A Merc's Life: Howl of the Carrion King [03]

[mleibrock]

OOC

I guess that depends on what the rest of you decide to do. He's just been tortured and beaten near to death (then staked out and left to be eaten by and giant burrowing starfish) by Gnolls. He was rescued - then treated quite poorly - by a person who looks an awful lot like the Gnolls with whom he's recently become so well acquainted. He's not sure how to act, but he's pretty sure that you (good guys?) don't like him.

"I could use rest, food and healing. And if there are ny of my friends left in Kelmarane it would be nice to be able to get them out."

"I can't help you with the healing part, but I can offer you some food and some of my friends might be talked into offering you healing if you might help us. However, all of this is a little premature, I don't think this is the right place for any of this talk. We should be off."

[Scott DeWar]

"I have no healing what so ever"

[Scotley]

"I could use rest, food and healing. And if there are ny of my friends left in Kelmarane it would be nice to be able to get them out."

Keeland looks on pensively as the others talk and then makes an offer.
"Perhaps I can assist a bit?" Keeland steps forward and hums a quiet tune over the man. In spite of the simplicity of his music healing takes place. "If there are good men held captive by the Gnolls we will work to free them."

OOC: I am rolling a d20 for knowledge check on the 'Lions of Senara'. I'll let the GM decide which skill mod is appropriate--Religion? History? Nobility? Local?.

[Mowgli]

Oxvard sighs in relief as Keeland's healing song washes through him. He smiles gratefully at the bard and nods as he makes his intentions to rescue Oxvard's friends - if they are still alive - known.

"Thank you, friend. Though most of us were captured, and have one by one been either tortured to death or been slain in Kardswann's foul arena, I'm certain that my friend Felliped still lives and is at large in the village. He is loyal to a fault," (Oxvard shoots a venemous glance at Houwlou as he says this) "and would not leave Kelmarane if he thought any of his friends yet lived."

GM: Keeland also knows nothing of the Lions, though this is not remarkable - as Oxvard said, they are just now trying to make a name for themselves, and are from Cheliax (on the other continent).

[Leif]

[OOC: Houwlou does his best 'puppy dog' imitation]

Houwlou's sheet

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4
Name: Houwlou Groulenas Age: 20
Class: Ranger 4 Height: 6'
Race: Olcán Weight: 190 lbs
Size: Medium Fur: Black/Brown
Gender: Male Eyes: One Brown, One Gray
Align: Chaotic Good
Deity: Panthiest HERO Points: 03

Str: 16 +3 Level: 04 XP: 9900
Dex: 13 +1 BAB: +4 HP: 44/44 (19 + CON + 10 Race/FC)
Con: 16 +3 CMB: +7 CMD: 18
Int: 16 +3 Speed: 30' Dmg Red: 0/anything
Wis: 18 +4 Init: +1 Spell Res: None
Cha: 15 +2 ACP: -2 Spell Save: 14+SL

Init.: +1


AC: Total Base Armor Shld Dex Size Def Nat Misc
17 10 +4 +2 +1 +0 +0 +0

Touch AC: 11
Flatfooted AC: 16


Total Base Mod Misc Special
Fort: 06 4 +2
Ref: 05 4 +1
Will: 05 1 +4


Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special
Longsword +1 +10 1d8+5 19-20/x2 +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 (T) +9 (+7) 1d4+5 19-20/x2 +3 TH/Damage
Longsword +1 +8 1d8+5 19-20/x2 (Undead)
& Dagger +1 (T) +7 (+5) 1d4+3 19-20/x2
Longsword +1 +6 1d8+5 19-20/x2
& Longsword (MW) +6 1d8+2 19-20/x2
Javelin (M) +5 (+3) 1d6+3 20/x2 Range 30'

Languages: Common, Olcán

Background Trait:
* Devotee of the Green: +1 KS (Geography/Nature). KS (Geography) is CS

Olcán Traits:
* +2 CON, +2 WIS, -2 DEX
* Wolf-Lope: Move +10' when on all fours (Light/No Armor)
* Wolf Sight: Low Light Vision
* Keen Senses: +2 Perception Checks
* Hardy: Bonus Feat (Endurance)
* Wilderness Expert (+2 Survival, additional +2 Tracking)
* Hatred: +1 TH vs. Gnolls
* Read Body Language: +2 Sense Motive Checks

Ranger Abilities:
* Proficiencies: Simple and Martial Weapons; Light Armor & Shields
(Not Tower Shields)
* Fighting Style (Two Weapon Fighter)
Two Weapon Fighting Feat
* Favored Enemy: Undead (+2 Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, Survival,
To Hit/Damage)
* Tracking (+½ Lvl (Min 1)) to Survival: Tracking checks
* Wild Empathy
* Favored Terrain: Desert (+2 Initiative, KS: Geography, Perception, Stealth, Survival)
* Hunter's Bond: Companions (grant half favored enemy bonus (+1) to companions)
* Spells: Beginning at 4th level, Houwlou can cast bonus druid spells for his 17 WIS (3/day)
(Spells prepared: Resist Energy)

Feats:
* Endurance: +4 CON Check vs. Non-Lethal Damage; Sleep in Light/Medium Armor
(Racial Bonus)
* Weapon Focus (Longsword): +1 TH
* Two-Weapon Fighting (Ranger Fighting Style)
* Sharp Senses

Skill Points: 36 (6 + INT Mod/Lvl)

Skills Total Rank CS Ability Misc
Acrobatics -5 1 -6
Appraise 4 2 3
Bluff 5 1 2 +2*
Climb 2 2 3 3 -6
Craft 3 3
Diplomacy 3 3
Disable Device 1
Disguise 3 3
Escape Artist -5 1 -6
Fly 1
Handle Animal 10 4 3 3
Heal 10 3 3 4
Intimidate 3 3
Knowledge (Arcana) 3
Knowledge (Dngnrng) 3
Knowledge (Engnrng) 3
Knowledge (Geography) 3
Knowledge (History) 3
Knowledge (Local) 3
Knowledge (Nature) 9 3 3 3
Knowledge (Nobility) 3
Knowledge (Planes) 3
Knowledge (Religion) 3
Linguistics 3
Perception 15 4 3 4 +4,+2*
Perform 3 3
Profession (Guide) 10 3 3 4
Ride 3 2 1
Sense Motive 7 1 4 +2, +2*
Slight of Hand 1
Spellcraft 10 4 3 3
Stealth 2 4 3 1 -6
Survival 10 3 3 4 +½ Lvl*,+2*
Swim -9 3 -12
Use Magic Device 3

[mleibrock]

Oxvard sighs in relief as Keeland's healing song washes through him. He smiles gratefully at the bard and nods as he makes his intentions to rescue Oxvard's friends - if they are still alive - known.

"Thank you, friend. Though most of us were captured, and have one by one been either tortured to death or been slain in Kardswann's foul arena, I'm certain that my friend Felliped still lives and is at large in the village. He is loyal to a fault," (Oxvard shoots a venemous glance at Houwlou as he says this) "and would not leave Kelmarane if he thought any of his friends yet lived."

GM: Keeland also knows nothing of the Lions, though this is not remarkable - as Oxvard said, they are just now trying to make a name for themselves, and are from Cheliax (on the other continent).

Looking to the others Tsadok says, "I'd really like to finish this discussion somewhere a little more secluded. Can we go?"

[Scott DeWar]

"sounds like a good idea to me."

[Leif]

'Agreed! Let us move to somewhere more secure at once!"

Houwlou's sheet

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4
Name: Houwlou Groulenas Age: 20
Class: Ranger 4 Height: 6'
Race: Olcán Weight: 190 lbs
Size: Medium Fur: Black/Brown
Gender: Male Eyes: One Brown, One Gray
Align: Chaotic Good
Deity: Panthiest HERO Points: 03

Str: 16 +3 Level: 04 XP: 9900
Dex: 13 +1 BAB: +4 HP: 44/44 (19 + CON + 10 Race/FC)
Con: 16 +3 CMB: +7 CMD: 18
Int: 16 +3 Speed: 30' Dmg Red: 0/anything
Wis: 18 +4 Init: +1 Spell Res: None
Cha: 15 +2 ACP: -2 Spell Save: 14+SL

Init.: +1


AC: Total Base Armor Shld Dex Size Def Nat Misc
17 10 +4 +2 +1 +0 +0 +0

Touch AC: 11
Flatfooted AC: 16


Total Base Mod Misc Special
Fort: 06 4 +2
Ref: 05 4 +1
Will: 05 1 +4


Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special
Longsword +1 +10 1d8+5 19-20/x2 +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 (T) +9 (+7) 1d4+5 19-20/x2 +3 TH/Damage
Longsword +1 +8 1d8+5 19-20/x2 (Undead)
& Dagger +1 (T) +7 (+5) 1d4+3 19-20/x2
Longsword +1 +6 1d8+5 19-20/x2
& Longsword (MW) +6 1d8+2 19-20/x2
Javelin (M) +5 (+3) 1d6+3 20/x2 Range 30'

Languages: Common, Olcán

Background Trait:
* Devotee of the Green: +1 KS (Geography/Nature). KS (Geography) is CS

Olcán Traits:
* +2 CON, +2 WIS, -2 DEX
* Wolf-Lope: Move +10' when on all fours (Light/No Armor)
* Wolf Sight: Low Light Vision
* Keen Senses: +2 Perception Checks
* Hardy: Bonus Feat (Endurance)
* Wilderness Expert (+2 Survival, additional +2 Tracking)
* Hatred: +1 TH vs. Gnolls
* Read Body Language: +2 Sense Motive Checks

Ranger Abilities:
* Proficiencies: Simple and Martial Weapons; Light Armor & Shields
(Not Tower Shields)
* Fighting Style (Two Weapon Fighter)
Two Weapon Fighting Feat
* Favored Enemy: Undead (+2 Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, Survival,
To Hit/Damage)
* Tracking (+½ Lvl (Min 1)) to Survival: Tracking checks
* Wild Empathy
* Favored Terrain: Desert (+2 Initiative, KS: Geography, Perception, Stealth, Survival)
* Hunter's Bond: Companions (grant half favored enemy bonus (+1) to companions)
* Spells: Beginning at 4th level, Houwlou can cast bonus druid spells for his 17 WIS (3/day)
(Spells prepared: Resist Energy)

Feats:
* Endurance: +4 CON Check vs. Non-Lethal Damage; Sleep in Light/Medium Armor
(Racial Bonus)
* Weapon Focus (Longsword): +1 TH
* Two-Weapon Fighting (Ranger Fighting Style)
* Sharp Senses

Skill Points: 36 (6 + INT Mod/Lvl)

Skills Total Rank CS Ability Misc
Acrobatics -5 1 -6
Appraise 4 2 3
Bluff 5 1 2 +2*
Climb 2 2 3 3 -6
Craft 3 3
Diplomacy 3 3
Disable Device 1
Disguise 3 3
Escape Artist -5 1 -6
Fly 1
Handle Animal 10 4 3 3
Heal 10 3 3 4
Intimidate 3 3
Knowledge (Arcana) 3
Knowledge (Dngnrng) 3
Knowledge (Engnrng) 3
Knowledge (Geography) 3
Knowledge (History) 3
Knowledge (Local) 3
Knowledge (Nature) 9 3 3 3
Knowledge (Nobility) 3
Knowledge (Planes) 3
Knowledge (Religion) 3
Linguistics 3
Perception 15 4 3 4 +4,+2*
Perform 3 3
Profession (Guide) 10 3 3 4
Ride 3 2 1
Sense Motive 7 1 4 +2, +2*
Slight of Hand 1
Spellcraft 10 4 3 3
Stealth 2 4 3 1 -6
Survival 10 3 3 4 +½ Lvl*,+2*
Swim -9 3 -12
Use Magic Device 3

[Scotley]

Keeland offers Oxvard an arm to lean on as they make their way back toward the relative safety of the camp.

[Mowgli]

Having defeated the strange predator lurking in the pesh field and rescued the gnolls' victim, you make your way with him back to the monastery. Everyone in Almah's caravan was gathered on the walls to watch the fight, and you're given a hero's welcome as you return - caravaners are cheering from the walls and Almah greets you just within the gate.

In short order, Oxvard is whisked away to be tended and made comfortable. The four of you are served an excellent meal by Hadrod and Hadrah (the caravan's camel tenders and cooks).

It's now early afternoon, and once more you're gathered to discuss plans for the immediate future . . . or possibly just to jump in and put previous plans in action.