A Merc's Life: Howl of the Carrion King [01]

"Give me a few moments to check my inventory and I'll get back to you." She turns to Tsadok and Houwlou. "And the two of you? Do you also have equipment needs?"
 
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Houwlou Groulenas

"Not at this time, to my knowledge, Lady. We Rangers have a motto, perhaps you've heard it -- 'Be Prepared,' we always say, and I like to think that I am reasonably so. But, ahh, thinking about it more now, we could always stand to be well-provisioned for a longer time, if you can spare any rations?"

[sblock=stat block, Houwlou]
Code:
   HP: 27/27     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+05   ST(R):+04    ST(W):+04

  BAB: 02       CMB: +5     CMD: 16

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)*         +5        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger*               +4        1d4+1       19-20/x2     +2 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +3        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +2        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +3        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand
[/sblock]
 

Tsadok

"Not at this time, to my knowledge, Lady. We Rangers have a motto, perhaps you've heard it -- 'Be Prepared,' we always say, and I like to think that I am reasonably so. But, ahh, thinking about it more now, we could always stand to be well-provisioned for a longer time, if you can spare any rations?"

[sblock=stat block, Houwlou]
Code:
   HP: 27/27     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+05   ST(R):+04    ST(W):+04

  BAB: 02       CMB: +5     CMD: 16

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)*         +5        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger*               +4        1d4+1       19-20/x2     +2 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +3        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +2        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +3        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand
[/sblock]

"Same goes for me, I'm not sure what I could even afford at this time so I'll just go along for the ride." Under his breath he mumbles, "hope there are no more of those Ankhegs in there"
 

Almah

"Well then, please carry on with your other preparations while I see what I have in stock! I'll be back with you shortly."

With these words she turns and strides with purpose back into the group of wagons.
 


Houwlou Groulenas

"Same goes for me, I'm not sure what I could even afford at this time so I'll just go along for the ride." Under his breath he mumbles, "hope there are no more of those Ankhegs in there"
"Actually, I'd prefer to fight 1000 anhkegs rather than face even ONE more of those damned pugwampis!"
"Well then, please carry on with your other preparations while I see what I have in stock! I'll be back with you shortly."
"Thank you, Lady! We are again in your debt."
With these words she turns and strides with purpose back into the group of wagons.

Tsadok will nonchalantly watch her depart.
"Careful, Tsadok! For a second there, you almost looked chalant!"
[sblock=stat block, Houwlou]
Code:
   HP: 27/27     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+05   ST(R):+04    ST(W):+04

  BAB: 02       CMB: +5     CMD: 16

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)*         +5        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger*               +4        1d4+1       19-20/x2     +2 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +3        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +2        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +3        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand
[/sblock]
 

Keeland

The bard watches their newest merc watch their employer with some concern. "The balladeers say it doesn't pay to mix business and pleasure..." he mutters to no one in particular.
 

Houwlou Groulenas

Hearing the bard's astute observation, Houwlou muters quietly, "Yeah, as if!"

[sblock=stat block, Houwlou]
Code:
   HP: 27/27     AC: 17   AC(T): 11   AC(FF): 16
 Init: +01    ST(F):+05   ST(R):+04    ST(W):+04

  BAB: 02       CMB: +5     CMD: 16

Weapon                  Attack    Damage      Critical     Special
Longsword (MW)*         +5        1d8+3       19-20/x2     +1 TH Gnolls
  Dagger*               +4        1d4+1       19-20/x2     +2 TH/Damage
Longsword (MW)          +3        1d8+3       19-20/x2        (Undead)
  Longsword             +2        1d8+1       19-20/x2     
Javelin                 +3        1d6+3          20/x2     

                        *+7 & +6 TH if using these alone in primary hand
[/sblock]
 

Tsadok

Upon hearing Keeland' comment, Tsadok's face instantly turns beat red. "I don't know what it is, I just really can't keep my eye's off her..."

OOC - Remember he is 15.
 

After watching Almah walk away, you return to your preparations for the day's assault on the monastery. So consumed are you in your various tasks - sharpening weapons and mending armor, committing new spells to memory, and fortifying your bodies with food - that her 30 minute absence fairly flies by.

Soon enough the merchant princess returns and bids you to follow her. She leads you to one of the wagons where she's arranged an artful display of the items you requested.

Harnry finds a selection of five battle axes in a variety of styles, all of average quality.

"You may purchase any of these axes for eight pieces of gold."

For Keeland there is little enough to choose from - one set of studded leather armor, good quality but plainly made.

"A paltry 25 gold pieces will see you wearing that fine suit of leather, sir."

Aodhán is greeted by two shields, both appear plain but serviceable. However, when he straps them on to ensure their fit the balance and heft of one of them proves to be extraordinary. In fact, this may be the most finely crafted shield he's ever donned. Almah watches the Abhác's face intently, the corners of her mouth turned in a slight smile.

"That is a fine example of smithwork, as you can see. For you, Aodhán, twelve hundred pieces of gold. The other will cost you only twenty, but of course it is not nearly the quality of the one you now hold."

[sblock=Aodhán]This shield is a Masterwork item of Exceptional quality. It grants -1 Armor Check penalty, +2 non-lethal damage when used in a bash, and is +2 on its Hardness and Break DC.

I took the liberty of rolling a Bluff for Aodhán to conceal his delight - he almost beat her!

Aodhán's Bluff (1d20=10) vs. Almah's Sense Motive (1d20+10=11)[/sblock]
 

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