City of Orussus, The Red Dragon Inn X

[Trouvere]

OOC: yeah, but Xir was recruited just now, wasn't he? Taelythenihel appeared in May on page 7, and was turned down for A Sojourn in Sairundan. Admittedly, Conuld was chosen for that as his second adventure, and Keldar is adventuring (slowly) too.

 

[Boddynock]

"Ah yes, the pay."

Thorne nods, leans back against the bar and crosses his arms.

"I'll pay 5 gp a week, or part thereof. Your food is supplied. Those of you who can ride will be loaned horses for the time. The others can ride on the wagons. The trip should take no more than a week, all up. Of course, if there are ... complications ... along the road, they are yours to deal with as you will."

[sblock=OOC]The weekly wage for an unskilled labourer is 1.5 gp. What Thorne is offering is the equivalent of the income of a skilled craftsman. Any loot from defeated random encounters is the party's.

This is definitely for first level characters. I'm reliably informed that there are a swag of other adventures in the offing - although they do seem lamentably delayed! I'll leave those of you higher level characters to come up with your own reasons for not coming along.[/sblock]

 

[hero4hire]

"Ah yes, the pay."

Thorne nods, leans back against the bar and crosses his arms.

"I'll pay 5 gp a week, or part thereof. Your food is supplied. Those of you who can ride will be loaned horses for the time. The others can ride on the wagons. The trip should take no more than a week, all up. Of course, if there are ... complications ... along the road, they are yours to deal with as you will."

[sblock=OOC]The weekly wage for an unskilled labourer is 1.5 gp. What Thorne is offering is the equivalent of the income of a skilled craftsman. Any loot from defeated random encounters is the party's.

This is definitely for first level characters. I'm reliably informed that there are a swag of other adventures in the offing - although they do seem lamentably delayed! I'll leave those of you higher level characters to come up with your own reasons for not coming along.[/sblock]

Kol burst into raucous laughter. "All of this Guile and Deception for a job that pays 5 gold a day?! Thorne you are either the maddest man I have met or the thriftiest. Mayhaps both!
I am sure many of the younglings here, who have barely been weened from thier mother's teet will enjoy taking your offered wage. When you have an Evil Ogre who needs slaying or a Town who needs saving remember the name Kol Axbjorn and come with a heavier purse! HAHAHA!!! 5 gold a day!!!" Kol goes back to his drinking a broad grin of amusement on his face.

OOC: Ah well..Too bad. I rather liked your DM style thus far Boddynock.

 

[Boddynock]

Kol burst into raucous laughter. "All of this Guile and Deception for a job that pays 5 gold a day?! Thorne you are either the maddest man I have met or the thriftiest. Mayhaps both!
I am sure many of the younglings here, who have barely been weened from thier mother's teet will enjoy taking your offered wage. When you have an Evil Ogre who needs slaying or a Town who needs saving remember the name Kol Axbjorn and come with a heavier purse! HAHAHA!!! 5 gold a day!!!" Kol goes back to his drinking a broad grin of amusement on his face.

OOC: Ah well..Too bad. I rather liked your DM style thus far Boddynock.

Thorne smiles at the barbarian's response. "Madder and thriftier than you know. I said 5 gp a week, not 5 gp a day. So, Kol is not coming. Anyone else?"

[sblock=OOC]Thanks! [/sblock]

 

[hero4hire]

Thorne smiles at the barbarian's response. "Madder and thriftier than you know. I said 5 gp a week, not 5 gp a day. So, Kol is not coming. Anyone else?"

[sblock=OOC]Thanks! [/sblock]

Kol spews his drink everywhere. After a brief, but dramatic, coughing fit he shakes his head and lets the man get on with his business.

 

[Deus Ex Machina]

“As much as I hate to say it, that man is right.”

Valdaris says as he points to Kol. Looking about the inn, the only other people who seem even vaguely interested in the job are Ruud, Taelythenihel and Ciprinus. Two mages and a druid.

“Though if you want any chance of success in actually guarding your convoy, you’ll need someone who can weild a sword…” Valdaris stands and pledges his aid to the cause. “I could do with some time outside the city, so I will aid you… but if there is anything more than a routine inspection by the City Watch, I’ll see that amount doubled. Call it insurance. Do we have a deal?”


OOC: I know that it's not even worth haggling over, but after Kol’s comment, Valdaris cannot accept the terms offered without denting his ego. Though he would happily go on the adventure.

 

[Voda Vosa]

-I prefere 5 gp a week, than 0 gp a day- says Ciprinus. -I'm in-

 

[Boddynock]

“I could do with some time outside the city, so I will aid you… but if there is anything more than a routine inspection by the City Watch, I’ll see that amount doubled. Call it insurance. Do we have a deal?”

OOC: I know that it's not even worth haggling over, but after Kol’s comment, Valdaris cannot accept the terms offered without denting his ego. Though he would happily go on the adventure.

"Does that mean you have something to fear from the City Watch? Hmm - I assure you, there is nothing untoward in my cargo. And so long as you do nothing to prejudice the Watch, I have no interest in your past, either."

[sblock=OOC]And I'd be happy to have Valdaris on the adventure. [/sblock]

Ruud smiles, "That was a good trick you pulled. I'm willing to give it a shot."

Taelythenihel rises and bows. "If this is your test for a simple escort mission, I hope I am not around when you search for adventurers willing to quest for a lost sceptre of a lich-king, or the like. Nevertheless, I am most interested. I would appreciate time outside a city, and I have previously made the acquaintance of Ciprinus and Ruud, and welcome the chance to work and travel alongside them. My servant Ossa here, though silent, is loyal and hard-working. She would not require individual payment."

-I prefere 5 gp a week, than 0 gp a day- says Ciprinus. -I'm in-

"So then, we have four. Good. But what of you others? All silent? Perhaps you just like sitting here, drinking Joe's ale."

[sblock=OOC]I'm happy to take these four. Just be aware, however, that this adventure will be more difficult with a magic rich party. [/sblock]

 

[TwistedMindInc]

Payne looked insulted. Glaring at Thorne for even enticing her with a job, not to mention making her chase down some poor boy whose blood she still wished to spill. Eyes rolled and she re-joined Kol upon the bar stools. ``That was worthless.``

 

[Deus Ex Machina]

"Does that mean you have something to fear from the City Watch? Hmm - I assure you, there is nothing untoward in my cargo. And so long as you do nothing to prejudice the Watch, I have no interest in your past, either."

"So then, we have four. Good...."

“So it seems. When do we depart?” Valdaris makes ready to leave.


OOC: Damn it. I obviously didn’t convey my meaning very well. I was actually implying some kind of attack en route, though I can see how you got the impression of the city watch. Either way, Valdaris is in. Set-up a thread and we’ll be there.