City of Orussus, The Red Dragon Inn VIII

[Dalamar]

Zack Grimm, human fighter 1

A human man almost six feet in height and covered in a thick black cloack enters the Inn. The only things not covered by his cloack are part of his boots, the scythe strapped on his back, and his head, which has an almost emotionless expression in his blue eyes.
"I am Zack Grimm, a scythe-for-hire," he introduces himself in a monotone.
He then turns his gaze towards Ducane. "You look as if you had heard something interesting."

 

[Xael]

Ducane Grimm, Human Fighter 1

"Oi, a job.", Ducane answers to Zack and points him towards Joe.

 

[Dalamar]

Zack Grimm, human fighter 1

"That would seem interesting," the older Grimm answers. He then turns towards Joe. "I shall too take part in this job."

 

[Zweihänder]

Eroin of the Ironwood Hand, Elf Monk 1

"I will assist as well," announces Eroin, emerging from her room looking ever-so-slightly less like a drowned rat. She approaches the bar. "I'm not a swimmer, but they did say we would be on land."

 

[B4cchus]

Hulgyr smiles from ear to ear: "Ha! Master Joe, Ale for these fine men!. With so many strong swords we will crush the evil from the water!".
Hulgyr laughs as he raises his tankart to the men who just answered to his call.

 

[Kahuna Burger]

The door opens and a slightly harried looking human woman in a garishly patterned chain shirt enters and looks around. "There you are Iggy! I stopped for one second to look at that armor and you were gone! Its a special kind that the armorer has that protects like steel but is as light as leather. I absolutely have to get some, but then I'll have to restart my design, but I've had some good ideas on that anyway, and..."

As she strides across the room towards the halfing wizard, she is interupted by a pointed *harumph* from Joe. "Oh sorry, sorry, hi everybody, Doubletrouble Sara, at my service and yours for a price." As she says her name, she draws two matching shortswords from crossed scabards on her back with lightening speed, twirling them and the silk ribbons that hang from their hilts in a quick but dazzling display and returning them almost as fast. (perform gladiatorial take 10 = 19). "I also have a magic wand, but I can't do anything with it." She grins in enjoyment of the sillyness of life, then continues over to Iggy. "Ig, I think I'm completely sober, we really need to do something about this now. Who are your new friends?"

Sara is tall and heavily built for a woman, with short black hair. In addition to the swords, she carrys a brace of javelins and a clanking bag.

 

[Patlin]

Without being asked, Joe pours Sara the next drink off of her list.

ooc: By my count, here are the people that have expressed interest:

Hulgyr
Roddick
Iggy & Sara
Ducane & Zack
Eroin

Let me know if I missed anyone. My original plan called for 5, but I can be flexible if need be. I think the party will need the additional firepower that Iggy and Sara's higher level represents, and since (I think?) everyone else is 1st level the extra people may in fact be all to the good. The reward would be the same (7,500 gold divided amongst the surviving characters, maximum 1,500 each) and would therefore be less each if divided 7 ways.

It would appear that the party consists of one arcane type and 6 fighting types, with no one capable of healing or even using Sara's wand. If this causes anyone to want to run screaming into the hills, I have no objection of waiting until Charlarn finishes his chore for the church (and Steve gets back from Gencon.)

Of course, that would bring us up to eight, which I'm not 100% happy with.

Feel free to plan amongst yourselves, both as to who shall go and what preparations you will need to make. I will create a thread for the new adventure tomorrow.

 

[Manzanita]

OOC: C'mon Steve! A week is but a moment in PbP. I'll NPC Charlarn until you're back. 6 aggressive fighters and no cleric sounds like a recipe for a new cemetary!

Iggy's face breaks out into a huge smile as Sara enters. He watches her swordwork with fascination, as always. No matter how many times he sees her perform that little trick, she always seems to get better. Of course, someday she's going to cut off her elbow, and Iggy's never seen anyone do that before.

"Sara, you know Charlarn, of course. These others, honestly, I've never met them. But many of my best friends were strangers before I met them in this very room. You can count us in too, gentlemen. Sara, Charlarn & I have seen action on numerous fronts, and would be glad to lend our experience to these mermen"

 

[nimisgod]

Wilhelm raises his flagon to the adventurers as they assemble themselves. He is impressed by their diversity as well as by the appearance of some of their members.

Good luck to all of you and may the fires of war fan in your favor!

 

[Manzanita]

OOC: Whoops. I'd forgotten about Nimisgod's cleric. He'd be fine, too, especially with Iggy & Sara's wand. I'm willing to keep Iggy out of the adventure too, if it's getting to big. I don't mean to be a take charge type. You guys figure out who's going. I would love to participate & maintain my place as the only player who's had a character in ALL of Patlin's adventures!