Tosk glances at the man, seeing if he recognizes him as Lamm.
Perception:
If it is Lamm:
"You may not remember us, monster, but we remember you."
If not:
The few of the party who have had the misfortune of meeting Lamm face to face instantly recognize that this man is not Gaedren.
As Kovellus reaches and grabs the man, he shrieks loudly. "Help! Help! Thieves! Murderers!"
Initiative:
Initiative:1d20 + 3
Upon recognizing the man, Tosk turns to Kovellus. "Put the man down - he's not Lamm ... might not even know what things he's done."
Glancing around nervously, Lily hurridly adds, "But maybe you should put him down inside the building? And quickly?
Initiative:
Initiative: (Also don't care if you roll for me)
The room beyond is about fifteen feet wide and twenty feet deep. Two doors in the far wall lead further in the fishery. There is also a single door in the wall to the left and the wall to the right. Inside the front door a single desk sits in the middle of the room, a moldy chair pushed up against the far side and a small pile of ratty furs and straw is heaped underneath. Two large mastiffs lie sleeping on the makeshift pallet underneath the worn table.
At the man's shrill scream the two dogs spring awake and begin growling and snarling while gnashing their teeth at the party.
Andrezi mutters, "So much for subtlety..."
[ooc]Trip (with Whip): vs. CMD of a big dawg.
Andrezi mutters, "So much for subtlety..."
Kovellus attempts to pin the man and keep him restrained.
CMB check to pin.
"Nothing to see here, folks. Church of Iomedae business. Move along." Bluff check:
Lily clenches her jaw firmly and shakes her head. She does not have a shot on the dogs, with Kovellus pinning the man in the doorway. She is saddened by the need to shoot the dogs at all, as they are merely serving their purpose in the city's ecosystem, but she sees that they are clearly too aggressive to approach.
(free action) "Kovellus, inside, please!"
Lily clenches her jaw firmly and shakes her head. She does not have a shot on the dogs, with Kovellus pinning the man in the doorway. She is saddened by the need to shoot the dogs at all, as they are merely serving their purpose in the city's ecosystem, but she sees that they are clearly too aggressive to approach.
(free action) "Kovellus, inside, please!"
(free action) Grunts of exertion
Emyralda keeps her eyes on the dogs, fearing they may leap to attack her new companions.
Tosk enters the building, drawing his sword and approaching the dogs, though not within range of a swipe. While he had no fear of the animals, there were others worse-equipped to fend off a bite.
Andrezi steps past Kovellus, who has the weaselly looking man pinned up against the wall. His whip whistles through the air, but the dog is nimbler than it looks, shaking off the trip attempt easily.
Lily steps past Kovellus, urging him to bring the conflict out of the street while stowing her bow and drawing her greatsword. Meanwhile, the heavily-armored half-orc steps in the room, unslinging his weapon and positioning himself as best he can.
Cardon quickly addresses a small crowd of passers-by, and after his brief words most of them shrug and move on.
Kovellus continues pinning the man against the wall, muffling his cries with his forearm and pressing so hard the mans nose begins to bleed as he struggles and moans. Suddenly, the snarling dogs attack, and quick as Andrezi's whip Emyralda speaks an arcane syllable, causing a quick burst of light to fly from her hand and strike the dog advancing on the Varisian man. The slavering beast yelps in surprise.
Both dog snap their jaws at Andrezi and Tosk, but neither connect . The man continues to struggle, but makes no headway against Kovellus's tight grip.
Round 2...
Round 2... ** spoiler omitted **
Round Two Action
Kovellus maintains his grip on the man, and drags him inside as directed.
CMB Grapple Check
As he drags the man inside, steering clear of the dogs he mutters-
Can someone tie this man up? His struggling is irritating!
Andrezi will attempt to keep the dogs at bay, lashing out with his whip and trying to coil the whip around the neck of the first one that tries to attack
Attack:
Damage: N/A, Just restraining the dog.
Lily grits her teeth, rears back, and takes a wild overhead swing at the canine nearest her. "I'm sorry," she whispers solemnly.
Still recovering from her attack on the beast, she reaches into her pack, pulling out a length of hemp rope.
Emyralda steps toward the doorway trying to get a better view of the battle and casts another Flare on the dog threatening Andrezi.
At the attempted bites from the dogs, Tosk saw they would have to be stopped - though hopefully not killed.
Glad the suggestion has been made to tie up the man, Tosk is very anxious to see what information he has to give on Lamm's whereabouts.
At the attempted bites from the dogs, Tosk saw they would have to be stopped - though hopefully not killed.
Glad the suggestion has been made to tie up the man, Tosk is very anxious to see what information he has to give on Lamm's whereabouts.
Attack Rolls= Same
AC= -2 lower
Reflex Save= -1 lower
CMB= +2 higher
CMD= +1 net gain
Weapon Damage= 2d6+4 one-handed, or 2d6+6 two handed (Longsword)
Andrezi's whip wraps around the dog's neck, causing the beast to snarl with fury.
Lily's blow nearly takes the head off the other canine, cutting off its yelp of pain. Tosk, his target eliminated, takes several long strides towards the other animal, putting it down with quick efficiency.
As Lily seems to be upset at having to attack the dogs, Cardon will cast stabalize on the least injured. Maybe he can save one.
Round Three Action (If the man still hasn't been bound by my third action)
Continue to pin the man and keep a hand over his mouth to keep him quiet.
Round Three Action
Lily securely binds the man, and stuffs an empty Sack in his mouth to keep him quiet.
Seeing Cardon's efforts to save the dog, Lily flings her arms around him."Thank you, oh thank you!" she cries. She moves to inspect the creature, running her fingers through it's fur.
While she's tying the man up, Cardon will use another stabalize on the other dog.
Seeing that his companions have matters well in hand, Andrezi will begin searching the room for other exits or any other useful information.
Emyralda will help Andrezi search the room.
Perception (Aid Another):
The man whimpers and moans as he struggles against his bonds. After a futile attempt that lasts a few moments, he stops struggling and looks at the party with mad, wide eyes.
Other than the front door, there are four other exits from this room, two doors opposite the front and one on each of the side walls.
Both dogs are still unconscious, but they are in no immediate danger of death. On their rough leather collars each bears an iron tag that read "Bloo" and "Kloo." After rifling through the man's belongings the group finds a pocked and pitted metal rod, three vials of acid, two tanglefoot bags, and a thunderstone, as well as a dagger, a light crossbow with 10 bolts, a garnet amulet, and a small bronze key.
The smell of fish and offal permeates the air, nearly overpowering everyone's senses but stopping just short of unbearable. After a thorough exploration of the room, the group finds nothing else of interest.
Tosk notes the findings in the room, then approaches the man, stooping down to eye level with him. His voice is stern, but not angry as he watches for the reaction of the captive. Tosk waits after each bit of speech to judge the man's body movements or muffled utterances.
"Forgive the break in, but we are looking for Lamm. He is an evil man who must have justice for his crimes. Do you work for him?"
"Do you know where he is?"
"Are these your dogs?"
"Are they his?"
While the others bind and question the man, see to the dogs, and inspect the other doors, Emyralda casts Detect Magic as she examines the man's possessions.
"Anyone know what this might be?" she asks, holding up the pocked and pitted metal rod.
The Varisian goes from door to door, pressing his ear to the weathered, stinking wood to hear what lies behind them.
All for Andrezi:
While the others bind and question the man, see to the dogs, and inspect the other doors, Emyralda casts Detect Magic as she examines the man's possessions.
"Anyone know what this might be?" she asks, holding up the pocked and pitted metal rod.
The metal rod radiates mild evocation magic.
Surprised that any of the man's possessions actually radiate magic, Emyralda studies the metal rod more intently.
Spellcraft Check:
Pointing to the door , "There are sounds of childrens' voices, and a gruff deeper voice coming from beyond that passage. Also there is some sort of wet, squishing sound. I can't make out what anyone is saying though. Beyond that, it smells even fishier over there, if that's possible."
Children... Kovellus growls.
We can't risk Lamm using them as hostages- or worse. Let's investigate.