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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 5451272" data-attributes="member: 16069">Just to make it clear to outsiders what the players are talking about, after the fight in the last installment the players headed off into Fallcrest for some 'meet the people' RP. However the group divided thusly-The Wholesome Threesome- Drake (Mr. Nice Guy Priest of Pelor- he's 19 years of age, polite and diplomatic and the son of rich folk, he exudes bonhomie and is just plain... 'lovely'- he gets mothered a lot), with Rogar (Halfling Monk- mild mannered and already knows people in Fallcrest, talkative and interested and interesting), and Resolute (Human Brawler build Fighter- a bit silent but being played by the same guy as Rogar at the moment- not nice, but not nasty, quiet).And the Odd Trio- Jeb (a Githyanki Swordmage- other than Jeb a Gith has never set foot in Fallcrest, the townsfolk are a little terrified, doesn't help that he barks a bit when roused, and he's easily roused), with Maldor (Elven Avenger of the Raven Queen- in full regalia, he's a nice guy but a bit... unapproachable- he nearly got a date but the woman in question had to see past his gaunt visage and skull-motif clothing, think talkative emo), and Neb (Tiefling Wizard who can be quiet, very quiet at times, and a little menacing).So wandering around Fallcrest picking up hints and clues are three mild-mannered chatty guys and...A group of strange/scary looking mystic folk who while occasionally chatty are overly fond of looming in the shadows and glaring at folk while muttering dark phrases).Can you guess which group had more success?We operate a Fame and Notoriety system in-game, basically it's a way of giving bonuses (or negatives) to Skill Checks, and or measuring the citizens immediate reactions to the PC in question. The Odd Trio all have equal or more Notoriety than Fame- due entirely to their dress, demeanour and most importantly the way they act...In fact total Fame & NotorietyThe Odd Trio- Fame 7 Notoriety 7.5The Wholesome Threesome- Fame 9.5 Notoriety 2Either they need to target their social interactions, i.e. set the Odd Trio to interact with the dodgier elements of Fallcrest, or else re-assign groups.This is obviously problematic in-game, but realistic (I think), when the three walked in to the Silver Unicorn Inn (a very pleasant upmarket establishment) the entire hostel stopped to stare. The fact that they then tried to blend in with the Merchants and assorted good-folk of the city resulted almost in a 'Slaughtered Lamb' moment (see American Werewolf in London).You live and learn.PDR</blockquote>

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