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Good morning, folks! PJP Here. I am just catching up on the discussions to date, but I would be happy to join in the fun. It looks like we have a pretty magic heavy group here, so maybe you need some muscle?

So, I have this level 4 paladin that might be a good fit - decent fighter, well-armored, and good diplomacy skills.

I also have a few stealthier choices, though, if you need skills instead of brawn.

Need to maybe make a few purchases/upgrades before heading out, though.

Just making a post so I don't lose you all.

Stephani, sorry to see you go! You're one of the originals. Would it help keep you if we bumped you down in the rotation so you're not up for a while? I like the interaction between Stephani and Dusklord. :)

Thanks, but I need to slow down a bit, and still have active games I need to finish up. If you have room in the future, though, I will likely be back.

Thanks for running, GM! It was fun!

I am going to have to bow out for a bit. I have over committed myself in games, work and home! Last two weeks have been struggling to keep up, and it isn't fair to the others. This has been a great group, but I got to start scaling back. Once I get a little better balanced, I'll check on how you all are doing.

"I think you will find the evidence you need in those documents, but we are happy to sit with you and give you whatever additional information you require. Just don't give her a chance to cause more problems until you are happy that you have all the facts."

Stephani puts her sword away, and stands proud.

Diplocmacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Stephani continues to struggle with vines, pulling them out of the ground. If she gets a chance, she will move out of the area.

Strength Check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

Reflex: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

"Ack! What is thi.."

Stephani's complaints are cut short as arrows thund into her chest and leg. Entangled, she simply struggles to breath as the strength leaves her body.

"Father, help me..."

With her left hand, she touches her wounded chest, and the holy power surges through her to heal some of the damage.

Lay on Hands: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5) + 4 = 10 Swift action

Then she struggles to escape the entanglements, but she just can't do it.
Escape Artist: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

"Oh, my! That looks nice. Here, help me with this."

Stephanie will remove her masterwork half-plate to upgrade to the newly found suit.

"Look how it moves with me!"

Travelling fro two days - will be back Sunday. Please feel free to bot Stephani as you see fit.

Stephani clanks about, trying to see what she can see.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Survival: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

Stephani fights valiantly to put out the fire, but might actually be making it worse.

Link here.

It may be a little out of date, now, but it is linked from the top of my profile.

"Watch your barbs, Dusklord. OK, I will lead the way."

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

I was intending northernmost.

Stephani rolls her eyes at Dusklord's obsession with controlling mindless servants, but tries to stay focused on the mission.

"Very well. Brute force it is, then. Here, come help me with this." Will need some assist, I expect.

She then tries to kick in the door.

Strength check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

"Someone considerably more stealthy than I should scoot up there and check it out."

Stephani keeps her eyes on the place, but doesn't personally move to check things out.

I'm around, but don't mind waiting.

"Start talking. We're listening."

Stephani approaches her slowly.

Stephani tries to break free of the entanglements.

Strength: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Unfortunately, she is held fast. She readies a throw with her trident, in case the spellcasters is again revealed.

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"Argh! Weeds! We are under attack, folks. Look alive!"

Stephani draws her sword and pulls a trident off her back.

"I hate to admit it, E'li, but you could be right. We should be wary of all grey cloaks, since we do not have a way to verify they are not involved, or who they really are. Let's go... I will walk ahead a bit, and perhaps Hastard can follow a little behind, while the rest of you stay close to the cart."

Stephani tries to lead another path.

"Lessor known god?"

Suddenly, Stephani lifts the sack from her waste and stares right at it. "I am sure they are NOT talking about you. Now be quiet while I think." She drops the sack in a huff.

"Well, it seems we have been stopped, and that is not generally a good sign. Be alert!"

Not yet drawing her sword, Stephani does start scanning the area for signs of trouble.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

"Maybe we should try and join the parade?"

"Well, Starling? Go ahead and have a drink. And then let's get this loaded and on our way."

"What's that, Father?" Stephani holds a small sack up to her ear. "No! I don't think we... but... fine!"

Putting the sack back on her belt, she speaks as if nothing odd occurred. "Yes, we will do it."

Stephani has heard tales of Grandmaster Torch, and is leery of the visit, but it seems prudent to hear what he has to say.

"I'm convinced, let him go. He has given us some leads, and I think he may have soiled himself."

Shall we go look for the warehouse?

Stephani stands by, wondering if there is anything else to coax out of the man.

"Who hates clerics? But yes, this information, while vague, should still be helpful."

Stephani finally catches up, and congratulates the others for the quick capture.

"Calm yourself, man. Tell us what we want to know, and you will be able to go on your way. We do not intend to hurt you."

Diplo Aid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Stephani sees the others take off, and she doesn't even bother to try.

Looking over the chase, Stephani is ill-suited for the entire thing. Even the things that play to her strengths are offset by armor penalties. So no really need to bot her, she will just trudge along to hopefully find you at the end.

Thanks for the invite, but I have already played that one.

Steph asks around to find the location of the pub, then leads the way there (assuming she finds it).

Gather Info: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

"A fight club, perhaps?"

Stephani follows Starlings lead, thanking the proprietor for their time.

Are "greycloaks" common for local guards? Or more like a neighborhood watch? I fear I missed a detail somewhere...

"Clearly, this issue is important to you as well as to us. We need to find these 'greycloaks', and we are simply hoping you saw something that can help."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

I will have limited computer/internet access from July 8 - 20, so please feel free to bot my character during this time. I will try to check in as I can, but posting will be sporadic and probably very short.

Stephani stays outside, but poking her head in.

"Lot's of potential customers out here, so perhaps be quick about it?"

Diplo Aid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

"Where is the proprietor?"

"Maybe we can ask around." Stephani approaches a couple friendly looking locals to see if they have heard of the place.

Diplomacy(gather info): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

"Delivery entrance it is..."

Climbing isn't really Stephani's bag, given her full set of armor. Anyone want to scale the building?

Woohoo!

"Let's check out that rooftop, at least, and ask about the graycloaks. Perhaps they are a group on the rise?"

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

"Well, I can't tell if you are lyign or not, but yes, we will take you back to a cell."

Before following on to the next lead, Stephani will escort the thug to jail,, talking along the way to try and get any more details on the description of this woman in a cloak.

"Yes, I think we need some answers."

Once the bodies are looted, and everyone is prepared, Stephani uses her wand of CLW to bring the thug to consciousness.

"OK, talk. Who are you, who do you work for, and why are you attacking us?"

"That sounds like a good next step. First, let's see if there are any clues on these thugs."

Stephani organizes a search of the bodies, looking for any identification or useful items.

"I have an anti-toxin, will that help? Meanwhile, let me help with all of your wounds."

Using 2 uses of lay on hands allows Stephani to channel positive energy.

Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 5

"Let that one go. Dusklord, what did you do? Anyway, we are clearly being noticed, so we should act quickly."

Stephanie draws her sword as she moves to the corner crossbowman, ready to take his arms. Her blow is stronger than she expected, however.

2H Power attack, furious focus: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 6 = 12

Crit confirm?: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 2 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 6 = 12