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I think that we need someone to probe Goldie for information. Pipp?
"Just don't let the little beast near her. I can imagine she'd much rather what Pipp will probe her with than the sharp implements that Jyg'g prefers."
A quick questioning of a passing street sweeping goblin tells you that Goldie can be found at The Happy Tramp most days.
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Aevelyn
"My budz Asheatah n I are likeah peas to teh podz! He needz meh! He bringz da roof down and I'ma packa fulla partah favors!"
*snickt* *snickt*
"Yer stillz not mah mom!"
"Duhplomarchy? Wazzat?"
"Jyg'g haz duhplomarchy! Squeeeee!"
*snickt* *snickt*
mmmmm Party favors, is there a housewarming that I should be going to? The little one is just full of energy if he ends up inter...er...pum...uhm....probing her for info we might need something he can stab so she doesn't feel a little prick
Goblin, what more can you tell us about Goldie and the Happy Tramp?
By Hermes' beard, don't steer travelers wrong!
Greases goblin's paw with a couple of coppers.
Skia moves silently over to the Goblin and runs a finger down his cheek. "Because you wouldn't llike the consequences if you steer us wrong," she says as she licks her lips disturbingly.
Intimidate Check:
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The goblin seems to be a very friendly sort, eager to chat with his newest friends. "'El ol' Goldie, she bin 'round 'ere fer uz long uz this one kin 'member. O'course eet don hurt none thit she be easy ta look upon, an' this one does mean easy! Hehe!" At Skias touch he becomes somewhat flushed and gets a little jittery. "Now O'course thit dunna mean thit ye missus ain't choo har me. So'uz I chatting bout? Ah, noo I 'member, anyways, Goldie she know everbody round heres, o'course she be wantin' ta get sumin in way of paymeent. But she will no be steerin' weez wrong, ol' Goldie she be straight that way, or my name not be Glarth!" With that he stuffs his coppers into his pocket and begs off, telling you that he resides in a hidey hole under the local stables if you need to see him he throws a wink Skia's way as he scuries off.
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Aevelyn
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"Are all goblins that friendly? What a swell chap. Shall we make our way to meet this Goldie?"
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"My budz Asheatah n I are likeah peas to teh podz! He needz meh! He bringz da roof down and I'ma packa fulla partah favors!"
Translation: Before I meet up with Goldie, I need to know -- do these daggers make my butt look big?
Skia eyes the Goblin as it heads off, her head c o c k e d at an odd angle. She shakes it and turns to the others, say simply "that way," as she points in the diretion the Goblin gave them. She immediately starts off, heedless of whether the others follow or not, eager to meet this Goldie and gather the information they seek.
I'm thinking that we may need to split up to cover more ground. (Or so that they can take us out one by one.)
Pipp, will you please catch up to Skia and help to "pump" some information from Goldie?
Hieron and Maulfeuer, can you check out Boom's Garden? I would not be surprised if either or both the pigs and the wolf were/are frequent patrons.
Aevelyn ... ok, I guess she's already had the same idea.
Jyg'g, you're with me. I think that your daggers need sharpening.
And let's meet back at the "Happy Tramp" around dinner time to discuss our options going forward. And if you happen to see Aevelyn along the way, let her know when and where to meet.
I'm interested in the "Poison" aspect of Black Tom's. I'm guessing that since it's readily advertised, that poison is fairly acceptable? I'm also guessing (or hoping) that he may have some insight into possibly where the pigs reside but also what to expect from the pigs -- abilities, traps, poison, etc. Guessing that may be how they took out the wolf, I may be very interested in purchasing antidotes if he has any.
Also, what is the general makeup of the population? Mostly human? Any deity that is more prominent over the others?
I'll do a "detect evil" to get a general idea into how evil the population is here. I'm not here to arrest anyone -- just trying to get a feel for the place.
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Aevelyn will stick with Malfleur for now, but she says, "You can have Jyg'g as long as you want, he he.", and she will go to the Boom's Graden as well.
Aevelyn will stick with Malfleur for now, but she says, "You can have Jyg'g as long as you want, he he.", and she will go to the Boom's Graden as well.
You're back.
If you've got time, check out "Simple Simon's Straw" -- often people who have "simple" in their name are anything but.
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Is Jyg'g getting more looks from the population than any of the rest of our party? I would think that even here, he'd be something of an oddity.
"That plan sounds like a good one to me. I can't wait to meet Goldie!"
Pipp hustles to keep up with Skia.
Hieron looks back and forth between Baz and the drow heading Goldie's direction, an eyebrow arching. I think it best that those skilled with people talk with Goldie, so I'm going with Pipp. We should at least start with gentle conversation! Runs after the bard and the drow.
Skia glances over her shoulder as Pipp and Heiron catch up to her. "I'm glad someone can keep up and I'm glad it wasn't that goody two shoes. Is it just me or can you practically smell the stink of righteousness wafting from him? And I'm also gald you didin't bring the little beast as well. But I must say, I am glad you bought yourself cutie." She gives Pipp a wink and he can just see her tongue snake out from between her lips in what can only be described as a predatory manner.
She points off down the street. "Is that the place the Goblin said?"
You're back.
If you've got time, check out "Simple Simon's Straw" -- often people who have "simple" in their name are anything but.
"Well, hun, I will see if I can squeeze it into my busy schedule. I will just take my trusty security blanket", she grabs Malfleurs's arm, "and we will figure out what is going on here."
Skia glances over her shoulder as Pipp and Heiron catch up to her. "I'm glad someone can keep up and I'm glad it wasn't that goody two shoes. Is it just me or can you practically smell the stink of righteousness wafting from him? And I'm also gald you didin't bring the little beast as well. But I must say, I am glad you bought yourself cutie." She gives Pipp a wink and he can just see her tongue snake out from between her lips in what can only be described as a predatory manner.
She points off down the street. "Is that the place the Goblin said?"
"The stink of righteousness? I just figured that was a lavender body wash," Pipp says, oblivious to Skia's advances.
She points off down the street. "Is that the place the Goblin said?"
That looks like it. Skia, I'd like to suggest that you hold off on any threats until Pipp and I have tried diplomacy. Any idea how Goldie may react to seeing a dark elf such as yourself? I have little experience with elves, unfortunately.
The Happy Tramp is a bustling tavern, the sign out front depicts a partially nude woman surrounded be six worn out men. Inside you find a crowd of locals and travelers alike crowded around tables and the two bars, all watch over by a brutal looking Minotaur wearing a name tag with the name 'Jason' in crayon on it. A stage, currently empty rest against the east wall. As you survey the place you catch a beautiful blonde behind the bar, her hair in ringlets she wears a short dress of ribbon and lace as she serves drinks and tales to the patrons.
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Black Toms is closed when they get there, the sign out front reads "Closed under order of LPM, will reopen soon."
Black Toms is closed when they get there, the sign out front reads "Closed under order of LPM, will reopen soon."
Well this is no good. Jyg'g, can you see about finding Black Tom? I'm not good at that sort of thing.
Black Toms is closed when they get there, the sign out front reads "Closed under order of LPM, will reopen soon."Well this is no good. Jyg'g, can you see about finding Black Tom? I'm not good at that sort of thing.
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It's not to hard to find Simple Simon, his 'shop' consist of a wagon over burdened by straw. Straw for animals, straw for bedding, barns, and roofing. Simon himself is a short fellow, balding and soft around the middle. He greets you with a toothless smile "Hullo there! How can Simple Simon be of service to you fine folks this lovely day? You need Straw, well I got straw, the best straw in the land. Why my straw is even used by some to build whole houses! So what will it be today?". He finishes with a florish of his wolf skin cap and bows at his chubby middle.
Aevelyn glances at the ugly man and thinks, I hope this yahoo is smarter than he looks. "Well, my good man, we were hoping to find some potential customers of your, who have a fondness for straw, and we think they may have visited you before" She gives him a sultry smile.
Pipp wanders happily up to the bar of the Happy Tramp and waves for Goldie's attention. "Let's see... What should I have... Something fruity. You pick. Anyway, I've heard that you're something of a go-to person for people looking for information."
Aevelyn glances at the ugly man and thinks, I hope this yahoo is smarter than he looks. "Well, my good man, we were hoping to find some potential customers of your, who have a fondness for straw, and we think they may have visited you before" She gives him a sultry smile.
He seems a bit taken aback by questions about the pigs, "I'm afraid I ain't never sold no straw to no pig for no house, why would you even ask such questions?
Pipp wanders happily up to the bar of the Happy Tramp and waves for Goldie's attention. "Let's see... What should I have... Something fruity. You pick. Anyway, I've heard that you're something of a go-to person for people looking for information."
The beautiful half elf looks Pip up and down with a grin as she slides a drink in front of him. "Here you go cute stuff, one Naughty Nymph. And yeah, I guess I get around enough to know a few things." Goldie seems to be very glad to see a man of Pips good looks walk in, she leans forward to whisper in his ear as she continues, "So you decided to come...... find me because you want to know something, so feel free to pump me for anything you might want, I'll do my best to please you.... however I can." At this close you can smell the sweet seductive perfume she wears and notice the clinging fabric of her dress, as well as the fact that she isn't wearing a bra. Goldie must be a very friendly lady after all.
Negotiating his way around Pipp's lute, up to the bar, Hieron favors the beautiful proprietress with a smile and removes his hat, placing a gold piece on the bar.
I'm happy to see the tales don't lie, though they hardly come near the truth in its glory. What libation is this tavern's specialty? And is there a quiet corner where you could chat with me and my companions? Sadly, we're on a matter of some urgency.
Negotiating his way around Pipp's lute, up to the bar, Hieron favors the beautiful proprietress with a smile and removes his hat, placing a gold piece on the bar.
I'm happy to see the tales don't lie, though they hardly come near the truth in its glory. What libation is this tavern's specialty? And is there a quiet corner where you could chat with me and my companions? Sadly, we're on a matter of some urgency.
She smiles at Hieron, and says with an eager smile " Our speciality would be the Naughty Nymph, garanteed to loosen more than tounge. Urgent you say? Yes indeed I do have a more private setting where we can discuss things of an intimate nature.... is it going to be just you two, or do you have friends you wish to come with us?" Goldie at that point tells a near by topless halfling, with obvious magical 'enhancments' to cover the bar.
"Just let me know when you're ready to go darling."
Picking up his Naughty Nymph, he bows slightly and indicates Pipp and Skia with a sweep of his hand.
Lead the way, sun-kissed waterfall. I Hieron, with the aeolian Pipp and the dark maiden Skia, will attend.
Aevelyn walks over to him and starts stroking his hair, and other, ahem things, Are you sure you don't remember anything?
When they arrive to Simple Simon's, Maulfeuer utters under his breath I didn't know you were taking me to lunch. When Aevelyn starts questioning Simon, he just walks around the store.
After looking around the Tavern, Skia follows Hieron over to the bar and stands behind him, her arms folded to accentuate her cleavageand her hip c o c k e d out to the side. She gives Goldie a once over with her eyes and her tongue darts out to dance across her lips in approval.
Pipp tries a sip of his Naughty Nymph, "Delightful!" as he follows Goldie and Hieron.
"Hay! Leggo muy collah, Baz! Yer nawt muy dad!"
He struggles for a bit, but soon quickly realized that the decision was made for him. Jyg'g perks up for a moment when he hears that his daggers might be handy.
"Black Tahm, youse say? When I-ah find 'em, do I-ah stick 'em like-ah piggy? DETH TO PIGGIEZ!"
Knowledge (Local)?
"Uhhhh....I'ah found ah rewd peeter. Can I-ah choke 'm? Then stab 'em?"