Cut-Throat Grok post "AP #55: The Wormwood Mutiny"


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Scarab Sages

So, quick question:

Does Cut-Throat Grok make any additional appearances in "Skull & Shackles" post "The Wormwood Mutiny"?

I ask because one of the PCs in my party of players developed a romantic relationship with her. Just wondering if the characters will ever run into each other again in the future. Been thumbing through the other APs tonight, but I don't see her being reintroduced (although I see other Wormwood crew members coming back in the future).

Tarrintino


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Spoiler-

groks future:
In the fifth book the pcs will come across a torture chamber and she will be a victim with her limbs cut off and missing facial pieces(nose). D6 in Harigans fortress.


Spoiler:
Not as written. However, you could give the PCs an opportunity to rescue her or something like that, perhaps she could give them valuable information on what Harrigan is planning.


she isn't integral to the story so whatever you want to do with her wouldn't break the AP, as written things don't end well:(


One of my PCs did the same. I am planning on giving them the opportunity to rescue her and save her from that fate. I will have to come up with something. I already know she will see the PCs before the Riptide Alehouse fight. She is going to be pregnant. I am toying with suggesting through NPCs they run a rescue mission when they are sure the rest of the Wormwood crew would be occupied and have their hands full like during the race.

Sovereign Court

They somehow recruited her to sail with them... I made up stats for her, as follows:

CUT-THROAT GROK
Female Fighter (corsair) 5
N Medium Half-orc / Humanoid (Half-orc)
Init +2; Senses Perception +1, Darkvision 60 ft
==DEFENSE==
AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +2 dex, +1 natural armor, +1 deflection)
hp 44 (5d10+10)
Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +3
Armor Chain Shirt +1, Light
Defensive Abilities Armored Pirate (PFCo: PoIS), Sacred Tattoo (PFAPG 19), Bravery (PFCR 55)
==OFFENSE==
Spd 30 ft/x4
Melee +1 Greataxe, +9 (1d12+14) 20/x3 CM +3; [PA]
Melee Handaxe, +9 (1d6+4) 20/x3 CM +1; [Thrn]
Special Attacks Weapon Training (Axes) (PFCR 56), Deck Fighting: does not take -2 to AC when using Cleave (PFCo: PoIS)
==STATISTICS==
Str 16, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10
BAB +5, CMB +8, CMD +21 (+26 vs. Steal and Dirty Trick)
Feats Armor Proficiency (LIGHT / MEDIUM / HEAVY) (PFCR 118), Cleave (PFCR 119), Diehard (PFCR 122), Endurance (PFCR 122), Power Attack (PFCR 131), Shield Proficiency (PFCR 133), Tower Shield Proficiency (PFCR 135-136), Weapon Focus (Greataxe) (PFCR 136-137), Weapon Specialization (Greataxe) (PFCR 137)
Skills Climb +6, Intimidate +7, Profession (sailor) +5, Profession (shopkeeper) +10, Swim +7 [Resist exhaustion damage +11]
Traits Axe to Grind (Combat) (PFUCgn 51), Trade Talk (Race: Human) (PFCo: BoG 4)
Languages Common, Orc
==Magic==
Eq'd Magic Amulet of Natural Armor +1, Ring of Protection +1 (R)


Funny one of my PCs had a romantic encounter with Grok (in fact twice in two different groups) and I've read about it happening in other groups too. I wonder what it is that makes her so... Attractive..

Sovereign Court

she's easy on the eyes? :P

let me rephrase that:

she's easy on the eyes? :P


other then Sandara and Rosie, there isn't a lot of feminine action on the WormWood, beggars can't be choosers;)


Both good points

Sovereign Court

Also look at her stats above: a 5th level fighter would tend to get what she wants on this ship. :)


Arrietta Banison former prostitute.
Tilly
Slippery Syl Lonegan- in 2 separate PBP's I have had GMs assume Syl is a guy. She became a villain on par with Plugg for the group I am running.
Barefoot Sams Toppin

There might be more crew that is just off the top of my head. There are also other female officers. Depending on how they are played and the tastes of your players there are several relationship options.


I know my group the gunslinger slept with her to get his gun back.


Shivikah
Giffer Tibbs
Officers: Peppery Longarthing and Riaris Krine.

However, Grok is the one that as written is most setup to interact with PCs: she is the quartermaster over all their gear and she is also Kroop's drinking partner, which gives the cook's assistant an in.

Edit: Oh! And of course the beleaguered "Caulky" Tarroon.


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I also statted her out, just a little different favoring her axes and no magic:

Cut-Throat Grok CR 4
XP 1,200
Female half-orc fighter (two-handed fighter) 5 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 108)
N Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +3
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Defense
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AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 armor, +1 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 47 (5d10+15)
Fort +6, Ref +2, Will +2
Defensive Abilities orc ferocity
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk greataxe +10 (1d12+13/×3)
Ranged throwing axe +7 (1d6+4)
Special Attacks overhand chop, shattering strike, weapon training (axes +1)
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +5; CMB +7 (+8 sunder); CMD 21 (22 vs. sunder)
Feats Close-quarters Thrower[UC], Distance Thrower[UC], Dodge, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (greataxe), Weapon Focus (throwing axe)
Skills Climb +9, Intimidate +6, Perception +3, Profession (sailor) +6, Swim +9; Racial Modifiers +2 Intimidate
Languages Common, Orc
SQ orc blood
Other Gear leather armor, mwk greataxe, throwing axe (5), bandolier
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Special Abilities
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Close-Quarters Thrower (Throwing axe) Attacks with selected weapons do not provoke attacks of opportunity
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Distance Thrower Reduce ranged penalties for thrown weapons by 2
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Orc Ferocity (1/day) If brought below 0 Hp, can act as though disabled for 1 rd.
Overhand Chop (Ex) Single attacks with two-handed weapons receive double STR bonus.
Power Attack -2/+4 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Shattering Strike +1 (Ex) +1 Sunder and damage vs. objects.
Weapon Training (Axes) +1 (Ex) +1 Attack, Damage, CMB, CMD with Axes
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With two of the player characters female and Sandara and Rosie, the women were well represented.

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