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Senator Baron Tooth of Ravenmoor (and Claw) is still salty that the Red Mantis wouldn't let him in when he washed up shipwrecked on Mediogalti as a young Tengu, even after mighty Blood God sent him a messenger in the form of Claw ;)

Maybe Tooth would get some measure of revenge against the Red Mantis, though I wonder how they'd react to the giant insect companion and the paired sawtooth sabres!

Tooth & Claw would like to join this mission.

Tooth's a tengu divine verminous hunter, and Claw is his giant fiendish mantis companion. (Level 11).

All good GM, thanks :)

The Baron nods in satisfaction as the Emissary of the Ruby Phoenix acknowledges the Pathfinders' success.

Now me must visit Lady Mika. Prepare for great Tournament!

Thanks for the game everyone :)

day job, survival (hunting lodge): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

If Claw grabs the monk, the monk is pulled adjacent. In any event, Tooth will be able to bite at 10' range then 5' step back and use his bardiche at 15' range.

The Baron coordinates attacks with Claw, whilst leaving an opening for Meylara and attempting to leave the monk surrounded.

peck, secondary, ant, bard, haste, good hope, power: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 22damage: 1d3 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 + (1) = 12

bardiche, ant, bard, haste, good hope, power: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 34damage, large, lead blades, bard, good hope, power: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 7) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + (5) = 38
bardiche, ant, bard, haste, good hope, power: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 25damage, large, lead blades, bard, good hope, power: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7, 6, 4) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + (2) = 39
bardiche, iterative, ant, bard, haste, good hope, power: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 18damage, large, lead blades, bard, good hope, power: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 8, 6) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + (4) = 43

Bardiche is magic, slashing, adamantine damage.

"Me. Get. SHINIES!"

I think Tooth would enjoy that as well ;)

I've got a copy of RBT and have read it. I think I was considering running it at a convention a few years back, but never did yet. It does look fun, but I'd recommend sticking to a party of 4 PCs because it is a relatively old module.

Tooth sprints after the new challenger, swishing the slashing blade of his bardiche about...

bardiche vs disciple, charge, bard, ant, haste, good hope, power attack, large: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 31magic adamantine damage, large, lead blades, good hope, bard, power: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (8, 7, 2) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 = 37
bardiche vs disciple, charge, bard, ant, haste, good hope, power attack, large: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 33magic adamantine damage, large, lead blades, good hope, bard, power: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (7, 7, 7) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 = 41
bardiche vs disciple, iterative, charge, bard, ant, haste, good hope, power attack, large: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 20magic adamantine damage, large, lead blades, good hope, bard, power: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (6, 5, 3) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 = 34

Aye, thanks for running :)

The premise rather suited Tooth I think. I've enjoyed the interplay with the party.

Difficult terrain prevents Pounce; if Claw's grapple landed, then Tooth steps 5' closer to get in range.

Tooth pushes up the steps to reach the disciple, and then Sifu.

Switching Claw's vermin focus to Ant and Leech, switching Tooth's to Ant and Mantis

"Me get shiny!"

bardiche vs monk, ant, bard, haste, good hope, power attack, large, outflank: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 + 4 = 24magic adamantine damage, large, lead blades, good hope, dirty fighter: 3d8 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 7, 2) + 1 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 1 = 33

Boony?: 1d20 ⇒ 19

The Baron swallows his potion and emerges from the corridor. He levels his bardiche to guard against oncoming threats, and commands Claw to attack...

Not sure when exactly the Enlarge Person takes effect. It's a standard action to swallow the potion, but because the spell has a casting time of 1 round some GMs say it takes 1 round before the drinker is enlarged. I've already enlarged Tooth's token.

When Large, Tooth has 20' reach with his bardiche.

Switching Tooth's vermin focus to Beetle and Mantis (+4 to AoOs and Grapple). Switching Claw's to Beetle and Ant.

Got it GM, thanks.

katrina vs Claw SR14: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
saya vs Claw SR14: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Claw has Haste but not MoG

Tooth darts down the corridor to the north, stopping just before the arena and pulling a potion from a pouch.

single hasted move, then withdraw a potion of Enlarge Person.

GM, I'm not clear about what attacks are possible against the elementals - the row of pillars provide total over, so that prevents melee and ranged attacks?

I reckon there's a good chance that Tooth just dispelled the Glitterdust.

That DC is crazy high! Meylara is a Wis-based caster with monk levels and still needs to roll a 12 to make it - most PCs have little to no chance...

Aye, I can't help but wonder if the saves for the Grease and the Glitterdust are intentional and correct :o

GM, Tooth has a boon called Ragdya's Blessing that grants a Climb speed of 20' for 1d4 rounds, then Feather Fall for 1 round. I see you've said that Feather Fall wouldn't work here, but would a Climb speed mitigate the falling damage? The boon does not require an action of any sort to use. If Tooth still takes falling damage it's reduced by 5 thanks to Resinous Skin.

Will DC28 v Glitterdust, clockwork insight boon: 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 11 + (5) = 31

Tooth has dealt with plenty of traps in his long career, and this one is no surprise to the Baron.

Rolling Claw's save too, as it affects Tooth's possible actions...

Claw Will DC28: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Glitterdust does not allow SR :(

Claw, being a mantis with very little evident capacity for thought, lacks the Baron's long experience to draw upon and is blinded.

"SQUAWK!! This not good, this not right! Me fix!"

Tooth calls upon a fragment of power loaned to him by a minor oni appropriately, I think ;) and attempts to undo the Glitterdust.

Dispel Magic, Tanbaru's respect, vs Glitterdust: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Will GM reroll that check:
GM reroll Dispel Magic, Tanbaru's respect, vs Glitterdust, 2 stars: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 = 32

Hopefully that gets rid of it for everyone!

Tooth draws his bardiche, and commands Claw to advance.

Also set both Tooth and Claw's vermin focus to Beetle and Worm.

The Baron shrugs. "Not when him hiding and letting others fight, eh."

Tooth checks his gear is secure, and sends Claw ahead of him. He casts a spell bolstered by a metamagic rod, then he follows, bracing himself against the wall as he goes.

mirror image (extended): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Set vermin focus to Ant + Centipede for both Tooth and Claw.

reflex: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
climb, ant, centipede, saya: 1d20 + 3 - 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 29

"Eh, you make good Blood God follower yet, Almaas!"

The Baron approves.

Baron Tooth commands Claw to drop the oni judge, and bows. He recovers his loaned musket.

"Farewell, Judge Heng."

"Shinies await!"

Shift Claw's vermin focus to Beetle and Worm.

Realizing that we need to be doing nonlethal, Meylara tells Petal Down!

I don't think we should be doing any damage to the Judge now.

He has to be conscious to hear us ring the gong. And he has to be conscious to tell us which door to go through. And he wants us to impress him. I'm not sure knocking him out and tying him up is going to work.

"Eh, Kat? Saya? One of you try this! Me not musical."

I don't think Kat has actually acted this round?

"Eh, killing the Judge is a failure! Hold! Hold!"

Tooth calls out to the Pathfinders.

will post actions shortly

Tooth dashes past the grappled oni, swipes up the gong hammer and strikes the hammer smoothly but not violently.

Not sure if any die rolls are called for GM. Tooth drops his gun, takes a move action to reach the gong (assuming Oni cannot take AoO whilst grappled), takes the hammer with Quick Draw (free action if appropriate) then strikes the gong.

"Eh, Almaas, no judging the Judge till him tell us which way to go!" the Baron warns. "Him no help if him dead."

1 hour 40 is just enough to expire all of Tooth's spells :o He'll put up a couple of spells before entering the crypt - an extended Resinous Skin, and a Lead Blades. He'll set Vermin Focus to Beetle and Worm for both himself and Claw. He'll Mage Armour Claw (with help) and he'll also heal his wounds.

clw wand charges: 2d8 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 2 = 11

At the theatre, after Undy's sushi is declined, Tooth quietly approaches the servant who dissuaded his colleagues from accepting the gift.

GM this is for a Sovereign Court faction card goal, and Tooth will spend 1PP in lieu of making the normal skill check.

Seems like grappling will enable one or more of us to get past the Judge and ring the gong, so Tooth will send Claw in.

In the crypt, Tooth quickly assesses the situation. He bows to the Judge, then steps up alongside Meylara and raises the huge musket loaned to him by his allies in Alkenstar.

Delay for Skald song if possible, which will add +2 to hit.

BANG! vs touch inspire courage, into melee, non-proficient: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 2 - 4 - 4 = 10damage: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 6) + 2 = 15

Tooth then raises his shield to defend against a counterattack, and sense Claw to attack. Swift action to swap Claw's Vermin Focus to Ant + Mantis

The Baron is very glad to be back in his mithral finery. He returns the tengu official's formal greeting, and puts the black funeral robe over his armour.

"Ah, a disguise! Very good, eh."

Tooth shrugs. "Eh. Gorum true god, but Gorumites never see past next fight. They not see big picture. Best way get shiny not fight for it. Best way get shiny make others fight! She understand this well." The Baron gestures towards Kiang Zhen. "Ruby Phoenix also understand."

"Heh-heh, this is fun!" says Mr Salty as he slaps at the aspis warrior when she stands..

mephit AoO, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 7damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

The cruel elemental strikes again, this time with Meylara in flank..

mephit AoO, nonlethal, bard, haste, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 21damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4 + Saya's aid I think
mephit AoO, nonlethal, bard, haste, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 17damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4
mephit AoO, nonlethal, bard, haste, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 24damage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Then the creature skitters to one side, to allow the Cruel Bandit Mayor to close in.

"Yes, yes, servants of Cruel Bandit Mayor always have fun!"

Tooth circumnavigates the grease patch, and pokes the aspis warrior with his wooden blade..

knife vs Pink, ant, bard, haste, flank, power: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 25damage, lead blades, ant, bard, power, dirty fighter: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 + (5, 3, 2) = 25

ETA - ninja'd by the GM!

Baron Tooth bows deeply to the overseer. "Me pray to Blood God, eh. Much bounty, many shiny!"

Now that Silence is in effect I think we lose the benefit of Saya's performance, but not Kat's, since the Skald must use audible performance but Kat's can be visual.

Tooth steps around the samurai to outflank him, and stabs with the wooden knife...

knife vs Green, ant, bard, flank, power, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 32damage, lead blades, ant, bard, dirty fighter, power, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + (6, 3, 5) = 29
knife vs Green, ant, bard, flank, power, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 23damage, lead blades, ant, bard, dirty fighter, power, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + (6, 4, 3) = 26
knife vs Green, iterative, ant, bard, flank, power, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 20damage, lead blades, ant, bard, dirty fighter, power, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 1 + 4 + (5, 5, 4) = 27
peck vs green, secondary, nonlethal, ant, bard, flank, power, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 9damage, ant, bard, power: 1d3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 7

Meanwhile Mr Salty tries to beat the aspis warrior woman, now that her abjuration has fallen.

mephit claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 12nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5
mephit claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 12nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
mephit claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 17nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

Looks like all Tooth's mirror images are intact, since Almaas boosted Tooth's AC with an Aid Another last round - this would apply to the first attack against Tooth, which would be the rogue's attack that made AC21.

AoO vs samurai, ant, bard, power: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 31damage, lead blades, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 + 4 = 13

"Why you want fly, general?" Tooth asks the samurai. "You run away, eh?"

mephit AoO vs Pink, nonlethal, bard: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 2 = 11damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

crit? AoO vs samurai, ant, bard, power: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 27crit damage, lead blades, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 4 = 14

Don't know if 19 is a threat with the wooden knife, it would be with a dagger so I've made a roll.

The Baron takes Meylara's place amidst the aspis actors, to press the attack.

will DC17, vs Red: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

knife vs red, ant, bard, power, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 15damage, lead blades, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 4 = 14
knife vs red, ant, bard, power, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 16damage, lead blades, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 4 = 12
knife vs red, iterative, ant, bard, power, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 + 2 - 2 + 1 = 22damage, lead blades, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 4 = 16
claw vs red, ant, bard, power, nonlethal, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 = 19damage, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8
beak vs red, ant, bard, power, nonlethal, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 = 26damage, ant, bard, power: 1d3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8

If Red falls unconscious, Tooth then directs his attacks against Blue (if Meylara didn't drop him), then Black, then Green.

Extra Will saves if needed.

Will DC17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Will DC17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Will DC17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

The mephit holds its position and harasses Pink.

mephit claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 12nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6
mephit claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 21nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6
mephit claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 1 = 17nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

sense motive DC18: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

The casters are the main threats, I think, but Tooth can't reach them.

"Mr Salty, over here, eh?"

The conjured mephit flies over the grease patch to flank the aspis fighter. It tries to club the warrior woman with a small fist.

claw vs Pink, nonlethal, bard, flank: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 = 23nonlethal damage: 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5

Tooth lays about himself with his knife and natural weapons.

knife vs Pink, ant, bard, flank, power: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 26damage, ant, bard, lead blades, power, dirty fighter, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 + (3, 5, 6) = 27
knife vs Pink, iterative, ant, bard, flank, power: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 29damage, ant, bard, lead blades, power, dirty fighter, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 + (5, 1, 4) = 27
claw vs Black, secondary, nonlethal, ant, bard, power: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 4damage, ant, bard, power: 1d6 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10
beak vs Black, secondary, nonlethal, ant, bard, power: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 11damage, ant, bard, power: 1d3 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8

"Best Cruel Bandit is Cruel Bandit Mayor, eh? When me make the law, me can't break the law! Ha ha ha!"

Stat line is correct GM: AC26, CMD 27

The rogue does pop a mirror image. Tooth takes 12 damage (DR5/piercing) and the Samurai must attempt a DC16 Ref save or his weapon becomes stuck to Tooth. A stuck weapon can be freed with a DC16 STR check (standard action). - Resinous Skin spell.

GM, are Spell-like Abilities permissible? Tooth's Sudden Shift domain power (from Divine Hunter archetype) is an SLA.

Thanks for taking the heavy armour by the way, Almaas.

Jaunt is a good spell, especially when coupled with pounce!

Tooth has pounced :)

mirror images: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Swift action to set vermin focus to Ant and Worm (+4STR, 50% fortification)

"Mister Salty" Tooth says to his summoned mephit "use your magic on my enemies, but, eh, do not injure them." The Baron sounds downbeat.

The mephit conjures a storm of irritating salt amidst the aspis agents.

Glitterdust, Will DC14 to avoid blindness. Hits all the aspis.

"Yes, me Baron Tooth of Ravenmoor. Me is the law!"

Accepting Saya's spell, Tooth zips forwards to engage the enemy.

acrobatics vs AoOs, skald: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 2 = 25

knife vs black, charge, ant, bard, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 18damage, lead blades, ant, bard, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + (4, 4, 2) = 21
knife vs black, charge, ant, bard, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 19damage, lead blades, ant, bard, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 + (6, 5, 5) = 24
knife vs black, iterative, charge, ant, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 32damage, lead blades, ant, bard, sense vitals: 1d6 + 5 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + (5, 2, 3) = 22
claw, secondary, nonlethal, charge, ant, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 18damage, ant, bard: 1d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
beak, secondary, nonlethal, charge, ant, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 16damage, ant, bard: 1d3 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 2 = 7

confirm? knife vs black, iterative, charge, ant, bard, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 22damage, lead blades, ant, bard: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

All damage is nonlethal, taking -4 penalty on the natural attacks.

"You aspis will fall. Again."

Will probably also leave Claw as 'scenery' unless things get hairy.

Note that Fickle Winds is protecting us all from gaseous and missile attacks (not ranged spell attacks though).

Now to adjust stat line!

Tooth will take armour in preference to Almaas, GM.

If Saya is willing to take the armour, then Tooth will take Cruel Bandit (and I assume Almaas will take Wizened Crone or a Clown outfit).

If Saya prefers a spellcaster outfit, then Tooth will take the Warrior Women (preferring the polearm) and Almaas will take Cruel Bandit.

I think Tooth can do better in heavy armour than Almaas.

Tooth can still make use of combat reflexes and the warrior woman's polearm, as well as Push Claw to subdue opponents.

Happy to leave it to you to decide Saya :)

Tooth grumbles as he considers all of the poor options. He casts several spells.

Casting Resinous Skin (DR5/piercing), Lead Blades, Barkskin, Mirror Image, Fickle Winds (extended - covers everyone except Claw), Echolocation (blindsight 40'), Sense Vitals (extended), mage armour (wand via Undy or another PC, on self if not armoured and on Claw), and Summon Monster IV to call a salt mephit.

Sense Vitals and Summon Monster IV are the last two spells cast before the curtain goes up (everything else lasts at least 10 minutes).

Clown is definitely the better outfit for both Saya and Kat, but one of us still has to take a heavy armour outfit.

If it's Saya or Kat, they can still use Performance but they won't be able to hit very well and won't be able to cast spells.

If it's Almaas, he'll be at roughly +1 to hit before Divine Favour and Bane. Taking any unarmoured option Almaas will have an AC of 23 (mage armour) and attack at +7 (before buffs) with nonlethal unarmed strikes. He should get to +13 for 3d6+2 damage using Divine Favour and Bane.

Meylara's druid vows prevent her from taking an armour outfit (assuming it's got any metal in it, splint mail would have).

Undy is a wizard, so he has to avoid the armour options altogether.

Tooth in armour will attack at +5 (using vermin focus). If he takes the Cruel Bandit, he can attack at +12 and add 3d6 sneak attack via Sense Vitals.

So I think that, although Almaas has volunteered to wear the heavy armour, Saya can contribute the most if she wears it. She'll still have Performance and around a 50% chance to Aid Another for AC or to hit each round, and can pre-cast some spells. Kat, in comparison, would have Inspire Courage and an attack at +0 for 1d8 dmg (assuming sword proficiency). In an unarmoured role Kat can cast cure spells, though she'll still be bad at attacking.

But as I said, I am sure I have missed some abilities that you all have.

This is a harsh set up, depriving many characters of their abilities. At least none of us appear to be wholly dependent on our gear.

"What about him?" Tooth points to his giant mantis companion. "Got outfit for Claw?"

I'm expecting 'no', but you never know how encounters like this handle companion critters :)

Tooth will pass on Stoneskin at the moment, but will put up a Resinous Skin spell (plus two or three more buffs).

Tentative suggestions for outfits:

general (armour + weapon) -
monkey king (spells) -Meylara

warrior woman (armour + weapon) - Saya
wizened crone (spells) - Undy

noble warrior (armour + weapon) -
cruel bandit (sneak attack knife) - Tooth

clowns (improvised wpn + spells) - Almaas and Kat

I'm suggesting Saya take the warrior woman role because she's used to fighting with a polearm (proficient) and although she'll take the Armour proficiency penalty, she'll still be able to use Aid Another and her awesome performances, and she'll be able to cast Good Hope and Haste right before we start.

Taking unarmoured roles lets our two monks keep their good AC, and Almaas can use Divine Favour and Bane to do decent unarmed nonlethal damage.

I'm sure I've missed things that everyone can do though, so please just take this as a starting point :)

Seems like one of the biggest problems with this challenge (the opera) is that three of the outfits come with heavy armour, and none of us is proficient in heavy armour. One of us is stuck wearing it, if the rest take the 5 options with no armour, and has to suck up a -7 penalty to attack rolls and skill checks, and can't cast spells either.

As far as Tooth's choice goes, most if not all of the spells he'd want to cast can be cast before the curtain goes up. The Noble Warrior appeals to Tooth's vanity, but sticks him with that -7 heavy armour penalty. Cruel Bandit would be better, as he could use Sense Vitals to add 3d6 sneak attack. Almaas, I think Cruel Bandit is stuck using the knife. We're all restricted to the armour and weapon that comes with the outfit we get.

Tooth's cunning plan to employ Murderous Command spells looks like a non-starter, since the tournament official said that she'd decide who is "responsible" for bloodshed.

"Wh... whaaaat?? No blood?"

Baron Tooth looks quite confused. Then an idea arises in his cunning brain.

"It matter whose blood is spilled? Opponents subject to same rule, eh?" The Baron asks Kiang Zhen.

"Eh? We did. We find strange coin. Show monks."

I'm sure Almaas knows that I'm not actually hostile towards him, no matter how much Tooth teases or complains :o

(Noral and I play together often on these boards, I think he has a good grasp of my roleplay style, but please do let me know if I overstep the mark as that's not my intention at all).

"Yes, yes. Bleed it out. Is healthy. It help if you pray to Blood God." Tooth nods vigourously.

"Eh, me not care if Almaas arrested, more shinies for me! But me not be here. Also me master of disguise! They never catch me." The baron taps the side of his beak and winks.

"Eh, fool of a dwarf. What you tell them? 'Excuse me, guard, me is contestant in illegal fighting competition. Me kill these two here on floor, but it okay because they bad guys, look, me follow Erastil, so you let me go.'"

"Good luck with that. Not likely we see you at theatre. No pay for you."

Tooth shakes his head at Almaas' naïvety.

"You want antitoxin, Saya? Me got one now, you can take. Easy to replace in Absalom, eh?"

Tooth and Claw are prepared to leave and find another inn.

"Simple assassins, sent by rival competitors, eh? We cannot involve the authorities, Almaas. No. Remember briefing. This competition not precisely legal. Likely authorities arrest us, then we not reach theatre tomorrow.

Better let assassin die."

Tooth offers to help Saya deal with the poison.

Heal, treat poison: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"Need to bleed it out, eh."

Tooth stands up, grabs Undy by the scruff of the neck and hauls the wizard out of his chair, depositing him behind Meylara.

The Baron steps forwards to take Undy's place, mounting his shield and drawing a blade - a serrated sabre, held point downwards like one of the claws of his vermin companion.

"You no touch" the Baron says to the attackers, and he click-clacks to Claw to summon the divine mantis to the attack.

stand, reposition, free draw of weapon and shield, swift vermin focus (Beetle and Worm for self, Leech and Ant for Claw) and 5' step.

Tooth's sabre has the Menacing quality - so anyone flanking any foe that Tooth threatens gets an additional +2 to hit.

Undy do you have a way out of your present predicament, or do you want Tooth to Reposition you?