, pumping a beam of fire into Ruse this time. He will then encourage Ravvek to finish her off.
Shoun will shoot the bandit that is threatening Krissina with fire, hoping to free her up.
Shoun stands and again a searing beam of fire shoots at the brute.
"Fair point." Shoun says. "Kill them." he says by way of instruction/warning to the group, even as he levels a beam of fire at the brute.
"Raeva, hold your arm like it's injured. The rest of you, I need to collapse as I'm talking." Whispers Shoun before turning to the larger camp and shouting "We've been had! Jeralla wanted to kill us this whole time, and ambushed us while we were on guard duty! Go Krulek before it's too late!" Shoun will collapse to the ground, and with a final shout of "Avenge us!" he will "die".
Noticing time is of the essence, Shoun will toss Raeva a dry cloak and say "Wrap yourself in this and try to keep moving. I'd hate for you to die of frostbite."
Shoun will secure a longsword and grey cloak for himself, as well as a scroll case. He then goes about creating a fire for Raeva to warm himself on. GM:
Shoun manages to catch himself on one of the lower rungs and then pull himself up.
Shoun starts to climb and then loses his balance and falls into the water.
Shoun will reach up and climb one of the rope ladders.
Shoun again moves forward, apparently not threatened by their archery in the least. Again he points at one of the guards, and again fire lances out at him.
"Of course I am. How nice of you to notice." says Shoun as he summons fire on the pour guy who called them out.
"You're an idiot Grey. Always running your mouth off, like the time you lost at cards and then said that Ruse was cheating. Man, did you get whupped that day! You guys remember that?"
"So I think we should probably disguise ourselves as bandits."
Shoun will disguise himself, then help other people with their disguises.
"Longship should be fine, my good Captain."
"We should get a couple of uniforms or outfits from both factions and then start ambushing patrols and leaving clues that point to the other faction. Do that a couple of times and we should be able to throw them into enough disarray."
"Do you have any contacts among boat captains Branden? If so, we need to you call in any markers you have so we can get there in time. While you're doing that, the rest of us should purchase whatever we think we'll need for the upcoming battle."
"Not that this hasn't been a lovely palaver, but we should probably get out of here before they decide to make us permanent residents." says Shoun as he starts making his way towards the exit.
"Besides, banditry is at best a short term job, not a career. You'd likely be better of becoming an adventurer."
"Really, tell us everything you know about Krulek and his base of operations, and the Dragonborn and her base of operations."
"If you know she won't respond to torture, do you know what she will respond to?" says Shoun as he begins looting the dead man.
"We're looking for the location of the two bandit factions that have been attacking the inland trade routes: The one controlled by krulek and the one controlled by some Dragonborn sorcerer. If you know where either of their camps are and could tell us, we'd consider our debt repaid."
"This is just silly." mutters Shoun to himself before speaking up. "Do you have an exit strategy? If you don't have an exit strategy for taking hostages, it's just an all-around bad idea. They're loud, emotional, and they are always trying to escape. If I were you, I'd just leave the hostage and go. Much cleaner that way, and you won't be in my way any more."
"I am in no way responsible for that." says Shoun immediately.
Shoun points, and more fire finds it's way into the creature's mouth as it goes to roar.
Shoun points his finger at the creature, and ready abeam of fire for when it is adj. to one of his allies.
Shoun will then offer suggestions for doing better to whichever ally is in the lead.
"I guess bribery is illegal in this country. Alright, we're coming."
"I don't think slavery is legal in this country." says Shoun matter-of-factly.
"Why would he be imbroiled in a war with the merchants if the nobility framed him?" asks Shoun, interjecting quietly.
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