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I will attempt it.

Sen frowns thoughtfully. It sounds like the "sacrifices" will then be in melee. Is there a place for a sniper in this plan? I'm much better with a bow than a blade.

Sen looks at Carson, confused. They need our help. Are you saying we should not help them, because we just met them?

@Uran - Somewhat. Definitely in the dark. Light blonde hair, super-dark (but not Drow-black) skin, and such. Your comment was totally in line with her appearance, but her people have made her hate such comments, hence her reaction. Of course, not knowing you folks all that well, she's definitely embarrassed by her outburst, since she doesn't want to risk alienating you before you reach the surface - she'll need your help to survive down here long enough to get there.

Sen snarls at that. I'm not a Drow! she snaps, then turns away, embarrassed.

She's only Drowtouched - an Elf with Drow heritage somewhere in her family tree who manifests one or more traits associated with Drow heritage. It tends to ostracize the individual from Elven society, which makes such Elves very touchy about being called Drow.

Sen nods, glancing around to judge the others' reactions. I doubt I can do it alone, but if the rest of you are willing, (with significant looks at Carson, Lanezra, Uran [and any other PCs still with us]), I would be more than happy to assist. Especially if the reward includes help moving toward the surface. She looks around the kua-toa settlement. No offense, but I hate caves.

Sen stays off to the side, rather lost and uncomfortable among the caverns. She does, however, watch and observe the kuo-toa closely, intensely interested despite not understanding a word of their language.

Let's get out of here, before that creature of the deeps comes after us!

Are we still in the "boat", in the middle of the lake? If so, is there a penalty for shooting from an unstable platform? Also, am I in melee range of anyone, or can I safely shoot?

Be my guest, Sen replies. Fighting should never be the first option.

investigation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15 as that's what was requested
survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 as that's traditionally the "tracking and orienteering" skill
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 as that's the general "looking for random information/stuff" skill

Sen is also looking around for tracks, clues to their precise location according to her (very skewed and unreliable) internal map, a craft to use to cross the water, and anything else potentially useful.

Sen accepts her bow and quiver. Thank you. She also retrieves any of her gear that the others had been carrying in order to assist her disguise.

Looking around, trying to orient herself, Sen feels out of place. Caves really aren't her favorite, and the amount of time she's spent down here is starting to get to her.

Sen is out. Can someone help please?
Death Save #1: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Sen shoots the nearest skeleton, cursing her delinquencyin replacing her sling quickly.

crossbow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 can someone look up and roll damage for me? I've got a borrowed weapon and I'm posting from my phone in the middle of the night. Thanks.

Do I have a chance to see them before they see us?

Sen is likely at or near the front, with her Drow vision and scout habits. Unless someone thinks she'd be better placed somewhere else. And until we feel comfortable that we won't be caught by randomly passing Drow going about their business (as opposed to hunting down escaped slaves), her disguise as a Drow priestess should also be considered in her placement within the group.

Sen moves as quickly as she dares, leading the group cautiously through Drow territory.

Wish I had my longbow...not sure I can use this thing as effectively. referring to the crossbow she's carrying

Sen keeps alert for danger, but takes time for a few swallows of water and a bite or two of trail rations.

I am sorry and I am not sure about everyone else, but I am going to continue to forget your name because it is different than your alias. Why can you not simply create an alias that actually has your name attached to it? It is unfair of you to consistently assume that your fellow PbP gamers are going to remember your name when it does not appear on the board, thus forcing you to remind us every time.

Explained it before and will explain it again: the alias name was taken, but I'd already created the character, name included, for offline purposes. Names are the hardest part of chargen for me, so I refuse to rename a character just because that name is taken as an alias. I do not assume you will remember on your own; I take pains to use Sen's name at least once per post. The ooc reminders are meant as friendly reminders; if they come across as annoyed or rude, I'm sorry. Social interactions are somewhat difficult for me, and doing it in writing is even harder. I'm really sorry if I've offended you or come across as rude/arrogant/whatever. I will try harder to avoid that in the future.

The name is Sen, thankyouverymuch.

Perhaps. That is, of course, assuming we survive to freedom. Not a guarantee, currently.

[Motions to Dieredon] Don't make your weapons too obvious. This charade will only go so far. You may be perceptive, but that doesn't do us any good if they see your weapon before you even have a chance to see them. I probably will be able to see them before you can.

To everyone: Weapons and lights hidden but accessible, please. I know I can't keep this up if we're caught with weapons drawn.

Satisfied that everyone has their gear as well hidden as possible, and that her own gear is hidden beneath the stolen Drow robes and safely stowed with the others, Sen heads out after consulting her companions on which direction to start in.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 120' Darkvision
stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 to hide from our captors and their minions]
survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9[ooc] to find an efficient route out of here with the fewest Drow/minion/demon encounters possible

"Away from here" sounds good. Jimjar's suggestion of heading for one of his peoples' cities seems like a good plan. I say we head there first, rest and regroup, and make further decisions then.

Sen looks up distractedly from the tome she's attempting to decipher. Hmm? Oh. She thinks a moment. Actually, that's a really good idea... I suppose that makes sense. But I want my bow back in one piece. She hands her bow and quiver to Carson (as it was his suggestion) and finishes gearing up with the Drow gear instead.

She doesn't need all the melee weapons, and unless we have too many spellcasters for the available spell components, she should probably keep some for appearances. She can't actually cast spells, and she doesn't know the Divine forms, but she actually does know a large number of spellforms, which may be somewhat useful if she needs to cast a spell and one of the others can actually manifest the effect for her.

And how are those "not useful" to someone who studies anything she can get her hands on? Sen probably didn't find anything because she found the books first and got distracted!

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Sen grabs her own gear and dons/organizes it, then searches the room for anything else useful and/or interesting.

It may be useful to have a Drow leading a group of "slaves", so if a different character would like to suggest that Sen continue the disguise, she would not object; it's just not something she'd think of. She's spent most of her life shunned by her own people for two reasons: her obvious Drow heritage, and her complete lack of magical ability. As a player, however, I definitely see possible advantages, especially given the current success of the charade.

Nice sneaking! Anyone else going to roll for stealth?

Sen glides smoothly through the shadows, scanning her surroundings for danger - and the room/cave where her gear is stored.

stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Sen follows the others toward where their gear is supposed to be stored.

To the drow, You dared question me. And still you question?

Drawing the dagger I took from Jorlan and swinging at the nearest drow: dagger: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Lanezra, Uran's attack is the surprise round. Not sure yet who else gets to go, but that one will definitely be part of the surprise round.

May as well roll initiative myself...init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Thanks. Sen adjusts the armor and cloak one last time, then steps out of the cell, moving with urgency.

Hey! she calls out in her best approximation of a Drow guard's voice and accent. Could use some help here! She promptly turns around and heads back to the cell, still moving quickly.

deception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18
advantage: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10 If applicable, from the assistance I got with the costume and advice

Depends on how close I end up getting. It's worth a try, I suppose. Hands and face, probably. Can someone help me with this armor?

Sen begins removing Jorlan's armor and putting it on, feeling rather awkward about the whole thing. Really wish someone else could try this. I have no idea what I'm doing!

For the moment, as part of the disguise, Sen will probably take the armor and cloak. She will also claim one dagger or sword, at least until she gets her own equipment back. Does anyone have objections or suggestions?

Ok, searching Jorlan for anything useful to escaped prisoners and anything I might be able to use as a disguise. Do I need to roll Perception or maybe Investigation or something?

Sounds like a good plan, but I'm not sure I can pull it off. Sen gestures to the unconscious Jorlan. Help me get enough of his uniform on to look like a guard. I definitely won't work if I'm dressed like a prisoner.

I can try. Anything in particular you recommend I say or do?

The name is Sen. The alias has a different name because 1)"Sen" was already taken as an alias, and 2) even if it hadn't been, this is the second version of the character I've posted, and is was using both at the same time. Thanks for remembering.

Sen shrugs. You'll have to pull your own weight. Even if that's just helping us find our way out. She looks out again, checking on the guards she saw earlier.

Sen steps back into the cell. We'd better be careful, she says quietly. There's a couple of guards out there, watching from their post on a tower. They definitely saw me, but I don't think they were suspicious. Yet. Almost to herself, she adds, almost sarcastically, Guess there are advantages to being part Drow.

Sen steps out Into the hall, looking around intently.
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 to see if anybody has notice this altercation and come to investigate.

I agree. We should either restrain him or kill him and loot the body. But Sen really doesn't care either way. As long as we get a head start.

Sen grabs a piece of debris form the floor and throws it at Jorlan.
attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
disadvantage if applicable: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 let me know if it should be something else. But really, how much damage can one do with a random piece of rock when that's not something they normally do?

Not sure what I'll be doing without my equipment...I guess I have time to think of something...

init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Yes, I got that. And as a player, I'm perfectly aware of Lanezra's plan. Sen, on the other hand, is not so certain, given that she has known Lanezra for at most a week. She's not the most trusting of strangers. Unless you've fought beside her.

Sen tenses at the suggestion that Jorlan torture their cellmate, but does nothing. I hope he's got an obvious plan if Jorlan takes him up on that. I can't just let him hurt an unarmed civilian like that...

Free? That's not at all like what I've heard of the Drow...But even a semblance of freedom would likely give us a better opportunity to escape. Not sure I like this guy, though. I hope we - Lanezra - can manipulate him long-term without him noticing...

Please remember that the name is Sen and that the alias is a placeholder because the name was already taken. Thanks.

Sen rearranges the manacles to make it look like they're still restraining her and moves so she can see more of what's beyond the gate of the cell. perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5