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Yep, totally agree -- Vyankar found Modern Body incredibly annoying; the player behind the screen found him a very interesting character ;)

GM, thanks a lot for running this, I really had a good time. Chronicle sheet looks good, too!

Really was a pleasure playing with everyone. We had a very diverse and interesting cast, and I thoroughly enjoyed the roleplay throughout the game. I look forward to playing again with you all!

Vyankar sheathes his weapons and takes a few minutes to clean his robes from blood and remains of the ooze. He makes sure the shirren are stable and restrained before joining the rest of the group. He shakes his head at Modern Body's logic.

"Cowardly and unethical tactics. No honor in subduing enemy by needlessly harming civilians." He takes Vrisken's limp body on his shoulder to bring back to the Stewards. "What we see today should be lesson. Greed and lack of ethics can only lead to horrors like this."

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Vyankar silently listens to Arvin's briefing.
"That why I do not trust augmentations: too much potential for bugs or errors. Own biological systems good enough for me."

The kasatha looks at the half-elf walking away with a look on his face that seems halfway between the frown and the grin. "Interesting fellow. Very skilled and capable agent; shame he lacks honor and patience."

He then turns to Diz, smiling. "Look at old me, rambling again. Been good to see you again, friend." he shakes the shirren's hand vigorously. "Glad to see you still at it despite what happened. Come visit me when you get chance." he laughs for one of the first times since getting the assignment. "Kids been asking where uncle Diz is for while now."

To the rest of the group, he adds:
"Hellih, Kargarama, Stephen; pleasure to meet you. Talavet willing, I hope we meet again someday."

Oops my bad, I thought I had acted this round

Vyankar follows the "yelling half-elf" into the room, where he finds the ooze. Without missing a beat, he strikes it with his singing disk.

ES vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Vyankar, having missed most of the escalation leading to this fight, bursts into the room wide eyed from surprise.

"What is going on!?"

He rushes next to the fallen shirren and Kargarama, exclaiming: "What happen? Where is other one?" the kasatha looks around, keeping his taclash uncoiled.

Vyankar, having dealt with the zombies, turns around and sprints towards the house where he still hears gunfire and shouts.

Double move

AoO vs Purple; ES vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

After evading the incoming attack, Vyankar continues pummeling the zombies, chaining his weapons and various body parts in a graceful manner. He catches Hellih shooting at the zombies and shouts back:

"Thanks Hellih!"

Hearing a faint telepathic echo coming from inside the house as Diz raises his voice, he presses the attack.

Seems like trouble in there. Better make short work of these zombies and go help.

Will attack whoever is left standing at this point
Full Attack 1, ES vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 4 = 18
Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Full Attack 2, ES vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 4 = 19
Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Diz's thoughts echo in Vyankar's mind, but the kasatha continues his relentless assault against the zombies.

Don't worry, Diz! I hold them off. *pant* Get to safety!

Vyankar spots the two incoming zombies and instantly rushes off to meet them, holding his singing disk and his taclash in his upper hands.

Entropic Strike vs EAC, charge (Purple): 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 2 = 24
Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Crit Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Wow what are these rolls!?
+1 EP; Charge; AC for the turn: EAC 16 / KAC 17

The kasatha shakes his head as pieces of glass fly out into the street. "At least discussion was attempted, this time.Though it will be harder now.""

Vyankar dusts his clothes and walks up to the rest of the group, picking up his singing disk still slightly stuck in the zombie's flesh. He carefully wipes the outer edge with a piece of cloth, polishing the blade and removing the dust and blood. The kasatha silently keeps watch for any impending danger.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Double move

No worries, just acted!

As the zombie in front of Vyankar collapses, the kasatha turns to the remaining one and throws his singing disk, which flies with a high pitched whistle.

Attack, Entropic Strike vs EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Crit damage, B: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

GM -- I don't think I've striked on round 2? I have double moved on round 1, took an AoO when the zombie got close, so the full attack in spoilers should be my round 2 action?

EDIT: The zombie went down before then anyway, so I think I should get a round 2 action?

Not to worry; Entropic Strikes can be used as AoOs, and I don't have to apply the nonlethal property to them either!

Without missing a beat, Vyankar shouts back: "Do not worry, I know just how to hit 'real hard'!"

As the zombie approaches, he swings his taclash upwards, sending waves of energy through the enemy's body.

AoO, Entropic Strike vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Damage, Bludgeoning: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Seeing the zombies walk towards them, Vyankar joins his two upper hands in prayer. "May Talavet watch over us."

The kasatha bolts towards the zombies just as the terrain shifts due to Stephen's influence. He unsheathes both his taclash and a gold-plated disk with a sharp edge. He positions himself near to the zombies, arms extended in a traditional battle stance.

"Do your worst."

Double move; Start of combat +1 EP; EAC16 / KAC17
The taclash has reach and should provoke if the zombies get within 5 ft.

Vyankar carefully coils his taclash before hanging it on his belt. He claps Diz on the back with a smile.

"You alright, Diz? I see you still in good shape."

The kasatha kneels next to Shenge's remains and shakes his head. "Yes, he might not even have known about faulty augment. Or maybe he did. Makes little matter now." He shrugs. "Important is we prevent Shirren couple from selling any more augments now."

The kasatha assumes an offensive battle stance and strikes out at the zombie once again.

Entropic Strike vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Damage, Acid & Bludgeoning: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Diz! Careful!"

Start of combat: +1 EP, EAC16/KAC17

Vyankar takes out a long whip made of carbon fiber adorned with silver spikes from his belt and lashes at Shenge.

Entropic Strike vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage, Bludgeoning: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Unwilling to argue more, Vyankar silently observes Modern Body dragging the corpse outside, frowning as the half-elf throws the halfling on the ground. The kasatha kneels next to it and helps the doctor.

"Let me give you hand."

Medicine, Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Welp

Vyankar takes a deep breath as he listens to the shirren's words. You are right. Should not let my pride compromise mission. *sigh* Thank you, Diz.

The kasatha crosses his arms and silently looks on as Modern Body and Hellih work the door.

If he doesn't end up with at least a couple of new enemies by the end of the adventure, I played him too mildly...

I can see why haha! I really like how you play him though!

Love arguing like this haha. I think I'm starting to nail Vyankar's personality as a proud old man a bit better, so of course sparks will fly with Modern ;)

Love it lol

The traditional Kasatha scarf obstructs Vyankar's face, but the fabric suggests a subtle smile.

"Yes. Perhaps we ought settle this in traditional Kasath way, with duel. But not here nor now. For moment let's focus on finding Shenge and Shirren couple."

“I guess when you vacate a house anyone can come in and help themselves!"[/b]

Vyankar raises an eyebrow. "You mean how you were about help yourself in house just there?" He shrugs. "I do not wish to further argue on matter. But I will not stoop so low as to break in home."

The kasatha severely looks at Modern over a fence separating the two properties. "Renew-You was clearly abandoned building. This is private property where person lives. Very different. We are not police force, but we certainly are not burglars either."

Vyankar frowns as Modern takes out his tools. "Do not like this. We are Starfinders, not petty burglars." He looks around at the building, trying to find an alternative way of entering and failing. "Maybe could ask other residents? They would know if Shenge here or not."

Vyankar walks to a nearby apartment and knocks on the door quickly. He waits for the occupant to respond or not, in which case he will shout at the door, then begins speaking: "Hello? We Starfinders looking for man named Shenge. He is not answering door. You know where he is?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19

Vyankar thanks the family for the directions and follows the other Starfinders. He agrees with Diz on the matter of the investigation and replies telepathically: Indeed. Should try not to draw too much attention; if owner of the clinic wanted to disappear, must be reason. Would not want him to flee from us.

The kasatha enters the clinic with Modern and Hellih, toying absent-mindedly with his robes and looking around the room. He tries to help them convince the attendant to talk. "Yes, important matter. Would be grateful for your help."

Vyankar helps Hellih and Diz manipulate the tools as needed. "Let me give a hand."

Medicine, Aid if second attempt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Vyankar would be happy to split the tab too.

Apologies for lack of posting; pretty busy couple of days

Vyankar silently listens to the familiy's story. He closely inspects Maija's neck.

"I am no specialist in augmentations, but that seems impressive."

The Kasatha turns to Hermot. "You have anything could help us track them down? Calling card or something?"

In end remarkable how many made it long enough for evacuation. Many Seekers would have hesitated to send more agents back after such a loss: Luwazi not only returned for rescue, but remarkably quickly by any measure.

"Oh, definitely. Most grateful of Society's action following the incident."

Vyankar takes a look at the neighbouring units and sees if he can spot any sign of recent activity around the building.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

He angrily swats away some fabric that got in his eyes
"Bleh. Robes practical for sandstorms, not for shopping."

"And what is your story, kasatha? Did I hear it well that you were part of scoured stars survivors?"

Vyankar walks silently for a moment. "Indeed. Was rescued with Diz." he begins with a nod towards the Shirren. "Long and hard year that was." The Kasatha shakes his head gravely. After a minute, he continues: "Before that, I lived on Kasath. Was proud to be part of descendants of the few families who refused to change tradition and go on the Idari. Thought I was a keeper of wisdom of sorts."

Vyankar dusts his clothes, passing a hand on the traditional weapons hung at his waist. "But when one refuse to change... It changes them. Other Kasatha became bitter, uncompromising. Too rooted in senseless tradition." he spits out with bitterness in his eyes. "What good is tradition when planet, children dying? Couldn't be part of that no more, so I left."

As the group arrives at Renew-You, the Kasatha finishes his tale: "Have followed tradition all my life, but now want to find balance. Balance between progress and tradition."

"I think it is like with everybody. Julzakama is not the best example of Vesk valors, look how different he is from Kargarama!"

Vyankar nods pensively. "That much certainly true. Perhaps impossible to include whole species in a set of valors. Too many individuals. Too many little pictures in big picture."

As Diz finishes discussing with Chryson, Vyankar calls Stephen and Modern Body.
"You Ok? We finished at Metagenesis, let us meet at Renew-You"

Vyankar stays silent and listens to Diz's description of the augment while browsing the store's wares. We should have brought the augment; hard to describe a hand that looks exactly like a normal one. The Kasatha picks up two similar augmentations, frowning at them and trying to tell them apart. Ah, I don't know the first thing about augmentations anyway.

Putting the augmentations back on the shelf, Vyankar speaks to Hellih with genuine curiosity in his eyes: "Most androids I know are... How to say... More machine." Realizing what he is saying, he lifts his hands defensively. "No offense meant. Is just, you know: cigarette, joking, behaviour unlike most androids I met. I just curious: is you programming different? Or learned behaviour?" Vyankar asks with difficulty, between his lacking common and his reluctance to ask such a personal question.

Vyankar curiously examines the wares of Second Time Around, although he does not buy anything and lets his allies do the talking. On the way out, he bows respectfully to the Ysoki woman.

"Agreed, let us head to Metagenesis."

Vyankar, at the door of Second Time Around, silently looks at Modern Body ignoring the group and passing the pawn shop without a second thought.

"Should we tell him pawn shop is here?" The Kasatha waves for Modern Body to come, then shrugs and enters the pawnbroker shop.

Very hectic week, apologies for the short and far between posts. I should be alright posting enough still, but if that's not the case feel free to bot me.

Vyankar frowns as he responds to Modern Body and Stephen's call. "Apologies. Curiosity got better of me." Seeing as the group arrives at Renew You, he adds: "All ok so far, let us see if Renew You is really closed, and then we get back to you."

"Interesting" Vyankar chimes in. "Is body care purely cosmetic or does it tie in with Vesk penchant for combat also? Perhaps scale colors related to traditional biological hunter-prey mechanisms? Or teeth and claw care enhance combat prowess?" The Kasatha seems deeply intrigued by the roots of this behaviour. He waits silently for Diz to answer the question as well.

Vyankar takes a moment to look at the Freemarkets, slowly moving his gaze across the stalls. Looking at Modern Body and Stephen heading to the office, he adds:

"Let's split up. Work be faster that way." He takes a moment to look at the directory while listening to Diz. "Renew-You sounds good place to start."

Vyankar follow the group out of the Lorespire Complex.

Agillae-2 for me. Which gives me an idea: Vyankar and Diz could have been old Starfinder buds before going to the Scoured Stars. What do you say?

"We will take care of the matter." Vyankar agrees. He gets up in a swish of robes and bows to the Venture-Captain and Vesk.

Faction: Second Seekers: Jadnura
Slotless: Scoured Stars Veteran

Vyankar shakes his head. "Yes, honor of serving Starfinder Society lost on some. Will need to be convincing."

It has been too long since I have been to Absalom Station. I don't know anything about this Freemarkets place or anyone that may be connected to this augment. Though if we managed to contact the human who acquired it directly...

The Kasatha pauses for a moment, then adds: "Julzakama, do you know how we can contact this... Umm... "Manling", as you say, directly? Maybe he tell us more about augmentation."

Vyankar examines Hellih with a blank expression, his gaze stopping at the LEDs protruding out of his head. Curious, he finally lifts his hand slowly to interact with Hellih's card. After a few moments looking at the mental adevrtisement, he retracts his arm.

"Interesting technology. Business going good, yes?" the Kasatha asks, finding his words with difficulty.

Despite the Culture bonus Vyankar wouldn't know a thing about the Freemarkets.

A Kasatha older than most Starfinders usually are enters the room with a calm demeanor. The traditional garb he wears from head to toe, blue and purple with hints of silver, is impeccably cared for. Multiple hunting weapons are hung on his belt, and while they are similar to those used by the Kasatha of the Idari, they seem to be less close to Pact Worlds technology.

The Kasatha greets Stephen and Modern Body with a short "Greetings." pronounced with a heavy accent that is seldom heard among the Pact Worlds.

"It is a pleasure to meet you all. I am Vyankar."

The Kasatha listens to the briefing without uttering a word, then to his fellow Starfinders' queries, waiting for a response from the Venture-Captain.

Excited for this scenario, thanks for running this!

Player name: CaptainBacon
Character name: Vyankar
Character class/level: Vanguard 2
Organized play #-#: 347661-705
Faction: Second Seekers: Jadnura

Link to character: https://paizo.com/people/Vyankar
(Will finish building profile tomorrow or so)

As a note, this is a new character I'm applying a Scoured Stars Veteran boon to so I can start at level 2, so if you could report an additional 5 rep/5 fame from the boon at the end of the game that would be much appreciated!