Adventure Inc. Campaign

[renau1g]

Seeing the potential new bosses coming, Geffin reaches into his pack and pulls out one of the delicious fruit pies he recently purchased.

"Eh, 'ello fellas, why don't you be takin' a break and have some of this tasty Rutabaga pie... mmmm, my favourite" Geffin says, offering up the plate to the brothers.

 

[RavenBlackthorne]

Walking over to the twins, Richard reaches out and helps them carry their burden, subtly using body language to co-ordinate their efforts and make the task easier. As he does so, he introduces himself,
“Greetings, gentlemen. I am Richard Borges and we,”
his eyes sweep across his fellow members,
“are here from the guild to accompany you on your journey.”

 

[Ian.Fleming]

As soon as the word "pie" was mentioned the labourer suddenly became your new best friend. Oh, pie didya say?

The Kremen brothers brought their crate to the empty wagon and set it down. Cracking his neck and back, the brother in the tunic turned to Richard.
"My thanks. I am Ajax, this is my brother Ipho. What brings you here so early, friends? We're scheduled to depart tomorrow morning."

Ipho turns to the labourer and says flatly "Carter, stop slacking and help me load this ore." Carter grumbled at the thought of leaving the halfling's pie uneaten, but went and helped Ipho load the cargo into the wagon.

[sblock=OOC] Rutabaga.... Seriously. You bought Rutabaga pie. What the crap. lol[/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

As soon as the word "pie" was mentioned the labourer suddenly became your new best friend. Oh, pie didya say?

The Kremen brothers brought their crate to the empty wagon and set it down. Cracking his neck and back, the brother in the tunic turned to Richard.
"My thanks. I am Ajax, this is my brother Ipho. What brings you here so early, friends? We're scheduled to depart tomorrow morning."

Ipho turns to the labourer and says flatly "Carter, stop slacking and help me load this ore." Carter grumbled at the thought of leaving the halfling's pie uneaten, but went and helped Ipho load the cargo into the wagon.

[sblock=OOC] Rutabaga.... Seriously. You bought Rutabaga pie. What the crap. lol[/sblock]

"Dontcha worry friend Carter, they'll still be some left when yer done yer work" Geffin says merrily, hoping down from the crate.

He walks over to the brothers and extends his small hand. "Being a pleasure to be meetin' ya, me name's Geffin, and what brings us here so early you ask? We thought we'd be seeing if ya need any help." Geffin says, with no intention of help out with the manual work himself.

 

[CaBaNa]

Need a hand? asks Zed as he conjures up a spectral spade, and floats it above the ore.

Don't you just feel Lucky today? Running into Us. You two gentlemen must be very bold for Avandra to shine so brightly upon you. No autographs though...

Turning to the rest of the guild members, Zed leans in conspiratorially with Bharash, You may want to invest in a nice pair of boots... Zed cleans up the last of the rat by prestidigitation.

[sblock=OOC]
I'm sure Geffin and Richard can talk this caravan into leaving today...

These guys seem adventurous![/sblock]

 

[Grescheks]

Thanking Zed for the clean-up, Bharash heads over to where Ipho and Carter are working. After introducing himself, he begins helping them load the cargo onto the cart. Looking over at the clerically dressed brother, Bharash attempted to convince him to push the departure forward.

"While we are here to help, the true reason we arrived as early as we did was to try to convince you and your brother to depart today. We have been hired by the people of Epinyerd to free them from the tyranical grip of a group of bandits who plague the town. As a man of the cloth, I'm sure you don't wish these people to suffer any longer than they need to, and the faster we get to Epinyerd, the faster we can end their suffering. As well, I'm sure the merchant traffic to the town has decreased drastically since the bandit problems started. If you're caravan is the one to bring salvation to these people, I'm sure they would not be quick to forget the names Ajax and Ipho Kremen."

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[sblock=Diplomacy Roll]Diplomacy roll to try to sway Ipho to push the departure forward to help the people of Epinyerd (1d20+8+1=18) [/sblock]

 

[Ian.Fleming]

With the Dragonborn's help, Ipho and Carter managed to life the large crate into the wagon, and Carter climbed in after it to push it all the way to the back.

Turning to Bharash, he said "Yes, I am aware of the situation. Ajax and I are the only merchants who bother going up that way any more. While I'm certain Ajax and I would both love nothing more than to rush over there and smash them, we're still awaiting some cargo from the west. Epinyerd is home to the best horse breeders in the kingdom and they need the ore and textiles we bring them. I'm honestly surprised they still have horses to raise..."


Ajax shook the little one's hand and after hearing Bharash, said to the group "Well met all of you. While we are sympathetic to their plight, we are expecting a final shipment of medical supplies to arrive around dusk." He scratched an itch on the back of his neck and thought a bit. "I don't mind leaving at the arse crack of dawn tomorrow, but I cannot leave today. I'm sorry."

 

[Grescheks]

Nodding in understanding, Bharash continues to help out with the cargo as the others continue working out all the finer details of their travel plans.

 

[RavenBlackthorne]

“You have a fine caravan, brothers. No wonder you’re in need of a guard. I certainly wouldn’t want to leave it all alone on the road, whether after dusk or dawn. And with such important cargo: it must pay well. You must forgive us for our bluntness: we were merely concerned for the plight of Epinyard.”
With a movement of his eyes, Richard gestures to let Geffin know that now is his chance.

[sblock=Actions] Using Words Of Friendship = +5 on next Diplomacy roll
Diplomacy roll to get them to take the suggestion: 1d20+12+5=23
[sblock=ooc]Guys, don’t forget my Half-Elf Diplomacy bonus: you all get a +1 when you’re near me so Bharash’s roll would have been 18.[/sblock][/sblock]
[sblock=Stats]
Richard Borges, level 3
Half-Elf, Bard
Bardic Virtue: Virtue of Cunning
Pact Initiate: Pact Initiate (fey pact)
Background: Half-Elf - Wanderer

AC: 19 Fort: 15 Reflex: 17 Will: 17
HP: 38 Surges: 10 Surge Value: 9

TRAINED SKILLS
Arcana, Insight, Streetwise, Bluff, Diplomacy, Thievery, Religion.

FEATS
1: Ritual Caster
1: Pact Initiate
2: Acolyte of Divine Secrets

POWERS
Misdirected Mark
Vicious Mockery
Eyebite
Thunderwave
Blunder
Grasping Shards
Impelling Force
Majestic Word (2/encounter)
Words of Friendship
Stirring Shout
Song of Courage

ITEMS
Ritual Book, Adventurer's Kit, Drum, Implement, Wand, Light Shield, Hand Crossbow, Crossbow Bolts (20), Amulet of Resolution +1, Harsh Songblade Scimitar +1, Mithral Chainmail +1

RITUALS
Glib Limerick, Traveler's Chant[/sblock]

 

[Ian.Fleming]

The twins exchanged a look that's meaning is known only to the two. Ajax took position to Richard's left, and Ipho stood to his right so Richard could not look at both of them in they eye at once. In unison they squared their shoulders, crossed their arms across their chest and narrowed their eyes.

[sblock=Note] Ajax is in this colour, while Ipho is this colour.[/sblock]
While we note and appreciate your concern for the welfare of Epinyerd...
We too look forward to when the roads are safe again...
They need the medicine to tend to their wounded...
Can't rebuild when the workers are sick and injured...
However, we aren't unreasonable people...
We do genuinely care for the town and it's people.
I can bend some arms so we may leave at first light tomorrow...
An since you too are as concerned as we are...
I'm sure you won't mind if we donate the fee we were going to pay you...
To the reconstruction of Epinyerd.

[sblock=DM's Word] The DC for Diplomacy is set solely by the DM, unlike in 3.5 edition. While the brothers are friendly towards you, they view the late supplies as essential, and they will not leave without them, or after dusk.[/sblock]