"This event has created more questions than it has answered. I'm in agreeance with Sir Daggertooth. I doubt this little anomaly with be causing anymore trouble, and we have an assignment to complete."
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"By your pardon, could I have a closer look at our decommissioned mechanical friend here? Perhaps we can catch a glimpse of what wired were crossed and why."
Studied Target:
Studied Target (Ex): A slayer can study an opponent he can see as a move action. The slayer then gains a +1 bonus on Bluff, Knowledge, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks attempted against that opponent, and a +1 bonus on weapon attack rolls and weapon damage rolls against it. The DCs of slayer class abilities against that opponent increase by 1. A slayer can maintain these bonuses against only one opponent at a time; these bonuses remain in effect until either the opponent is dead or the slayer studies a new target. "Aquiring target. Initiating hostile bio-scan and tactical diagnosis." "It seems to have been re-programmed! Watch yourselves. It can heal itself. If anyone has the ability to use electrical attacks, now might be the time."
Tesla sticks her index finger in each ear and makes a motion like she is cleaning them out. "Impressive hearing you have there Sarona. Perhaps you can help me tweak my audio settings, I must have miscalculated the default setting." Tesla's eyes pop open wide as the implied sense of urgency finally translates. "Oh my. By all means, lead the way, if you perceive danger that needs our attention!"
"Environmental hazard. Prepare to be submerged... internal components secure. Airtight seals engaged." "I'm not a fan of water, but I'm ready to do what I must to reach our destination." Tesla double checks all her items to ensure they are secured and there is no possibility of them floating away. "Is someone going to test the waters first? Or shall I just go?"
Tesla nods in compliance as she is introduced to Father Kyte. "Thank you for your assistance in our endeavor." Turning to address the rest of the group, "Does that finalize it? Are we ready to begin our 'rescue' mission?" "Inventory status: complete." "Are you all prepared? Does anyone need to pick up any last minute supplies?"
"Threat analysis: negative. Researching target profile." Tesla's sits erect and proper. Her eye's scan rapidly back and forth as if she is reading, but the others can not see anything to read in her sightline. "Councilor Khonnir Baine, one of Torch’s more powerful wizards and a well-liked individual, went missing on his second expedition under Black Hill. The town council is eager to find out what happened to Khonnir and rescue him, they’ve made public a reward of 4,000 gp to any group that can recover Khonnir’s body; if he can be returned alive, they’ve promised to throw in the scroll of resurrection they’ve been holding on to in case they need to revive him. Interested parties are invited to speak to the council at Town Hall." Upon hearing Veronica address Ozak in Orcish she responds. "Uchovu kutoka wingi wa silaha inaweza kupunguzwa kwa physique nguvu na fomu sahihi." Orc:
"Fatigue from the mass of the weapon can be reduced by a strong physique and proper form." "Feel free to address me as Tesla, if you like. My actual designation is..." "ተከታታይ 4: እርዳታ Android: 256." Anddroffan:
Series 4: assistance android: 256 "..But not many understand the language of my creator. So associates have come to call me Tesla." ----------------------------------------------------------------------
"Why do you feel the torch can not be re-lit? Does anyone have a schematic or understanding of it's workings? Perhaps the dwarf here could study it. He appears to have an understanding of complex machines."
Tesla Gossamar: Slayer/Arcanist. Looks like she is going for an archery build but can't afford a composite bow yet. Could be devastating when she gets one, combining gravity bow with the other buffs. Wears armor... I guess she just eats the arcane failure chance when she casts spells. She may be planning to take arcane armor training. pretty close. I expect to use spells more as a utility for helping the party, and a few personal buffs. I kind of liked the idea of this android NOT being inherently magical and should the occasional spell fail... it fits thematically. I went with arcanist because she can eat spells to fuel exploits and I felt I could RP realist explanations of technology "appearing" as magical. Expect her to learn as many languages as possible.
good catch. done!
Woohoo! Just saw I was among the chosen. Checking in and ready to go.
Here's the missing background and corrected crunch to fix the background skills Background:
Tesla is an android created by aliens to aid in contact with new worlds and civilizations. This was her core programming. Quickly piecing language phonics together, she is always adding new languages to her cpu. She also excels in acquiring and converting new knowledge, ever expanding her general understanding of things like: local history, the planets physical laws (nature), machinery (engineering), and whatever else she can absorb. Originally designed to process all a new planet's info and report to the maker's for use in developing relationships with these new races.
After the crash, like so many other technical devices she was damaged and shut down. She was recovered by the Technic's League and after much tinkering was restored to operational status. Since the technology of her makeup was beyond the understanding of even the most resourceful gnomes, they "filled in the blacks" with experimentation of various magical spells and components. These gaps had an added effect of infusing the ability to learn and manipulate various magical properties (arcanist). Seeing the android as a possible weapon instead of the assistant/interpretor of her original programming, the technic league used various other alien technology to augment Tesla's capabilities. Installing a target tracking and analyzing device (slayer studied target class feature) which accounted for the ease with which she was able to become proficient in ranged weaponry, particularly a bow. The technics tried to replace the more analytical programming with a fractured combat programming also recovered from the ship. The league made several attempts to control Tesla for it's own "black ops" team, but her original programming prevented her from being controlled and as she assimilated more and more knowledge, she broke free of the combat only focus they intended and came to realize the technics for what they really were. She now uses her "gifts" to recover more alien components and prevent other perversions of the technology that might be used for the leagues evil purposes. Crunch (Adjusted for background skills): Tesla Gossamar
Female android arcanist 1/slayer 1/gestalt 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 8, 53, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 5 19) LN Medium humanoid (android) Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +8 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 18, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +4 Dex, +1 dodge) hp 13 (1d10+3) Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4; +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun Defensive Abilities constructed; Immune disease, emotion, exhaustion, fatigue, fear, sleep -------------------- Offense -------------------- Speed 30 ft. Melee dagger +5 (1d4+4/19-20) or . . warhammer +5 (1d8+4/×3) Ranged longbow +5 (1d8/×3) Special Attacks arcane reservoir (1/4), arcanist exploit (arcane weapon[ACG]), consume spells, studied target +1 (1st, move action) Arcanist Spells Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +4) . . 1st—gravity bow[APG], vanish[APG] (DC 14) . . 0 (at will)—detect magic, detect poison, light, read magic -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 18, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 14, Cha 11 Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 20 Feats Combat Expertise, Deadly Aim, Dodge, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Precise Shot, Weapon Finesse Traits numerian archeaologist, pragmatic activator Skills Acrobatics +7, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (engineering) +7, Knowledge (nature) +7, Linguistics +7, Perception +8, Sense Motive -2, Spellcraft +7, Stealth +7, Survival +6, Use Magic Device +7; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, -4 Sense Motive Languages Androffan, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Gnome, Orc SQ emotionless, exceptional senses, nanite surge, track +1 Other Gear studded leather, arrows (60), dagger, longbow, warhammer, bandolier[UE], belt pouch, spell component pouch, 26 gp, 5 sp -------------------- Special Abilities -------------------- Arcane Reservoir +1 DC or CL (4/day) (Su) Pool of points fuel exploits, or can expend to add +1 CL or DC while cast spell. Arcane Weapon (Su) Use 1 reservoir, weapon gains enhancement, some of which can be spent on powers. Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack. Constructed (Ex) Counts as both humanoids and constructs for effects that target type. Consume Spells (1/day) (Su) As a move action, expend a spell slot to add its spell levels to arcane reservoir. Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only). Deadly Aim -1/+2 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage. Emotionless (Ex) Androids have problems processing emotions properly, and thus take a –4 penalty on Sense Motive checks. Exceptional Senses Androids have darkvision to a range of 60 feet and low-light vision. They also gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks. Immunity to Disease You are immune to diseases. Immunity to Emotion (Ex) You are immune to all emotion effects. Immunity to Exhausted You are immune to the exhausted condition. Immunity to Fatigue You are immune to the fatigued condition. Immunity to Fear (Ex) You are immune to all fear effects. Immunity to Sleep You are immune to sleep effects. Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail. Nanite Surge +4 (1/day) (Ex) Bonus to any one d20 roll. Glow like a torch for 1 round when used. Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet. Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage. Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee. Studied Target +1 (move action, 1 at a time) (Ex) Study foe as a Move action, gain +1 to att/dam & some skills vs. them. Track +1 Add the listed bonus to survival checks made to track.
if possible can someone pm me with info on how to get my hero lab to accommodate Gestalt? Apparently there is some sort of add that needs to be downloaded, but I can't seem to figure out: what, where, and how. Thanks
"System diagnostic: all systems active. Target ananylsis... multiple applicants, 4 possible allies. Entering recruitment mode..." "Do any of you know where the line forms for application submission? I understand there will only be 5 entries accepted." Tesla looks to the adventurers in front and behind her, "I didn't see a checklist of requested skills, I'm in-between assignments currently; but, I have never seen an expedition similar to this, that could NOT benefit from an archery expert, translator, and intelligence gatherer." Tesla Gossamar Android Slayer/Arcanist crunch: Tesla Gossamar
Female android arcanist 1/slayer 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 8, 53, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 5 19) LN Medium humanoid (android) Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +8 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 18, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +4 Dex, +1 dodge) hp 15 (2 HD; 1d6+1d10+5) Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4; +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun Defensive Abilities constructed; Immune disease, emotion, exhaustion, fatigue, fear, sleep -------------------- Offense -------------------- Speed 30 ft. Melee dagger +5 (1d4+4/19-20) or . . warhammer +5 (1d8+4/×3) Ranged longbow +5 (1d8/×3) Special Attacks arcane reservoir (1/4), arcanist exploit (arcane weapon[ACG]), consume spells, studied target +1 (1st, move action) Arcanist Spells Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +4) . . 1st—gravity bow[APG], vanish[APG] (DC 14) . . 0 (at will)—detect magic, detect poison, light, read magic -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 18, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 14, Cha 11 Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 20 Feats Combat Expertise, Deadly Aim, Dodge, Point-Blank Shot, Power Attack, Precise Shot, Weapon Finesse Traits mathematical prodigy, numerian archeaologist Skills Acrobatics +7, Appraise +7, Knowledge (arcana) +8, Knowledge (engineering) +8, Knowledge (geography) +7, Linguistics +7, Perception +8, Sense Motive -2, Spellcraft +7, Stealth +7; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, -4 Sense Motive Languages Androffan, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Gnome, Orc SQ emotionless, exceptional senses, nanite surge, track +1 Other Gear studded leather, arrows (60), dagger, longbow, warhammer, bandolier[UE], belt pouch, spell component pouch, 26 gp, 5 sp -------------------- Special Abilities -------------------- Arcane Reservoir +1 DC or CL (4/day) (Su) Pool of points fuel exploits, or can expend to add +1 CL or DC while cast spell. Arcane Weapon (Su) Use 1 reservoir, weapon gains enhancement, some of which can be spent on powers. Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack. Constructed (Ex) Counts as both humanoids and constructs for effects that target type. Consume Spells (1/day) (Su) As a move action, expend a spell slot to add its spell levels to arcane reservoir. Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only). Deadly Aim -1/+2 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage. Emotionless (Ex) Androids have problems processing emotions properly, and thus take a –4 penalty on Sense Motive checks. Exceptional Senses Androids have darkvision to a range of 60 feet and low-light vision. They also gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks. Immunity to Disease You are immune to diseases. Immunity to Emotion (Ex) You are immune to all emotion effects. Immunity to Exhausted You are immune to the exhausted condition. Immunity to Fatigue You are immune to the fatigued condition. Immunity to Fear (Ex) You are immune to all fear effects. Immunity to Sleep You are immune to sleep effects. Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail. Nanite Surge +5 (1/day) (Ex) Bonus to any one d20 roll. Glow like a torch for 1 round when used. Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet. Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage. Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee. Studied Target +1 (move action, 1 at a time) (Ex) Study foe as a Move action, gain +1 to att/dam & some skills vs. them. Track +1 Add the listed bonus to survival checks made to track.
Congrats you 2. Have fun, judging by the RP done here... I doubt that will be an issue. Of course, please feel free to let me know if the need for a replacement should rear it's ugly head.
Nah I'm too late to this to make an impact. Another time. I fear with the new tasks at work, my time has been taken from me more than I had anticipated. I have not been able to partake in the role play and my first post did not generate any response, so I humbly withdraw my application at this time. High rolls and much fun to everyone! While it's somehow sad when someone drops out, I suppose it increases the odds of those still campaigning for a seat. Good luck to all of us.
Most of those here appear to be having what one might call "fun". Tesla decides to mimic them and see if she can get a sense of what "fun" is. She stands and moves in front of the table and begins what spectators can only suspect is dancing. "Am I having fun now? There seem to be people laughing from the dance I am doing." In reality, the broken movements strung together, are short samples taken from various other dancers. Unsatisfied that she was able to produce the effect she was attempting, Tesla heads to the bar to see if she might be able to get some suggestions from those that seem to have a better understanding. Tesla addressed the tiefling behind the bar, "Excuse me. Would you say these other patrons are having 'fun'"
Having returned to the corner, delivered the drinks to Captain Zhoron, and returned to a sentry stance beside the table, Tesla tries to process all the events taking place. She comes into focus as Mutt walks in. "Possible threat detected... scanning... diagnosis of elemental anomalies: unknown. Target acquired. Current stats: non-hostile."
Once locked on to Mutt, Tesla continues to survey the room. She spies Thaddeus taking not of her. "accessing database. analysis... possible biohazard. Excessive animal bacteria trace." She leans over a whispers to Captain Zhoron, "Captain, keep a safe distance away from that one." She follows her statement with a point at Thaddeus. Captain Zhoron looks back at Tesla a bit confused. He shakes his head and stands, with an inviting motion to the ladies at the table, they follow suit. "Come my beauties. I feel lucky and I'm sure there's a game of chance waiting for me to conquer." He shakes his head a bit as he passes Tesla. "Your services are no longer needed tonight. The night is yours to do with what you will. If I may make a suggestion, perhaps you should work a bit on your social skills. Maybe stick around here and see if you can learn how to have some fun." As Captain Zhoron passes she addresses him, "Acknowledged. I will do my best. Good luck at the tables." She keeps a close watch as he exits the tavern, oblivious to the fact that she will never see him again and the course of her life is about to make a permanent change. [ooc]See backstory for more info about why. Tesla takes a seat at the now empty table. Pondering her assignment to have fun, she starts singing the repeating chorus to the bard's song softly to herself, and stares at the almost empty drink that had been Captain Zhoron's.
In a corner sits a well dressed human. He oozes confidence as he carries on some flirty conversation with several enamored ladies. He pauses for a moment when he reaches for his drink to find barely a swallow left in it. "Well now. This just will not do. Excuse me a moment lovelies." He snaps his fingers as he addresses a rigidly standing woman against the wall near him. "Tesla! I really must have Binkbink teach you how to relax. You're cramping my style here. Be a dear and fetch us another round of drinks." With that he tosses a coin in her direction. "Trajectory analysis complete." Without moving her eyes Tesla bends her right arm 90 degrees palm up and pivots 6" outward, just in time for the coin to land in the center of her palm. She closes her hand around the coin and returns arm to its original position at her side for a brief moment before she steps forward and heads to the bar. Walking toward the bar, her long purple hair falls between a finely crafted longbow that rests on her back and a longsword that bears the same unique circuitry markings on the hilt as are seen on the uncovered portions of her gray skin. She steps up to the bar in an opening next to a chatty tiefling (Cherry) and places the coin flat on the countertop. When asked for her order she replies with flawless Varisian dialect. "Rumm punch Captain Zhoron palun." Varisian: "Rum punch for Captain Zhoron please."
@Tesla - Tell me a little bit about the character concept and why you're interested in Tesla and playing an android. DM Spiderbeard:
Movies about robots coming "alive". These characters always start simple. A device/person created for 1 thing, but evolving to something much more complex.
With Tesla, we have a mechanical being created for combat. I've never played a character who uses a composite longbow, so that's where the core of the character comes from. Originally I thought fighter. From an optimization standpoint, the extra feats would certainly push the role of dps much further. I've never been much for min/maxing though. For a rpg, there is much more going on most of the time, other than combat; and I wanted an options to do things other than: shoot an arrow, shoot an arrow, wait till next combat and repeat. The background for Tesla outlines her not being "free" to develop as a person outside of her intended purpose initially. In order to "round out" the character I noticed that the slayer class offers a lot more skill points. This opened up the "translator" idea. I really like using various languages in my pbp. I use google translate to convert a quote into a language that I think reflects the languages in Pathfinder. (i.e I use latin for Draconic/magic based, Icelandic for Gnome, Greek for Elven). I follow them with spoilers to translate for the other players. It's easy to account for a machine learning a new language at each level. The extra skill points let me also play the "bard" role of knowing a little about lots of different subjects/skills. I spread out skill points to cover almost all of my character class skills. I plan to preface Teslas actions and conversations with thoughts in italics simulating a computer processing to explain the followed actions. Sort of like a HUD, kind of terminator-eske: "Targeting systems online... threat detected... analizing."
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"Heartrate elevation, dialated pupils. diagnosis: subject is lying." "I'm not sure we can trust what they are saying. It might be wise to seek a 2nd opinion on the matter." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- These are examples. I feel like it will give a real sense of translating game mechanics for RP use. Likewise: Data from Star Trek, No 5 from Short Circuit, ect... they all have moments of that provide for occasional comic relief.
I apologize for the wall of text, but the question was more complex than a short answer would provide, so I put it in a spoiler to not clutter the post.
Submitted for your approval: Tesla Gossamar Female Android
background:
. Tesla is the creation of a gnome tinker. The gnome was contracted by the owner of a shipping company (pirate), to create a loyal bodyguard and translator (uses 1 skill point for linguistics each level). The bodyguard would accompany the owner in his travels and serve as "muscle" for him when needed and bridge the gap of language barriers for would be "clients".
. Since combat functions were one of the requirements, the gnome developed an algorithm that featured a targeting system (Studied target class feature). Since the programming was math based the android had a distinct advantage in trajectory based weapons (Archery forcus). . After a particularly poor run of luck at gambling one night in Riddleport, the owner resorted to offering Tesla as part of the winnings to cover his bet, believing there was no way he could lose. Unfortunately, he had underestimated his opponent. When he refused to honor his bet, the owner was killed. With the protocols lifted on her servitude to the owner. She is now trying to understand what "freedom" is. Will she seek revenge, investigate the curious supernatural events occurring locally, take on the duties the owner left behind, only time will tell.
Stat block:
Tesla Gossamar
Female android slayer 4 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 53, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 5 19) CG Medium humanoid (android) Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +11 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+7 armor, +3 Dex) hp 36 (4d10+8) Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +1; +4 vs. mind-affecting, paralysis, poison, and stun Defensive Abilities constructed; Immune disease, emotion, exhaustion, fatigue, fear, sleep -------------------- Offense -------------------- Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor) Melee mwk cold iron longsword +9 (1d8+4/19-20) Ranged +1 composite longbow +7/+7 (1d8+10/×3) Special Attacks sneak attack +1d6, studied target +1 (1st, move action) -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 16, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 8 Base Atk +4; CMB +8; CMD 21 Feats Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot Traits looking for work, mathematical prodigy Skills Acrobatics +6 (+2 to jump), Bluff +0, Climb +3, Disguise +3, Heal +4, Intimidate +3, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +9, Knowledge (engineering) +10, Linguistics +5, Perception +11, Ride +4, Sense Motive +1, Stealth +4, Survival +5, Swim +3; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, -4 Sense Motive Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Halfling, Undercommon, Varisian SQ combat style (archery), emotionless, exceptional senses, nanite surge, slayer talents (combat trick, ranger combat style[ACG]), track +2 Combat Gear cold iron arrows (50), silver arrows (50), wand of cure light wounds; Other Gear +1 lamellar (steel) armor[UC], +1 composite longbow (+3 Str), arrows (60), mwk cold iron longsword, bandolier[UE], 809 gp -------------------- Special Abilities -------------------- Constructed (Ex) Counts as both humanoids and constructs for effects that target type. Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only). Deadly Aim -2/+4 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage. Emotionless (Ex) Androids have problems processing emotions properly, and thus take a –4 penalty on Sense Motive checks. Exceptional Senses Androids have darkvision to a range of 60 feet and low-light vision. They also gain a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks. Immunity to Disease You are immune to diseases. Immunity to Emotion (Ex) You are immune to all emotion effects. Immunity to Exhausted You are immune to the exhausted condition. Immunity to Fatigue You are immune to the fatigued condition. Immunity to Fear (Ex) You are immune to all fear effects. Immunity to Sleep You are immune to sleep effects. Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail. Nanite Surge +7 (1/day) (Ex) Bonus to any one d20 roll. Glow like a torch for 1 round when used. Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet. Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee. Rapid Shot You get an extra attack with ranged weapons. Each attack is at -2. Sneak Attack +1d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed. Studied Target +1 (move action, 1 at a time) (Ex) Study foe as a Move action, gain +1 to att/dam & some skills vs. them. Track +2 Add the listed bonus to survival checks made to track. I'm going to take the risk of playing a non-core race, because I'm really interested in role-playing the android. Thank you for your consideration.
congrat to all who made the cut. happy gaming and good luck to everyone else in future recruitments.
Central timezone (Wisconsin) Goliath barbarian (gossamar4) Interview: One night after yet another victory... relaxing in his meager accommodations, provided by the gladiator arena, Vimak is interrupted with a knock on the door. Vimak stands and approaches the door. He opens it and slouches forward so the head on top of his towering body can get below the door frame, which obscures his view. Stranger: "Sir Malukelo..." Vimak interrupts the man quickly, "Vimak Twistedlimb Malukelo, and what do you want?" Stranger: "I have a business proposition for you. You see I represent a group that would very much like to acquire your... shall we say... talents. They are prepared to offer you a generous salary." Vimak sighs uninterested and begins to shut the door and turn away, "Vimak has no interest in your peoples shiny coins." Thinking to himself, "These coins are a strange concept. They serve no real purpose, but instead are held in high value by this society. You can't hunt with them, eat them, build shelter, or use them as a tool to make something." Stranger: barely able to stop the door before it closes, "Sir Malukelo, my group's influence spreads a great distance. Surely there is something you value that we can provide?" Vimak stops and turns back. "Great distance, you say? Vimak does have a duty to seek out new friendships. What do you ask of Vimak?" Stranger: Smiling at the goliath's apparent change of attitude, "Yes indeed. In fact the 1st order of business would be travelling to Neverwinter to meet with the boss. As for what we want, well we believe your presence alone would aid in various negotiations we have will various people and places. Of course, if the need arises we would request you employ the same ferocity you demonstrate in the arena." Thinking to himself the charge from Vimak's chieftain resonates, "Seek out new alliances and assess possible threats to our homeland." The words were etched in his mind. He had heard some of the other gladiators speaking of the "great city" of Neverwinter. This sounds like just the sort of thing Vimak had been asked to do. "Wait here." Vimak grabs his few belongings within minutes and returns to the stranger at the door. "OK. Vimak will travel and help his new ally. Let's go." Stranger: A little taken back at the immediate insistence of departing he explains that travel accommodations will leave in the morning. Turning with a satisfied smile on his face, he stops and turns back to the bulky Vimak, "You will be reporting to the Maximillian Adventuring Company, all you need to do is present this contract to the boss there." He hands over a rolled up parchment to Vimak and heads down the corridor smugly thinking to himself, "That was much easier than I expected, the boss is going to give me a massive commission on this one!"
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