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Folks, quit taking 10/20 on every check. Dale, this means you. Having my character decide to stand around while you take 20 in game minutes just for 2 checks, well, no, wouldn't happen.

In his normal "Diplomat" voice The Diplomat tells Dale "Hey, bro, we are all right here, speed it up, will you. Just because you are knowledgeable about such things doesn't mean you need to keep the group in the dark."

"To stoop so low as to pick a lock, shameful."

"But we are the chosen ones, we would like the book from you, please?"

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (3) + 23 = 26

"Told you all we should have just accepted help when offered."

The Diplomat, unhappy that the group didn't accept the assistance offered and instead went to the Necropolis, shakes his head. "No. We are here because they," he points over his shoulder to the group behind him, "felt it necessary to come here."

The Diplomat takes a step back. "Go for it, you wanted to come here, you guys go ahead and take charge." Clearly pouting.

"Exactly, as this is my first mission for the Society, and not even having time to take my Confirmation, the last thing I want is to fail at all. Help, in whatever form, is always appreciated." The Diplomat states, matter of factly, but contritely, hoping to foster good will with Morallo and the group as a whole.

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27

Rolvark makes a chopping gesture with his hand, cutting off the Diplomat while speaking to Zurnzal"What my companion means to say is, that we will consider your offer and come back to you if we wish to accept your aid. Where did you say we can find you again?" He mutters to the others "I would prefer we do what we can first before allying ourselves to this...Torch. I've heard those who have accepted his aid in the past have paid for it...dearly"

From a meta perspective, we haven't finished exploring all the other options yet, such as the necropolis, or even this very room to see if we can find tracks or info on the attacker. It's in our interest to fully explore everything to maximise scenario rewards as well as uncover all the story plot items/devices

The second you said "meta" I totally ignored the rest. Anyone who "meta games" isn't worth listening to.

Ignore my companion, we will happily accept your assistance."
Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (10) + 23 = 33

"Well, since the group is somewhat torn on what to do, yes, we do accept your aid."

Based on your last info, rectonning my last

The Diplomat turns from Torch to the group. "Do we accept his terms or no?"

"Well, if you would be so kind as to divulge that information, we can be the judge of its worth."

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37

Waiting on GM's response to Dale's SM and Know checks before responding.

"Greetings Zurnzal, I am The Diplomat. In what way and form can you lend your aid?"

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (15) + 23 = 38

"That makes three of us, heading to Obahar it is."

Lingiuistics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

"Calm, calm, Spiral of Death? Whose presence? Servants of the Sun? Who are they?"

Linguistics: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

"I don't understand what she is saying, can anyone else understand her?"

The Diplomat turns to the woman "Dear lady, calm yourself now. We are here to help you."

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (17) + 23 = 40

Handing the book to the group "Can anyone read this? I cannot."

Since The Diplomat is really only good at talking, he votes for meeting the raving woman.....

"You may keep the book, but can we look at it, to get the formula?"

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (18) + 23 = 41

"Actually, not a bad idea. Good sir, can I have the formula? For that matter, what is the name of the demon who gave it to you?"

SM: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

The Diplomat turns to the group "So, what do we need to get out of this guy?"

Feeding the man's ego The Diplomat continues to speak "And what secret is that? And why call the horned demon who revealed such information ugly?"

"Really, good sir, don't be that way. We only wish to talk to you. We have heard you saw a demon or demon face or something like that. Can you describe it for us, please?"

Diplo: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36

"Rocks they may have been, but they wern't such before. I can tell you that they were used for some failed magics."

Appraise: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

I can't open the chest, but if someone else does, both spoilers are unlocked.

"Wow, ok, what a vision.." The Diplomat stops speaking, at a loss for words, which is extremely rare for him. He steadies himself, gains some composure, and begins to speak slowly "While I Cannot confirm what Dale saw in his other visions, I can confirm that he saw what I saw in mine. What do they mean? I don't know, yet. And, truthfully, I might never know. And, for that matter, what do they have to do with the creature that came from here? But, back to the present, shall we continue on?"

"What, what happened?" In his haste to be "helpful" The Diplomat goes and picks up another horn.

"Yah, you may be incorrect, but are those horns unusual or anything special?"

"Go ahead and open it, I'll be over here, safe like."

The Diplomat goes to reload his crossbow, happy that he was able to at least provide some form of a distraction that allowed the group to succeed as well as they did.

Appraise: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

"Detritus and debris, all of it to be sure, but yes, Morallo, I agree with your assessment on when they were made."

The Diplomat, crossbow in hand, risks a shot at the column...

Crossbow: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (15) - 4 = 11
damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Running forward, The Diplomat gets into a position where his crossbow might be able to deal some damage.

"What is interesting, if I may be so bold as to inquire of you?"

"No, go ahead and use what you need."

The skeleton watches Domrilin's approach, and reacts by deflecting the warhammer away with his sword, followed by horrendous evil cackling taunting the Pathfinders.

Word of advice to the Diplomat, if you don't feel useful in combat you can always aid another action to +2 hit or +2 AC to other players. :)

The Diplomat, Rolvark, Auriella + Orochimaru, Cork are up!

He wouldn't think to do that, and I didn't even know you COULD do that. Thanks for letting me know. Good advice. But, unless someone yells out (probably after this fight) for The Diplomat to do SOMETHING, even a distraction to provide those bonuses, he wouldn't do so. His actions for this round stand.

Smart as he is, The Diplomat moves over to the wall and gets out of the way. He knows his lack of accuracy and skill with his crossbow would be more of a hindrance than a help to the group.

"So, someone strong, please lead the way!"

Before descending into the tunnel, Rolvark seeing how dim it is, grunts and fishes out an ioun torch from his breast pocket. He mutters a word of command, and the ioun torch activates, floating around his head and giving off a pale heat-less white light. Satisfied, he checks his weapons before heading in.

After the magic voice dissipates, Rolvark knowing nothing of the planes, shrugs and continues further in the ruins.

Upon reaching the two paths, Rolvark unsheathes his greatsword and gestures at the others to quiet down, wincing when the Diplomat calls out into the ruins. He points towards the eastern path, and whispers to the others "I think we should head east. Everyone ready your weapons or magic."

Rolvark then quietly moves towards the eastern path to scout out the area ahead.

"Not a bad idea. Good thinking."

The Diplomat takes out his crossbow and loads it, ready for a fight.

"Me who?" The Diplomat calls out into the ruins "Who are you? Show yourself!"

Composing himself he tells the group "Either direction works for me."

The Diplomat turns to his companions on this mission. "I have nothing else to ask, does anyone else?"

"Obahar, call me The Diplomat", he gives a slight bow, "We keep hearing monster or fiend, but not exactly what it is. Rumor has it that it might be a corrupted genie. What do you know of it? Also, what makes these ruins so important?"

Hey Diplomat, I noticed that you have listed your prepared spells on your character sheet. It would probably good for you to do so for clarity before we head into any combat :)

Done, plus replied to your posts.

"Dear boy, even an old man like myself can tell when you are lying and trying to seek attention. Common for one so young, trying to act in charge and tough. Now, either lead us to someone in charge or go and get that person yourself." Putting weight behind his words, he has the tone of a stern father and is constantly losing patience with a foolish child.

"Alright then, good sir. What do we need to know? And, details would be helpful!"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 36

"If we are asked to go to the ruins first by officials, then that is what we should do."

Diplomacy (Gather Info): 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 32

Asking people he meets on the way to the site, The Diplomat finds out from the folks that people are very religious and observe many superstitions. They are also reluctant to talk about evil creatures. That being said, he does learn that the most common type of fiend encountered is a div, a creature spawned from a corrupted genie.

"Great, just what we need to face, a corrupted genie."

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The Diplomat, weary from all the walking, quickly sits down and starts to dig into the feast before him.

After reading over the two notes, and hearing the story from the Venture-Captain, The Diplomat asks the following question: "You mention a creature. Did anyone possibly get a description of the thing, or do you have any idea as to what it is?"

You know, I've though of CHA not only as a way to judge how someone speaks, but how they look, act, (smell). You can have high INT or WIS and 7 CHA and still carry on an intelligent conversation, imho. However, you might be a 1 or 2 on the beauty scale, or have bad hygene, or lack tact.

"My humblest apologies for being unable to correctly pronounce your name."

And probably +25 a lot of the time if your Finch aides another, since it can speak, nice.

Yes, I can basically auto-succeed at any diplomacy check. BUT, for right now I am VERY bad at combat, and, in the future mediocre at best. Very much a single ability person.

@The Overcompensating Diplomat, out of interest how does Alertness get you +2 to diplomacy? Is it some sort of familiar archetype thing? An astonishing diplomacy score BTW!

Its a typo when filling out my character sheet. It is still +23 diplomacy:

1 Rank
3 Class Skill
5 CHA Mod
2 Enhancement
2 Trait
10 Untyped Bonus (Familiar, feats, such)....

Barely able to keep up with the group, 'The Diplomat' shuffles along as fast as his aging body will carry him. His thrush familiar bounds along with much more energy. With a cheerful attitude he begins to speak....

20 CHA, 23 Diplomacy HA HA HA!!!!

"Good day folks! Just call me 'The Diplomat'. No, I won't give you my real name, its intimidates anyone I speak against with negotiations!"

He chuckles, and coughs.

"Violence, I abhor violence. But, I digress. Morello, Cork, a pleasure to meet you both."

The Diplomat speaks up at the guide in front of him "I say there, are we there yet?"