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Preceitpion

Janiven

As Janiven stops to try and listen up ahead, the group stops as well, except for Trevor that is, who must be daydreaming about something young men daydream of, as he plows right into Suzume, nearly causing Suzume to lose his balance and step into the feces filled stream.

[sblock=Dru] Lucky for Dru, he's bringing up the rear and avoids the log-jam but can't seem to concentrate as the scene keeps replaying in his head and soon he is nearly doubled over at his companions lack of grace. [/sblock]

[sblock=Anundr] Anundr has a clear view of Liath now and catches a glimpse of something shiny in the box she just opened. He also hears some ruckus, cursing and laughter from the direction of the rest of the group. This soon has his hackles raised as he knows the light is bad enough to give away their location to the hellknights, now sound has been added to the mix. [/sblock]

Drulox ("Dru") Xorik, Human, Order of the Dragon Cavalier

Dru takes advantage of the brief pause caused by the near-pile-up ahead of him to stifle himself thoroughly. He thinks "Gotta remember to check our back trail, wouldn't do to have hellknights crawling up our arses." And, heeding his own advice, he keeps a closer check behind the party from here on.

[sblock=Dru Xorik, Cav1, Sheet]
Drulox ("Dru") Xorik, Human, Order of the Dragon Cavalier, age: 20
Align: C/G Deity: Sarenrae
S15 +2mod = [13(3pts) +2 racial adj. (human)]
D13 +1 mod = (3pts)
C13 +1 mod = (3pts)
I 11 +0 mod = (1pt)
W12 +1 mod = (2pts)
C13 +1 mod = (3pts)
Total = 15 pts

HP: 12
AC: 20 [10base+8Half Plate+2HvyShield+0dex(armor)] [in Hide+Shld: AC 17, FF 16, T 11]
FF: 20 T: 10
(W/O shield - AC: 18, FF: 18, T: 10)
BAB: +1, CMB: +2, CMD: 13
Hero Points: 1

Saves:
Fort: +4 = +2[class]+1[ability]+1[trait]
Ref: +1 = +0[class]+1[ability]
Will: +1 = +0[class]+1[ability]

Cavalier Class and Order of the Dragon Features:
*Challenge 1/day ) [allies gain +1 to att subject whenever Dru threatens subject]
*Perception and Survival added to class skills. [When use Survival to find food and water or protect from weather, gain bonus = 1/2 cav level, min +1]
*Tactician - Precise Strike Teamwork Feat -- By spending 1 standard action, Dru can grant his teamwork feat, Precise Strike, to all allies w/in 30 feet who can see and hear him. Feat grants to each flanking ally +1d6 damage against flanked opponent.

Feats:
*Weapon Focus, Greatsword (+1 att) [Reg. feat]
*Weapon Focus, Flail (+1 att) [Human bonus feat]
*Precise Strike (Cavalier Bonus Teamwork feat) Req: must flank with ally Eff: all flanking allies who have this feat deal an extra 1d6 precision damage with each successful attack.

Skills [6 ranks at L1]:
Climb 1 rank, (+2 str), (+3 class skill) = +6 [-1 in half plate, +3 in Hide]
Diplomacy 1 rank, (+1 cha), (+3 class skill) = +5
Intimidate 1 rank, (+1 cha), (+3 class skill) = +5
Perception 1 rank, (+1 wis), (+3 class skill), (+1/2 cav level, min +1) = +6
Ride 1 rank, (+1 dex), (+3 class skill) = +5 [no ACP on Blister, otherwise, -2 in 1/2 plate +2 inHide]
Survival 1 rank, (+1 wis), (+3 class skill) (+1/2 cav level to find food/shelter, min+1) = +5 (+6)

TRAITS
Resilient [+1 Fort saves]
Rich Parents [starting money=900 gp]

[900 gp starting money due to trait]
*= Gear of Choice
*Half Plate (+8 AC) (-7 ACP) (600gp)
Back-up Armor: Hide Armor (+4 AC) (15gp)
*Heavy Wooden Shield (+2 AC) (7gp) (ordinarily used but not always- strapped on back if not)
Greatsword +4 att/2d6+3, 19-20/X2 (50gp) (strapped across his back when not in use, under the shield)
*Flail +4 att/1d8+2, X2, Disarm, Trip (8gp)
2 Handaxes, +3 att/1d6+2, X3 (6gp) (used as missiles mostly)
Short Sword +3 att/1d6+2, 19-20/X2 (10gp)
Backpack (2gp)
Hammer (the tool kind not the weapon kind) (5sp)
4 Days' Trail Rations (2gp)
Waterskin (1gp)
Whetstone (2cp)
Potions of Healing (gift from Janiven), 3
10gp 4 sp 8 cp remaining money

Mount - "Blister", Light Horse (Palomino)
*Fancy* Studded Leather Barding (130 gp, +3 AC)
*Ornate* Military Saddle (40 gp)
*Heavy Duty* Bit & Bridle (4gp)
*Tricked Out Fancy* Saddlebags (8gp)
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[sblock=Liath & DM]Anundr steps closer to Liath. "What have you found?" asks the barbarian, his voice little more than a whisper.
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Suzume gives an undignified squawk at the near tumble into the muck. His wings extend to help him balance and he gives Trevor a stare of warning, but says nothing. Carefully folding his wings once more Suzume stares ahead to where the shifting noise was heard. Still concerned about his footing he sees nothing.

"Some small splash. Two sunmakers. Gimme room, we's movin' on."

She drops the chest into her pack and slips on up the passageway, watching for the signs indicated by Janiven and keeping eyes and ears peeled for signs of ambush.

Anundr lets Liath get out ahead of him, and again continues after, moving as silently as possible.

Tiko

As the others run into each other, Tiko stops and listens for other sounds.

Trevor will offer a shrug of an apology and continure to peer into the darkness