To add to the other's explanation, Torgen takes out the amulet.
"The ettin had this amulet-" he says, while offering it to Aureliax.
"The tiefling seemed to think it important they had it for some reason."
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Torgen looks at Brialla, impressed and relieved that he's unharmed in equal measure. "Well struck Brialla!" He reaches down to unclasp the golden amulent from around the ettin's neck. "Now we've saved the town we ought to return this I suppose? And have Tolwin find those records we're after before he gets into any more trouble"
Not wanting to allow the ettin to close on his other party members, Torgen charges!
If the tiefling remains hostile:
Torgen defends himself against the attack, using the two-handed style he's practiced
If one of the kids remains hostile: Torgen snorts in disapproval at the choices of these youngsters, even as he regrets having to hurt them.
Torgen rushes to the hiding folks, and addresses the pale one. "What have you done to these youths, villain?"
Torgen gets down on one knee to examine the ground, wishing it were more the rock and stone he was used to.
Torgen gathered up the supplies at the house and made sure they were distributed before they moved on. "Better that this villain doesn't have these I think" he had said. To Kiliuk's suggestion he agrees, and he echoes Merainas dark words. "If there's a monster in that cave, we'd best arm ourselves with what knowledge we can before facing it" He draws his axe and hammer at this point, the safety of the town miscreants no longer his greatest concern.
Torgen wanders in and casts his eye about, on the lookout for signs of bullies and thieves.
"I can't see anywhere to hide in that campsite, but the two Ne'er-do-wells could be hiding in that shack, let's start our investigation there"
"Aye but don't loose if you don't have to eh?" Torgen keeps his axe and his hammer both securely in his belt loops.
"Hmmm." Torgen strokes his beard and wonders at the tale, before apparently giving up making sense of it at this stage with a shrug of his shoulders. "We'd better get on after them if we hope to stop whatever they have planned!" He checks that his weapons and supplies are sure before confirming he's ready to leave.
Torgen is naturally suspicious, and wants to make sure that before he might have to fight the two accused, that he's as convinced as possible of their wrongdoing. He intersperses his questions along with Kiliuk's "I'm not from around here, could you please describe Tolwin and Richelle? What's this business about an election, did they have something to gain from it's subversion? Do you have any idea why they might have attacked you?" He strokes his luxurious beard while he asks his questions, deep in thought.
"Aye, and me too! Rigging an election and now stealing an amulet? Those too have a lot to answer for! Torgen tries to keep an eye on Kameer and Kara, he'd like to have a word before they set out.
"Well done Brialla, and you were right behind her Kiliuk" Torgen helps Meraina and sheepishly apologies for the trash talk. "Sorry I got a bit carried away there" He then approaches Yarla and waits for her answer Kiliuk before lauching into his own question: "I'm following a shipment of ceremonial axes on behalf of the Skyforgers. This crate left Port Ice bound for Silverhall you see, by way of Highdelve firstly. Do you know if it made it this far?""
Seeing Brialla and Kiliuk bounding ahead at the front, Torgen sets his sights a little lower; not being last! With a devilish "Eat my dust!" directed at Meraina, he redoubles his awkward jumping.
Come on Torgen, don't let your clan down!
I should have picked a smaller sack
This might make her more amenable, and it looks like it could be fun "Challenge accepted!" Torgen replies, despite the unchallenging phrasing. He starts looking over the available sacks with the same gravity one might choose an outfit for their own wedding.
Torgen goes to stand near the dwarf whom he presumes to be Yarla, but waits until all the competitors have crossed the finish line and Yarla finished with her duties before he broaches business. "Excuse me Maam, are you Yarla? I'm told you're the best person to ask about shipments through town. I'm following a shipment of ceremonial axes on behalf of the Skyforgers. This crate left Port Ice bound for Silverhall you see, by way of Highdelve firstly. Do you know if it made it this far?"
"Torag's beard! Rigging an election?!" Torgen can't keep his indignation at the lawlessness of the idea out of his voice. "But never mind that, let's seek this Yarla out. Thank you Carth"
Dwarven merchant, that sounds promising thinks Torgen, listening to the conversation, but it can't hurt to ask Torgen looks up at Kiliuk. "A fine performance, you have a way with those puppets. I also have a task with which a Dwarven merchant may be able to help, I'll join you in your quest if you'll have me." But before leaving, he checks with the jeweller just in case. "Well done sir, I don't suppose you've heard of any ceremonial axe shipments moving though town have you?"
With his belly full and waiting his turn to ask about his missing axes, Torgen sits down to enjoy the show. This motley crue doesn't seem especially well suited to puppet shows, but there's something about them.
Torgen has been asking around about ceremonial axes, but on having his fill of fried treats and hearing the young woman told about a jeweller, he decides to follow along. Perhaps if they were stolen, a jeweller might be asked to remove the gems from their hafts. Sacrilege, but worth asking about at any rate
Torgen shakes the large man's hand happily enough. Drunk Already? What a lush. Now where's the beer tent?
Torgen was in town looking for a missing shipment of ceremonial axes, and had intended to start with the handlers here in Highdelve. It wouldn't hurt to examine any weapons for sale at this festival I suppose, and if there are any fried mushrooms to be had, it would be rude to say no. If there are fried mushrooms, then a spot of black beer to wash them down would be just the thing... Wandering the food stalls and beer tents, the hungry dwarf seems almost to have forgotten the axes.
It's been years since I've played 1st edition, but I'm confused by Torgen's statblock. He appears to be getting his full strength bonus on his main and off-hand attack without Double Slice. Is that a mistake or have I missed / forgotten something? I only spotted that as I put him in Hero Lab to get a nice statblock. I also appreciated his choice to put neither of his 2 measly skill points into class skills. I respect his bravery :)
Yes, you can apply credit to a level 2 character, but I think only once. You can apply credit to several level 1 characters, but only one level 2. Great, I've never played this one so that works.
Can we take it on a level 2 character? If so, PC: Marius Virlich
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