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Message: <blockquote data-quote="airwalkrr" data-source="post: 5553937" data-attributes="member: 12460">The woman doesn't say anything, but Krawlinstar does discern from the shame on her face and the nervousness she displays that this woman is up to no good (1 success).The woman wails at Petron's threats and cries out, "Please, don't hurt me! They made me do it. I didn't want them to hurt my family and they said they'd kill them if I didn't do as they said." (2 successes)Lia recalls exactly where the woman was sitting and notices something odd about her desk. It's been modified. On careful inspection (either Lia can do this or she can direct someone else), you discover the desk has a false bottom which conceals the trappings of forgery. Several official seals, sealing wax, a magnifying glass and blank samples of numerous official documents can be found there. (3 successes)[gm]I'll note that because of Krawlinstar's successful Insight check, he recognizes the woman is telling the truth, at least most of it. Her finer clothes indicate that she has probably been receiving a bribe on top of everything else. Also, the Intimidate check, while successful, has made the woman hysterical. A Diplomacy check can now be made as a primary skill to calm her down and persuade her you will protect her family. Bluff could be used to do the same if you have no intentions of protecting her family.Erik is up.[/gm]</blockquote>