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<blockquote data-quote="Rift-LPF" data-source="post: 6177777" data-attributes="member: 6749506"><p><span style="color: #006699">"Had I the time to do this properly and carefully-"</span> the transporter began to reply <span style="color: #006699">"-I'd prefer to travel the route once or twice to make note of places that would lend themselves to a concealed ambush and fast getaway, changing it as necessary. That, we may still have time for."</span></p><p></p><p>Jericho gives a shrug with upturned palms before continuing <span style="color: #006699">"-otherwise I'd invest in hiring at least one local familiar with the parts of the city we'll be traveling through, with an eye for people acting out of character. With discretion and trustworthiness both needed, it could take too long to properly look into any candidates. Lastly I'd look into the reputation of the man whose band you've hired."</span></p><p></p><p>He lets these three, fairly straight forward and obvious in hindsight steps sink in for a few moment before giving his specific recommendation. <span style="color: #006699">"I'd suggest you let us know the pick up location and your destination. We can quickly walk the route without you, figure out what spots will warrant extra vigilance and if we don't stand out in those parts of the city get a feel for what is normal there. Beyond that we would need to rely on our alertness; we can anticipate trouble but being unfamiliar with the city it would be difficult to avoid it entirely if another party has plotted against you."</span></p><p></p><p>His mood noticeably lightens as he mirrors some of Barton's observations. <span style="color: #006699">"As you say though, walking in daylight through city streets and all. I'd expect the success of any meddling to hinge on speed and surprise, any resistance that would slow a troublemaker down enough to be readily observed or noted should be a sufficient deterrent. If this package is of sufficient value to warrant a drag out fight and a run in the the city guard, and others are expecting its arrival, the risk of a confrontation would be much higher...."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>[sblock=Stat Block]</p><p><a href="http://livingpf.wikia.com/wiki/Jericho_Calivaire_%28Rift%29" target="_blank">Jericho Calivaire</a></p><p>Martial Artist 1</p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">Initiative:</span></strong> +3 <strong><span style="color: #006699">Perception\Sense Motive:</span></strong>+6 <strong><span style="color: #006699">Diplomacy/Bluff:</span></strong> +6 <strong><span style="color: #006699">Intimidate:</span></strong> +5</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">AC:</span></strong> 14 (14 Touch, 12 Flat-footed) <span style="color: yellow">Current AC: 14</span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">HP:</span></strong> 12 <span style="color: yellow">Current HP: 12</span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">CMB:</span></strong> +3 <strong><span style="color: #006699">CMD:</span></strong> 14 <strong><span style="color: #006699">Fort:</span></strong> +3 <strong><span style="color: #006699">Ref:</span></strong> +3 <strong><span style="color: #006699">Will:</span></strong> +4</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">In Hand:</span></strong> Alchemical Silver Cestus (hand still free)</p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">Ammo:</span></strong> 30</p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">Conditions:</span></strong> n/a</p><p><strong><span style="color: #006699">Special:</span></strong></p><p>Stunning Fist: 1/1 daily uses [DC 12][/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rift-LPF, post: 6177777, member: 6749506"] [COLOR=#006699]"Had I the time to do this properly and carefully-"[/COLOR] the transporter began to reply [COLOR=#006699]"-I'd prefer to travel the route once or twice to make note of places that would lend themselves to a concealed ambush and fast getaway, changing it as necessary. That, we may still have time for."[/COLOR] Jericho gives a shrug with upturned palms before continuing [COLOR=#006699]"-otherwise I'd invest in hiring at least one local familiar with the parts of the city we'll be traveling through, with an eye for people acting out of character. With discretion and trustworthiness both needed, it could take too long to properly look into any candidates. Lastly I'd look into the reputation of the man whose band you've hired."[/COLOR] He lets these three, fairly straight forward and obvious in hindsight steps sink in for a few moment before giving his specific recommendation. [COLOR=#006699]"I'd suggest you let us know the pick up location and your destination. We can quickly walk the route without you, figure out what spots will warrant extra vigilance and if we don't stand out in those parts of the city get a feel for what is normal there. Beyond that we would need to rely on our alertness; we can anticipate trouble but being unfamiliar with the city it would be difficult to avoid it entirely if another party has plotted against you."[/COLOR] His mood noticeably lightens as he mirrors some of Barton's observations. [COLOR=#006699]"As you say though, walking in daylight through city streets and all. I'd expect the success of any meddling to hinge on speed and surprise, any resistance that would slow a troublemaker down enough to be readily observed or noted should be a sufficient deterrent. If this package is of sufficient value to warrant a drag out fight and a run in the the city guard, and others are expecting its arrival, the risk of a confrontation would be much higher...."[/COLOR] [sblock=Stat Block] [URL="http://livingpf.wikia.com/wiki/Jericho_Calivaire_%28Rift%29"]Jericho Calivaire[/URL] Martial Artist 1 [B][COLOR=#006699]Initiative:[/COLOR][/B] +3 [B][COLOR=#006699]Perception\Sense Motive:[/COLOR][/B]+6 [B][COLOR=#006699]Diplomacy/Bluff:[/COLOR][/B] +6 [B][COLOR=#006699]Intimidate:[/COLOR][/B] +5 [B][COLOR=#006699]AC:[/COLOR][/B] 14 (14 Touch, 12 Flat-footed) [COLOR=yellow]Current AC: 14[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=#006699]HP:[/COLOR][/B] 12 [COLOR=yellow]Current HP: 12[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=#006699]CMB:[/COLOR][/B] +3 [B][COLOR=#006699]CMD:[/COLOR][/B] 14 [B][COLOR=#006699]Fort:[/COLOR][/B] +3 [B][COLOR=#006699]Ref:[/COLOR][/B] +3 [B][COLOR=#006699]Will:[/COLOR][/B] +4 [B][COLOR=#006699]In Hand:[/COLOR][/B] Alchemical Silver Cestus (hand still free) [B][COLOR=#006699]Ammo:[/COLOR][/B] 30 [B][COLOR=#006699]Conditions:[/COLOR][/B] n/a [B][COLOR=#006699]Special:[/COLOR][/B] Stunning Fist: 1/1 daily uses [DC 12][/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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