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Thanks for the clarification on upkeep, Airwalkrr. I wasn't quite sure what it entailed. Anyway, I have just enough money to buy the pack mule for 13 gp, so I will do so. He'll be awfully handy to carry extra rations and such (especially with my character being just under the borderline for medium encumbrance without my backpack/bedroll and rations). I can't afford the hirelings as yet, so he'll probably have to be left unattended if we go outside somewhere. If anyone else can afford the hirelings, all the better, but I think Drynethael will at least buy the pack mule, Airwalkrr.
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Onto the next round (Initiative 13):
Drynethael (Temporary) AC 17, HP 8/8
His shield slung to his back, Drynethael nocks an arrow to the quiver of his shortbow and advances 10 feet to fire just above Dolan's head. Before firing, however, he bows his head against the bow and softly chants a quick incantation of guidance.
OOC: Drynethael has his bow out. He advances directly ahead 10', which should place him behind Dolan's current position. He then casts True Strike in preparation to fire next round.