M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy watches the man carefully, trying to get a read on him as much as he can. As he dabs at himself, he quickly scans the room, trying to determine how many people might overhear, if he speaks.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
[If few would overhear]"As always, the Gavel wants to thank you for the 'help' you've given over the past few days. In return, he extends a warning, that a delegation from Almas arrives soon."
He pauses for affect, then in a hushed whisper, warns "Make certain all of your affairs are in order."
[If many will overhear] Timothy inclines his head towards the others "The Gavel, of course, thanks you for your help over the past days. However, he wishes to discuss a manner with you. In another room, perhaps? I can outline the details there."
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
If I remember correctly, I was going to deliver the message to Bloodeye to move his wares. So, I'll be looking for someone who might be able to get me to speak with her.
Timothy quickly inserts himself with the men he knows. "Who's the new girl?" he asks casually, nodding to the young dancer.
He quickly scans the room for anything unusual, and does his best to read the attitude of the guys.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy smiles his grand smile, and assures the Magister that it will all be taken care of. "Nothing to worry about," he finishes, and heads off.
He'll wait for nightfall, towards the busy hours, and head over to the Rogue Lady. He'll sit and make small talk with the patrons, some of which he's used for contacts, before finding anyone he knows might work for Bloodeye.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Vamros Harg wrote:
"What...um...what did you have in mind?" he asks with interest, now striving to keep pace with you, rather than futilely attempting to outpace you.
Timothy waits, drawing out the silence for a few steps, before turning and casually stating to the halfling "Kreed was pretty tough on you down there. Doesn't seem right that you should have to tell that thug to move his secret stash. Not when someone more... expendable, could do it."
Then, as nonchalantly as possible, almost casually, he asks "Why don't you let me talk to Bloodeye? If he tries anything, well, I can remind him a thing or two about myself."
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Had I been thinking clearer, I'd have had Timothy return to the barrister's house. Oh well, here's to Timothy winging it!
Timothy:
Timothy speeds up as well, his pace quickly catching up to the halfling's. So I assume, 30 ft movement vs 20 ft movement, but let me know if I'm wrong.
Once he gets close, he speaks calmly "Oh, come now, Vamros. There's no need to rush off. To think, I came here to do you a favor!" He puts a lilt of exasperation into his voice near the end, for flavor, but also to give a fraction of control into the nervous halfling's shaking hands.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy keeps his expression neutral, as Kreed talks. A delegation from Almas sounds promising, as does his recent mix-up with Kreed's threats; as long as he can make certain none of the blame comes down on him. That's important.
He'll have to pass on information to that Naomi girl, somehow- and not through Tock, because that is much too risky, at this point. In fact, he very seriously considers outing Tock right there, but figures Kreed wouldn't care too much about the details, as long as the results were clear- that, and Timothy has serious concerns for Tock's health if he carried out his desire.
Instead, he waits patiently for Kreed to finish, and, as everyone departs, he instead follows Vamros Harg, the Magistrate. Once he's gone off a little bit, he'll nod to the Magistrate, and approach.
"Good day to you, Magistrate," he says, cordially. "I missed saying hello back there."
That's all I got for tonight. Sorry, guys. Definetly not at my best thinking level, here. I'll be more thorough tomorrow.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Apologies for not posting for a while, guys. My mom went into the hospital unexpectedly, and then right after she was released my gf's mom went into the hospital. Fortunately, they're both relatively good to go now, so I'll get a post up tonight or tomorrow morning, at the latest. Depends on if I fall asleep writing or not. Hospital's make wonderful places to sleep (no, no they do not).
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
[spoiler=Timothy]Timothy ignores Tock's statements. Best not to be seen too much conversing together.
Timothy takes note of everything in the Gavel's manor, carefully noting the passages needed to get into this room. It's mostly out of habit than anything else; you never know when you might need to make a quick escape. What does interest Timothy, however, is Kreed's reason for summoning them. So he uses his senses to try and see what's going on.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Using the Read Emotion Aura skill check to discern hsi emotions and attitudes towards everyone in the room.
Unfortunately, Kreed just isn't giving anything away today.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy laughs at Laurel Gebre's words. "I'm almost certain of it," he remarks, before adding, "Word on the street is, they took down the taztlwyrm that's been hurting the loggers. If they can do that again, we'll have rid ourselves of two worms!" He laughs a bit more, amicably, before turning serious again.
"I'd appreciate it if you'd put in a good word with the Sheriff for me, Miss Gebre." he asks, and then stops.
After a silence, he politely asks "Well, is there anything I can do for you, Miss Gebre?"
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Timothy watches, and waits till everyone has entered the manor, then quietly slips in.
He's surprised that Tock has arrived; he'd thought he'd made it clear to the man that working with Kreed was no longer an option for him. In fact, he'd made to out the man to Kreed even before receiving the summons, hoping to force Tock to help the newcomers while simultaneously isolating Kreed; but something holds him back from that. Now, today, he's not so certain. Instead, he resolves to keep a close eye on the man as Kreed begins his meeting.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
DM Vayelan wrote:
At the crack of dawn, you are approached by one of the local children used as messengers by the Consortium for a candy or copper.
I kid you not, I had planned to go to Kreed directly after this meeting here. So this is actually perfect!
Miss Gebre wrote:
"Of course, he can't be around all the time."
"Trouble comes to everyone, everywhere, Miss Gebre,"" Timothy commiserates. "Whether they ask for it or not. And I am sorry for that. Well and truly, sorry." He looks up at her when he says that, meeting her gaze with a quiet intensity.
He looks down, and breathes in, before continuing "But, you've heard of the group that stood up to Kreed? In front of your shop, here? Well, word is, they're still doing good, standing up to him. Things are changing around here. For the better. Do you believe that?"
"In fact, I'm going to sign up to help Sheriff Deldrin patrol this town. Work for the good of people, and I'm sure I won't be the only one. This way, he won't be the only one enforcing the law around here."
His eyes twinkle for a second, as he adds "Help keep him out of trouble, too."
Diplomacy:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
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Timothy accepts the kid's message, and throws him a copper, for a candy. And then, doing his best to take back alleys and avoid notice, he heads to Kreed's Manor. As he does, he'll keep an eye out for anyone he might recognize also coming, to keep a tally in his head.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy shakes his head. "That's a surprisingly good analysis, Miss," he says sweetly. "I don't suppose bringing in Sheriff Deldrin would help in this case? He helped the last time."
He sighs, and begins fidgeting with something nearby, as if lost in thought (not hard to do for Timothy, at the moment). He starts, as f going to speak, and then drops it, letting it go.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
As Timothy walks away from the group, he hums a soft tune to himself
He briefly considers going to Kreed with information about Tock, but what would that accomplish? Sure, it was his job, but if anything, it would just get Tock in hot water while doing nothing for Timothy himself- reporting Tock's betrayal wouldn't outweigh the fact Timothy had yet to get the troublemakers to fall. Maybe he could push for Tock to lose his bar, which would incite a lot of anger towards Kreed, but did that outweigh Tock's value as an information gatherer? Timothy wasn't certain. Besides, there was no guarantee Kreed would go for it, and Timothy wasn't about to suggest such a course of action unless he knew it's success.
Instead, he unconsciously begins heading towards the Roots and Remedies, plans formulating in his head endless debates, pro- and counter- arguments, until he arrives there, outside the window where he had first climbed in. He stops, ponders this for a minute, then remembers that she had stood up to Pay Day- best make certain no repercussions have come against her. He walks around and knocks on the door.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Helgrim wrote:
The dwarf starts walking towards the main with the rapier who is trying to depart.
"Where are you going?"
Timothy smiles as he turns back around.
Dwarven:
"Back to town, Master Dwarf. I am, regrettably, unable to join you on this venture, but alas, I have a reputation to keep. Don't worry; I know where you are, and Miss Naomi can contact me, if she'd like. I am rooting for you, should you ask."
He gives a little flourish, and says in Common "Now try not to get yourself killed before I have my fun."
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Not certain if Timothy gets a voice here, but see if ya'll can't get the people behind you. Give them a chance, and that way, the citizens see ya'll actually care, instead of killing. Isn't that what Kreed does to people he doesn't like? The citizenry seems more likely to appreciate ya'll if they know even if they might disagree they won't necessarily get killed.
Also, Timothy helped get two of them drunk, so if he slurs at all, ya'll are welcome! Haha
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy steps out, and intercepts Tock. He levels his rapier at the man.
"Turn around, Tock," he whispers under his breath. "For the friendship we once had, turn around."
He nods to Wulf, Naomi, et. al. "They're your only hope now. With what happened here, and we both know Kreed doesn't take failure well." His eyes harden. "Especially when you caused the failure."
He calls out to the group. "My suggestion would be to keep this one alive. He'll be useful to you." He quickly adds "If you can trust him, that is."
He then smiles and nods to himself. "I'm beginning to enjoy this game."
He calls out again "I'll enjoy hunting you all down," and then begins to walk away, down the path, at his normal brisk pace.
Before he departs completely, he'll turn back to Tock. "Oh, and make sure you do right by them, Tock," he says. "They really are your last hope."
Intimidate:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
There's just something innate about Timothy that isn't as scary as he'd hope, however.
Timothy watches as Tock steps this way and that, always checking, head on a swivel. Of course, Timothy's pretty adept at remaining undercover, and so he hides out, not wanting to be seen.
You told them that the men were coming, and now you expect reprisal. What's your game here, Tock? he thinks to himself.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy continues trailing Tock and the men, happy to see that at least two of the men won't be much help in the fight, with so much alcohol in their system. What he's not so keen to see if Tock leading the charge.
So much for just wanting to run the bar, Tock,Timothy thinks to himself. Well, you made your choice. Just hope you can live with it.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
"Good," Timothy replies to Tock's brightened face. "Remember our agreement, Tock, and be good."
He begins walking away, then, almost casually, as if he'd forgotten, he hollers back "Oh, and just in case you were thinking of telling anyone about our little exchange here- don't. I'll find you, Tock. I always do."
Intimidate:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
And with that, Timothy walks into the night.
Smug bastard will do anything for Kreed, he thinks as he walks off. Well, he's smart enough that with a little pressure, he'll tell me what I need to know.
Timothy will go to sleep, then wake back up early in the morning. He'll sneak over to Tock's bar, and find a good hiding spot in an alley, and wait. Watch. See who comes to the bar.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Spoiler:
Timothy's heart breaks at Tock's voice- he knows the feeling of just wanting to be left alone all too well. He contemplates this for a second, before finally responding
'I..... understand, Tock," he says. "Truly, I understand."
That's exactly how I was after Milara died, isn't it? Timothy thinks to himself.
"You're one of the main sources of information around here, Tock," he says. "For me, and for Kreed. So, the next time you hear anything- and I mean anything- you're going to come to me with it. Not Kreed. To me. Is that clear?" He glares at the man, before continuing.
"Second- the men who are going to be trailing Old Wulf and the rest up to the taztlwyrm. I want you to invite them for drinks before they go out. Give 'em something, anything, on the house if you have to- whatever you can do. If they get hammered, the better."
He pauses for a long time, before resuming. "Look, I don't want to get you any more involved. Are we clear?"
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
DM Vayelan:
Timothy looks at Tock, and forces himself to stay where he is, despite the desperation in the man's eyes. Despite seeing the same look, trapped, nervous, over and over, it still shakes Timothy to the core.
Just come out with it, he thinks.
"I know what you did, Ergin, he says. "You spoke to the girl. You spilled it, let it slip Kreed's real plan. Now she knows. The people, following her and Wulf, after they track the tatzlwyrm. That's not good, Tock, not good at all. You know what Kreed does to tattletales."
He pauses. "Lucky for you, I'm more interested in what you can do for me than I am reporting you to Kreed." Another pause. "For now."
"What do you say, Kreed? Will you help your old friend Timothy?"
Diplomacy:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Sorry for not getting this up earlier, had a crazy day at work yesterday.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
DM, 1109 Wilderness is the address of Milara's parents. Forgot to explain that via annotation. I also really didn't think she'd go, so, well, there's that.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
I have to say, who I thought Timothy was going to be, and who Timothy has actually been, have been very, very different. He's definetly been more antagonist than protagonist at this point, so I do apologize. Hopefully this stunt will be actually do something, though if not, perhaps I'll have to reevaluate Timothy as a character. Anyways, ya'll are awesome, and however we wind up doing this, I'm sure we'll send the Consortium with it's tail between it's legs!
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
I don't know if this is forgotten, or not, but Timothy did give you all his name. Go back to third page, and you'll see. The rest, well, possibly true.
Timothy starts in shock, first from the attack the small human gives, then from the admittance that Ergin Tock already told the group they'd be followed.
So, Ergin Tock's turned coats. Well, Kreed will be interested in knowing this, he thinks to himself. If I decide to tell him.
He then lays into the girl. "You don't know what you're getting into! You think you're the first to try and 'liberate' this town? The Consortium has more power than you'll ever know, girl, and they don't mess around. You survive this; well, they'll send in a group of sniffers to come in, take you out. Powerful mages, to rip you, and anyone else they don't like, ripped to shreds. You want to help these people? You don't even get it! We're expendable- all expendable- and if the Consortium wants to kill everyone in this town, and hire all new people, well, they won't lack for applicants, let me tell you. I hide in the shadows; well, let me tell you, that's the best way to make difference here. Do just enough to not get noticed, not piss off the guys at the top- that's how you make difference, girl, not that you'll live long enough to understand that."
He takes a breath. "There are no sides here. Just people, trying to survive. You want my help- I'll give it to you. But I'm not going to get myself killed, or anyone else killed, to do it."
He pauses, and swallows a sob as a sad thought overwhelms him. "If you're still alive tomorrow- seek me out at 1109 Wilderness. Ask- ask about Milara. You'll see how Kreed treats those who speak out against him."
He then turns away from Naomi, and heads back out into the night.
he furious, angry, torn up- and he's walking, walking with purpose, to the one place he thinks might stop that naive young girl from being killed, the one place he thinks he can do any good, be of help, as she claims. He's rapidly hatching a plan, not a good plan, but a plan nonetheless.
He arrives back at Ergin Tock's bar. He walks right up to Tock himself, ignoring all the social norms this breaks, and whispers directly into his ear "Tell your assistant to take over. Meet me in the back, right now. We're going to talk; unless, of course, you'd prefer me to talk to Kreed first."
Intimidate:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
He then heads out the back door of the bar, the one normally only Tock and his assistant use, and waits for Tock to arrive.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy looks pretty surprised that he's never given his name to her. Thought I'd done that already, he thinks to himself. "You know me," he says.
He gives a quick look, to make certain no one is watching, before continuing on.
Perception:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
"I have news. Kreed intends to send a pack of his thugs to grab you, after you find the tatzlwyrm. I'd warn you not to go, for that danger alone, but you haven't been much good at listening, lately. Point is, Kreed wants you gone, and he'll do what is needed to make it happen."
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Hey, my day- long procrastination paid off!
Timothy spends the rest of the next hour hiding out, watching unseen from the back alley behind the Goose 'n' Gander. Mostly, he sits in silence, but on occasion, his thoughts drift to Milara and others of the cult. As such, he's pretty decidedly morose, and as the hour draws near, he begins contemplating returning home to a stiff drink.
Instead, almost as he begins to stand up, he spies her. Incredible timing, that. Saying a prayer to his god, he waits for her to walk by, then quietly calls her name.
"Naomi."
He beckons down the alleyway, removing the hood of his jacket just enough for her to know who it is.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
He'd probably just hang around outside, laying low, for a little while, waiting for Naomi. If she hand't shown up after about, say, an hour, he'd probably leave.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Timothy just smiles, knowing he's got a solid reputation. He'll stay for another hour so as not to appear suspicious, then head outside.
He'll begin to walk to his house, and then, making certain no one is following/watching him, he'll change course towards Brickersnaud's, making certain to stay in the shadows.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy:
Read Emotion Aura:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
"Oh, Tock," he begins, "[b]Yes, I am the stiletto- I like that. Do you know why I am the stiletto?"
He peers at Tock for an instant before continuing.
"Because I always tell the truth," he says quietly, under his breath, so that Tock would strain to hear. He continues, louder "Because I am very, very good at my job," he says more slowly. "I've already ingrained myself with these people- but if Kreed thinks he can take them out on his own, fine. He doesn't need me."
He begins to talk, not bothering to see if Tock follows or not. "There's what you know... There's what you know you know....But don't know you know....When the things you don't know you know....." he looks up suddenly, and smiles "stay and talk for a while."
Diplomacy:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Attempting to start the Hypnotism Occult Skill Unlock, but since it takes 10 minutes, figured I'd need to roleplay more. Basically, he wants to hypnotize Tock into "always telling the truth," to Timothy. It's a little brute force, but if it succeeds, there's definetly the cool factor of Tock waking up to realize Timothy disappeared into the night, with no memory of Timothy's little session, even if the payoff doesn't come till later.
I swear, the dice do not want me to be cool in this campaign.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Striking out at the lumberyard, Timothy completes his daily routine- he heads down to Ergin Tock's bar.
He quickly orders a drink and sits down, talking amiably with some of the men, taking careful sips from his drink. He mentions the taztlwyrm a couple of times, to see what people are willing to discuss, while keeping an ear out for any mention of the standoff at Laurel's.
DM:
Should Tock desire a word, he'll quickly move to a discreet location in the corner of the bar.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy will follow Naomi only as far as Brickersnaud would be able to see from his window, then immediately split. He really, really doesn't want to be associated with these folk, after all.
Ironically, they're heading to the same place. Timothy will take a more circuitous route, as to avoid Naomi et al, but will arrive relatively shortly after they do.
Instead of heading towards Ben, however, Timothy will frequent his normal "friends," or all the town locals with gossip to spread. He's looking for two things; any and all news of this dragon that Naomi spoke of earlier, and to see how far the news of the stand at Laurel's has gone.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Appraise:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Timothy stares at Brickersnaud. "That can't be right- the paper can't be worth much more, than, say, 3 silver sails a sheet? And the ink can't raise it much more than that. I'll tell you what, I'll give you 15 gold sails for the paper, and the ink- does that sound reasonable?"
Just took a guess based on the listed price, but not knowing if you've adjusted for inflation or the like, if that's the correct price (26 sails), Timothy will try to talk him down a hair.
Once he's finished haggling for the paper, he'll head down to the lumber yard, figuring there's always a few people willing to talk about the shift and various news. He'll poke around, ask about the dragon that savaged Ben, see what the local gossip is around there.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy's pretty excited about getting more paper- at least, until Naomi walks in, speaking about dragons and such. He immediately drops all pretenses of speaking to Brickersnaud and ambles towards Naomi, and as her voice drops to a whisper, he whispers back:
"You're not exactly good company to be around right now. I'll find out what I can about the dragon, and meet you back tonight. I can't get directly involved; and honestly, girl, you shouldn't either; but we'll discuss that later. For now, thank you, and good luck."
He smiles, and turns back to Brickersnaud. "How much for 50 sheets, and a new splotch of ink? My clients love to rush through the paper." He says this amicably, smiling, as if this is an everyday occurrence.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
At the late night, about as late as one possibly can and still be considered work hours, Timothy comes to the Goose and Gander, looking for "supplies,".
He'll peruse the store for a while, before moving to the man at the front.
He walks to the counter. "I'm sorry, sir, I'm looking for a pen and some paper, maybe a notebook, if available. Think I could trouble you for some, if you have any?" he asks politely.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
I had asked a question in the discussion, don't know what if it got missed. Assuming the Goose and Gander is open relatively late (for some reason, I got Jak-a-Napes and Goose and Gander confused), he'll go in and ask for Naomi. If it closes early, at like 6 or so, he'll probably just ignore it and wake up.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Just checking in so ya'll know I'm still here, and checking each post religiously, even if my character's a bit out of it right now- approximately what time is it when Ergin enters, DM?
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy just shakes his head. "I shouldn't be seen with you- ah, where can I meet you?"
Admittedly, that was a lot of fun- truly, Timothy didn't intend to get as angry as he did- just seemed like the type of thing that might set him off a little.
Once he gets an answer, cue the whole thing where he heads home and the conversation with himself.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
"There is no solution, you silly girl," he whispers. "Come upstairs, or don't. Either way, you can't go flashing that thing around as you like. Don't you know the Consortium employs people to root out people like you? Go home, you naive girl. Before you get yourself killed, go home."
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy has no idea what that symbol means (Sadness, I intended to put ranks in Knowledge Religion but ran out of skill points!), but he gets the gist of what the woman intends.
Halfway to the door, he instead changes course, spins on his heel, and walks over to Naomi, grabbing her arm. His face is serious, and he's visibly upset in a way that contrasts the normally smiling man's features. Eyes are like stones, and his posture is stiff, uneven.
"Upstairs. Now."
Intimidate:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
You may have just struck a nerve there.... just a little. It's ok, Timothy's clearly not scary!
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy about loses it when the small female working the counter asks him a question no one has ever asked before. "Sweets" he says, still biting back a laugh, "if you need my help, you've gotten into serious trouble. Hope you don't ever find yourself in that place."
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Question, DM- where does Timothy live? He's a Constortium employee, so I assume he has somewhere to stay Our characters are homeless, oh no!, but I definetly didn't spend the 1,290gp needed to buy a house with my Lvl 1 starting GP, so I leave the decision to you.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy does his best to help Miss Gebre, grabbing things that she needs and assessing basic symptoms before relaying that to the good doctor, as well as handling the sales with Naomi- but when he sees others beginning to step in and help, he finds an opportune time to slip away. Doesn't pay to be more visible than is necessary, and by the looks of it, she's got plenty of help. So he darts off at the first opportunity.
"Got to run," he quickly tells Naomi just assuming you'd be the closest by, it's really whoever might be the closest volunteer, before heading out the door with the line of people.
He quickly heads his house Does he have a house?. As he does, he takes the long way home, stopping by the Corinth household as he does so. [i]Well, Milara, I'm trying. Did something stupid today, and it paid off. Don't know how much good it'll do- the Sheriff might have run off Pay Day, but I doubt that's going to last, and will probably provoke something worse- but we did it. People are being saved! That's progress, right? Well, goodnight- till tomorrow, we'll have work soon, I bet.[/ooc]"
And with that, he finishes his walk home.
M Human Vigilante (Cabalist, Psychometrist) 1 HP: 8 AC: 14 FF:12 Touch: 12 Fort: -1 Ref: 4 Will: 4 Attack: 2 Init: 2 Perception: 10 Sense Motive: 6
Timothy looks to Miss Gebre, and kindly offers "Would you mind some assistance in helping distribute this cure? With Pay Day gone, it seems I've troubled you for no reason."
He gives her his best charming and apologetic smile.
