Des does slow down, even seems to dawdle slightly,
"I think now is the time to check gear and buy any last minute things that need buying. The rest of the trip is out in the big bad woods folks. Not the place to find one's self unprepared for something untoward." He smiles as he looks around at his companions.
"Perhaps a quick tally of equipment?" He asks.
"I think now is the time to check gear and buy any last minute things that need buying. The rest of the trip is out in the big bad woods folks. Not the place to find one's self unprepared for something untoward." He smiles as he looks around at his companions.
"Perhaps a quick tally of equipment?" He asks.
Cole nods at the half-elf, "Wise idea, we should buy extra rations, just in case hunting for food is unsuccessful."
Des nods as people begin to compare poses ions.
"Every one have bed rolls? No one wants to double up?" He arches an eyebrow at the last comment, "Water skins for all is a good idea." He sighs, "Buying rations and some implements might be in order." He mutters to himself as eh looks for a 'general' store, or some where that things can be bought.
Des nods as people begin to compare poses ions.
"Every one have bed rolls? No one wants to double up?" He arches an eyebrow at the last comment, "Water skins for all is a good idea." He sighs, "Buying rations and some implements might be in order." He mutters to himself as eh looks for a 'general' store, or some where that things can be bought.
Cole realizes he never got a bedroll, so he will swing by the general store to pick one up. On the comment about doubling up, he looks away without saying anything.
Des pays the hostler well for the care of his mount. Thanking the person and adding a small amount extra in thanks to the amount of money handed over. Leading his horse towards the small 'General Store', Des checks the saddle bags and other tack.
"Now, let me see..." He muses about what things he has to add to the equipment carried.
With a raised eye brow, Desvarets casually, but quickly, walks back out into the 'road' under the pretext of leaving something on the horse. Doing his best to see around back and who or what is leaving the building.
Mash whispers, "Mash no like this."
Cole purchases his bedroll, and also an extra waterskin, due to his distraction, he fails to notice anything unusual, although he does wish the shop owners "Iomedae's blessings on you" after he finishes his transactions.
After finishing his purchases, Cole rejoins the group, saying quietly, "We should be on our way, we have already drawn too much attention here."
"I think we need a marching order, guys."
Having not seen who slipped out of the trading post Desvartes humor is darker than usual as he walks along, a frown creasing his brow. Soon enough his good mod returns, a swagger returns to his step and a light tune does he hum to himself.
Desvatres does, however, keep a watchful eye upon the forest around them as they travel. He nods at Cole's call for caution.
"Well, I do believe the horse should be at the center. Carrying things as it is." Des notes in reply
Mash instinctively starts to move towards the center at Desvartes' suggestion. When he realizes that there is a horse in the party, he tries to hide his embarrassment and moves to the front of the party, with sword and shield drawn.
"I'll take rear guard, then, everyone keep your eyes and ears open. I don't like this at all, too many chances for a party to disappear, and never be found."
Desvartes sighs at Coles comment,
"It's a forest, This is an obvious trail. If people go missing all the time, who made the trail then?" He points out to the pessimistic fellow. Des continues to hold the reigns of the horse and lead the animal along with the party.
Keselous grins and stretches as the group moves along. He has been quiet trying to put thoughts of greed aside, he does not want to try and swipe the artifact and run. after repeating the phrase in his head a mere hundred times he thinks he has himself convinced.
While he hasn't been out of the city and hasn't realized how a night in the woods is alone, he has been a street rat most of his life and has dealt with sleeping in less than hospitable places before.
Cole responds to the half elf, "Well that is easy, it... then stops for a moment, wondering if he was being insulted or whether Desvartes was simply joking. The more he thought about it, the more he was convinced he was being made fun of.
Cole sighs to himself, thinking It's obvious he doesn't take this seriously. How many days will this journey be?
Perception
Raff notices the door shutting. His only reaction is to pop a piece of sugar candy into his mouth. Like his brother, he forgot to a bedroll earlier and takes this opportunity to correct that.
As the group moves into the forest, he stays near his brother. Raff keeps on the alert for any trouble.
Perception
"Stand guard. Bandits like the cover of trees."
Mash will take a small swig of his ale. It'll need to last him the trip.
"Take it easy people. We're just your average band of cutthroats, thieves, and holy men going for a stroll in the woods. Nothing of consequence will happen. Stop being so paranoid and enjoy the journey. There's nothing to worry about."
Raff continues to scan the trees for trouble.
Mash is obvious.
Perception