B6: The Veiled Society - IC

[HolyMan]

[sblock=DM] "An in 'ow much to dae man what captures 'em?" Rezak asks thinking fast and not wanting to be part of a group of killers.

He can almost see it now, his friends escorting a "package" at the same time these killers are out on the streets. It looks like they are all in a messy mix of things and getting out of it is going to be difficult. [/sblock]

 

[kinem]

[sblock=Rezak]The man replies "The pay's the same so we're better off going for a quick kill - if we try for a capture we'd probably have to kill the bodyguards first. It's an extra risk.

Maybe you have some doubts that it's the right thing to do. We all started like you - poor, unemployed, not given a fighting chance by a world controlled by the rich. Well, we gave ourselves that chance, see? If you're not willing to kill, you won't survive long in this town. Welcome to the jungle, kid."[/sblock]

 

[ghostcat]

[sblock=Non-Rezak]Caridoc is sufficiently uneasy about this new situation that he needs to form his own opinion, even though he trusts Barek's assessment of the newcomers. Therefore, he gives the new arrivals a cold, hard look. Firstly he is trying to assess if the leader is lying. In addition, he is trying to assess how well they would do in a fight and where their weak spots are.

[sblock=OOC]Sense Motive: +7. Not sure what skill would be used for the second check. (Perception (untrained): = +5 (+2 (Keen Sense) +3 (WIS)))[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[kinem]

[sblock=Caridoc]The man seems to be in a good mood; as far as you can tell, he was telling the truth.

The 'beggars' are young men, in reasonable physical shape, you'd guess. They seem reasonably aware of their surroundings, and move quietly. Their bound swords are long and thin: rapiers. Their lack of armor is an obvious vulnerability.[/sblock]

 

[ghostcat]

[sblock=Non-Rezak]Although relived that his own assessment reflects that of Barek, Caridoc has had enough surprises today and is determined to keep an eye on the newcomers. Assuming his normal position at the rear of the main group, he both keeps rear guard and watches the stranger behind him. "I'll keep rear guard as usual." he announces.[/sblock]

 

[Rhun]

[sblock=Non-Rez]Celythia moves next to Caridoc, assuming a place near the back of the formation as the group prepares to move out.[/sblock]

 

[kinem]

[sblock=Rezak]The group heads out, following the man who recieved the directions. He leads you to a run-down street next to a stone wall (an ancient ruin, once no doubt part of some larger stucture).

There, you are joined by five more veiled men. They open two of the buildings and pass longswords to some of the men. The plan is explained:

This is a wide street and usually fairly deserted, and Torenescu's party is likely to come this way. The men will hide in two of the buildings and in a cul-de-sac near the wall. Those in the cul-de-sac will pretend to be playing cards. When the mark passes it, a whistle will be given, signaling the attack.

Rezak can choose which location he wants to be in (one of the v's on the map below; L is the leader):

[sblock=map]

..................
..........BBBB....
..........dBBB....
..BBdB....BBBB....
..B..B....BBBB....
..B..B............
..B..B............
..B..B....BdBBXX..
..B..B....BLvvXX..
..B..d....BvvvXX..
..B.vB....BdBBXX..
..BvvB........XX..
..BvvB......vvXX..
..BvvB......vvXX..
..BBdB........XX..
..........BdBBXX..
..........BBBBXX..
..BBdB....BBBBXX..
..BBBB....BBBBXX..
..BBBB....dBBBXX..
..BBBB....BBBBXX..
..BBBd....BBBBXX..
..BBBB....BdBBXX..
..BBBB........XX..
..BBBB........XX..
..................

BB
BB = building

d = door

XX
XX = wall (old fortification, now old ruin)

[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[HolyMan]

[sblock=DM] "Whose be'in ta do in dae whistlin'. I's can't 'ear to wells, so I's likin' ta be near 'em." Rezak lies. A plan slowly forming to hopefully get out of this alive.

Bluff check = 1d20+6 = 11 [/sblock]

 

[kinem]

[sblock=Rezak]"Is that so? Stay in here with me, then. I'll make sure you get the message."

The leader places Rezak in the smaller building, just to the east of his own position. You notice that he now bears a heavy mace, and studded leather armor under his black robe.[/sblock]

 

[HolyMan]

[sblock=DM] Sighing on the inside Rezak takes his postion and waits maybe something will present itself to help get the rogue out of this mess. [/sblock]