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Evidently not. This isn't the first time he started something and didn't come thru. At least the other one I was in lasted a few weeks before it sputtered out.

Yeah, not good. I thought I'd give him a second chance but this one didn't even get to the first fight yet. Hopefully we'll hear from him soon.

Yep, just hiding under a table, waiting.

Aha, well if I have that much time,

Xaivan will attempt to conceal himself under the table, hoping to gain the advantage of surprise on whoever might be approaching. Ready an attack from concealment, hoping to catch whoever flatfooted and to gain sneak attack damage from it.

So my 24 Perception didn't garner any info?

So, what's going on, exactly?

Xaivan will stand up in his chair and ready his light crossbow. Barrack comes after me in the init order.

Whatever we decide we need to do it before the morning light. I don't know this Menash guy, at least I don't think I do, but he might be the quickest way out of here if he is agreeable enough. Lets get what we need and get going.

I am thinking of going arcane trickster but I won't hit that for quite some time. I could dip into wizard early if the need arises.

Sounds like fun. Xaivan takes another drink and looks at the others. Look, this place is my home. Call it what you will but I've never looked to leave before. However, I'm sure there are those who know how without anyone knowing about it. We just need to look.

Another option is to disguise ourselves as a military patrol but, well, I don't look much like military.

Yes, a toast. I'm thirsty for something better than the swill I had earlier. The halfling smiles. To staying alive in this godforsaken place for another year.

I happen to be quite good at skulking in the shadows, thank you. Now, since you knocked, we might as well see if someone answers. The halfling continues to seek out a place that he can see into the building.

Xaivan downs the last of his drink. I didn't get nearly enough to get drunk. Probably a good thing since I may need my wits before the night is through, especially with the half-orc around.

The halfling somewhat tags along with the others that he assumes are part of his assembled party. With a little effort he reads the note that has been posted on the door. Hostile collusion. My, that sounds serious.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Hmm, seems somebody is here. Perhaps we should take a look inside by... or we could simply knock. Xaivan then tries to find a spot that he can see inside the inn via a knothole or crack in the wood. He'd like to know if there is hostile collusion waiting inside for him.

I somehow misread it all. I thought I was at another inn/tavern and that I was waiting for others to join up to head to the Poison Apple as a group.

Xaivan looks up from his drink to see an elf come to his table and sit down. Pondering this elf for a moment he then notices the wolf and decides to speak. This is a private table. And, he continues, pointing at the companion, I'm not sure them things are allowed inside.

When the half-orc arrives the mood of the halfling changes a few shades. Dues? I've always paid my dues! If there is one thing I can be counted on its one thing and that one thing is paying my dues! You can take that door out back and whittle it into whatever it is you want but you'll do it without me.

Just then the halfling turns toward the bar. Another thing I can count on is the fact that I ordered more swill! Would you be SO kind as to bring it to me? I'm not sure I could reach the bar at the moment...

The Poison Apple Inn. Hmm. I think I've been there before. A halfling, possibly drunk, thinks to himself about the target destination. It certainly has to be better than this dump.

The halfling goes by the name of Xaivan Slingblade, this you either know from rumor or first-hand knowledge from his exploits in Gate Pass. Why he would care about running information to a wizard's school is still a mystery, however.

So, am I to do this by myself? Where are the others? I thought there would be others. Beer wench! Can I have another of your finest swill, please?

I've tweaked my background to better fit the situation. Also, I'm thinking it would be natural to be with the Thieves' Guild. So that feat is a bonus feat, correct?

For my own notes : Thieves’ Guild Sympathizer [Gate Pass]

You have had dealings with the Gate Pass thieves’ guild, and you suspect they might owe you a favor, though you know it might not be safe to push your luck.

Benefit: You gain Bluff as bonus class skill. Additionally, your experience with being a lookout grants you an ability to alert your allies just before danger strikes. If you are not surprised at the start of an encounter, your allies receive a second Listen or Spot check to avoid being surprised.

Special: You gain this feat as a bonus feat if your character begins at 1st level affiliated with the Gate Pass thieves’ guild.

Excellent. Looking forward to it!

No apology needed, especially for such a reason. Maybe we'll be able to keep this one going.

I have no idea what this campaign is, which means its all new to me as well.

Hmm, I may have to bring back this fella from that Age of Worms game you had started that mysteriously died. I liked playing him. I'll have to reset him to first level under the creation rules you've set but the story can be generally the same.

My apologies but I find that my current life schedule is going to cause me to pear back on a couple of these PbP games. Since this is a non-PFS game, dropping from this one makes the most sense.

Thanks for having me and I wish the rest of the party luck on saving the world.

Oh yeah, wrong character. I play too many games sometimes. He will instead move up to the guy and try to twhack him with his morningstar! So that's a 9+3=12 to hit instead. I think I was hoping to get flanking if someone would move into that position for me. If so I'd wait and get that +2 to hit.

Xaivan takes a step around the corner of a bookshelf and fires an arrow at the enemy to the south of him!

Bow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 for Arrow: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Xaivan blinks quickly at Jokum as he transforms. Recovering back to the moment, Xaivan will move around to the back of the fight! Double move there since there is too much cover from where I'm at. I'll stow my bow as I move and draw my weapon.

Xaivan will move into the room and will fire an arrow at the man behind the woman!

Bow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 for Arrow: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Let's not do anything brash or my dwarf friend here will.

Updated also.

Gee, thanks... Xaivan accepts the fine threads with a look of puzzlement. Maybe I can use them as a disguise...

Xaivan will search the demon in case it may have something of use that could aid their fallen ally... or the halfling's lust for treasure.

It depends. One group I am a part of is starting Book 4 of Shattered Star and we've been at it a little over a year now.

Xavian moves around so he has a clear shot!

Bow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 for Arrow: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Xavian finds his way in an shoots!

Bow: 1d20 + 8 - 4 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 4 - 4 + 1 = 5 for Arrow: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 All the cool kids are doing it so I should too.

Here we go again. The halfling tries to determine the cause of the alarm but he won't go alone.

OK, so back to the 882 but less what, 125 if 6 of us chip in? Sounds cool by me.

Either way I'll chip in that 125gp toward a wand.

Xaivan would chip in for a wand, once convinced that he needs to hang around that is.

MW Darkwood Shortbow?: 1d100 ⇒ 45 Yay! 350gp for that.
MW Cold Iron Morningstar?: 1d100 ⇒ 73 Yay! 316gp there.

That should be the major purchases for now, I'll make a few mundane ones also as I think of them, like durable arrows.

No problem Jokum. So what do each of us get from his share? Just trying to keep all this straight.

OK cool, I'll try to make purchases by tonight.

Rest and food... now that is what I came here for. Leave the vengeance to the others.

Xaivan Slingblade, I was just passing through, really... The halfling gives a short bow as he speaks. Ends up I went down and then under instead.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Xaivan blinks as the half-orc appears, then he fires an arrow at him!

Bow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 for Arrow: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Xaivan is looking outside of the home in order to try and find this guy somewhere, assuming the house has already been searched.

Where are these things coming from?

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Xaivan will move outside and see if he can't figure out who or what is causing this.

Xaivan steps back, drops his weapon, grabs his bow and fires an arrow at this new creature! Assuming a halfling can't reach an eagle with a weapon.

Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 for Arrow: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Not sure what just happened (the GM showed me pity, perhaps?) but I'll take it.

Where'd that come from? Xaivan looks around to see if more enemies are about. Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

If I can I will try to coax Anevia to take a 5' step back so that I can take her spot and slash at the creature with my morningstar! Eventually I have to be able to use my Sneak Attack ability, you know.

Attack: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6 for Damage: 1d6 - 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) - 1 + (5) = 10

Eventually I have to hit an enemy.

We should probably check the house before we leave.

Well, you got the key? Xaivan would try to pick the lock if that is the only way inside.

Xaivan just smiles and waves, happy that he will at least get paid for something for his visit here. The more he looks around the less he seems to want to stay here.

Xaivan agrees to that rather quickly. To save a city you need financial backing for supplies.