Pindara pulls a face and brushes aside the hanky, "I'm fine." she says curtly.
"Let's find this freak and get out of here."
"Unfortunately not. Let's ask around."
Bedu proceeds to spend some time discussing the price of fish and whatever else it takes to try and get some sort of a lead on our man.
Diplomacy check (was gather info) (1d20+6=7)
He gives up when the locals start laughing at his refined manners.
Pindara can't bring herself to really talk to any of these scummy folk beyond the normal pleasantries, obviously.
Skittle splits off from the well dressed and finely groomed among the group and tries to see what he can learn.
Jaku, seeing that about half the group is going to make finding anything harder, slips away for a bit. He asks around, chats about fish, grumbles about taxes, and hopefully comes back with something useful.
Pindara finds Jaku later on, "Hey," she says in a neutral tone, "You said something earlier about getting into the catacombs. How big are they? Where d'you think our burnt man would make his 'sanctuary'? No use going there if we're going to run around like headless fowl."
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After another hour of asking around, it's beginning to seem like you'll never find him. Either no one knows Samir Kharsus, or they're not telling.
But before all hope is lost, Jaku returns with some information. A local stevedore knows Kharsus, and saw him not an hour ago working on an old boat just a few blocks away. If you hurry, you might still be able to catch him there.
Pindara heads off without appearing to rush.
Once back with the group, Jaku gives what information he has, and heads out with the rest.
After another hour of asking around, it's beginning to seem like you'll never find him. Either no one knows Samir Kharsus, or they're not telling.
But before all hope is lost, Jaku returns with some information. A local stevedore knows Kharsus, and saw him not an hour ago working on an old boat just a few blocks away. If you hurry, you might still be able to catch him there.
"Thank you brother. The blessing of the gods be with you." Liet signs a benediction.
Bedu keeps near the back of the group and watches to the rear for any followers.
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The group follows the directions given to Jaku, and end up at a dock at the end of a street. The buildings on either side go down to the water's edge, but you can see further docks connected to other streets to the south. A selection of boats, rafts, and barges are tied up in a jumble here, stretching among the piers to the south. You scan the area, looking for sign of your quarry.
Everyone/Anyone can make sight-based Perception checks.
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Pindara finds Jaku later on, "Hey," she says in a neutral tone, "You said something earlier about getting into the catacombs. How big are they? Where d'you think our burnt man would make his 'sanctuary'? No use going there if we're going to run around like headless fowl."
Jaku knows that the catacombs are quite extensive, extending under much of the city. But part of the problem is what dancer meant by "the catacombs." Officially, the catacombs are subterranean vaults under the city for the interment of dead bodies (think the catacombs of ancient Rome). But Muiu Thral has been built upon itself (and older settlements) for many centuries, and so there are many subterranean levels that connect to/are part of the catacombs without officially being "the catacombs." The sewers in some parts of the city also connect, further blurring the distinction. So the problem comes in defining what exactly the dancer meant when she referred to "the catacombs." It could mean a lot of things. Since she said she had never been there, she might not know herself.
Which means that the burnt man could have his sanctum almost anywhere, and you probably would "run around like headless fowl" for days looking for it without some kind of clue - directions, map, tracking, etc.
Bedu's gaze moves backwards and forwards.
Jaku keeps an eye out for any sign of danger or any sign of their quarry.
Indo regrets not having a secret place to cast a quick spell.
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Perception DC 10:
A shrill whistle pierces the air. In a small boat tied up to the closest dock, a small halfling takes her fingers out of her mouth as the sound of her whistle fades away. Farther to the south, the man looks up and sees the group of you coming down the dock. He immediately drops what he is doing and flees to the south. The chase is on!
A map of the area can be found here.
Pindara is at C2, Jaku at C3, Liet at B2, Skittle at B3, Indo at B4, and Bedun in the rear at A3. The halfling is in the boat at F5 (sorry, no token) and Samir Kharsus is at L12.
So first person roll initiative, and everyone else, state your actions!
Bedu runs down the pier to A25.
Jaku, seeing their quarry is starting to bolt, moves to intercept.
"Somebody grab that halfling," he growls as he starts off.
Pindara sticks to the shore and runs along the side of the docks, avoiding any encounters with boats. Well, this is a damn stupid idea...
Liet moves and jumps onto the boat at G4.
Bedu bounces off the house and instead using his brains moves to L6.
Bedu leaves the action to the rest.
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Still waiting for posts and actions for a few people, then I'll post the round summary.
Skittle: Please post your action for round 1 and two straight 1d20 rolls.
Pindara: Post a new action (see post above about problems with your stated action) and two straight 1d20 rolls.
Liet: Please post two straight 1d20 rolls.
Thanks!
Pindara sees that there's no way for it but to either dash round the buildings or daash across the boats. She decides for the buildings.
Skittle draws his kukri and jumps into the boat with Liet (moves to E5) to speak w/ the halfling, leaving the chase for those with longer legs.
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Skittle draws his kukri and hops onto the boat tied up next to the pier. The floor of the boat is covered in slippery fish parts, but he easily keeps his balance and moves next to the halfling.
Liet follows Skittle down the pier and hops into the boat. His feet go out from under him as he lands in the slick fish scum, but he grabs the boat’s mast in time to keep his balance (Acrobatics (1d20=14)).
As Skittle and Liet move onto her boat, the halfling tries to dive over the side into the water.
Liet: Please post two straight 1d20 rolls.
Thanks!
EDIT: Ooops, I see you already posted for me. Can I use the 19 I rolled for my attack roll? It's total is 18 (-1).
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1d20=19, 1d20=14EDIT: Ooops, I see you already posted for me. Can I use the 19 I rolled for my attack roll? It's total is 18 (-1).
Skittle swears as he drops his kukri in the boat and tries to grab the halfling before she goes over the side.
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Round 1 Summary
Initiative order (base initiative 9):
Samir Kharsus 19
Skittle 16
Liet 15
Halfling 14
Jaku 13
Bedu 13
Pindara 11
Indo 10
“Somebody grab that halfling,” Jaku growls.
Samir Kharsus jumps to the next boat, running away from you at top speed. He jumps from boat to barge to raft, ending the round at [K19].
Skittle draws his kukri and hops onto the boat tied up next to the pier, followed closely by Liet. The floor of the boat is covered in slippery fish parts, but Skittle easily keeps his balance and moves next to the halfling at [E5]. Liet’s feet go out from under him as he lands in the slick fish scum, but he grabs the boat’s mast in time to keep his balance (Acrobatics roll 1d20=14), stopping at [G4].
As the halfling moves to dive over the side of the boat, Skittle swears, drops his kukri in the boat, and tries to hold her before she goes over . Liet raises his mace and brings it down on the halfling’s head . As slippery as the fish in the boat, the halfling wriggles out of Skittle’s hold and dives into the water at [F6], blood pouring from her head.
Jaku runs into the fish-strewn boat. Barely keeping his balance among the slippery fish parts , he leaps across the water to the next barge, which contains a pile of junk and rubbish, ending at [F8]. The ragpickers on the barge yell and curse at him, but make no move to stop him.
Bedu runs down the pier and onto the barge tied up at the end, which is blocked by a 10-foot tall wall of large wooden crates. Unable to climb them or burst through them he is stymied at [J6].
Pindara decides not to venture out on the boats, and dashes back up the street the way you came, passing Indo heading towards the water.
Indo hangs back, ducking between two shacks to cast an unseen spell before passing Pindara running the other way and arriving at the docks at the end of the round at [C3].
Thus endeth the first round.
Here is an updated map for the second round.
Everyone, please post your actions for round 2 and post two straight d20 rolls.
Keep in mind that you can take double moves, if you wish.
Bedu attempts to climb onto the middle crate. If he succeeds then he will run forwards and leap down into the rowing boat.
"Look around miss," Skittle yells as he leans over the edge of the boat and offers his hand. "There's nowhere to go. We just want to talk. Come back up here & I'll make sure longshanks here doesn't hurt you again," he says with a nod toward Liet. "I'll even get a cleric to heal your wound."