Dockside Diversion/Still Waters

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

Borric is not a stranger to shipboard work, having spent some time at sea before.

"Makes no difference to me. Whatever my companions want to do."

The fighter figures if the sea captain wanted to ambush them, he would be in for a rude awakening.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 (26 with shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 39 Current: 43
CMB: +7 CMD: 20 (22 vs. Trip/Disarm) Fort: +6 Reflex: +3 Will: +2 (+3 vs. Fear)
Conditions in Effect: 10ft reach

Current Weapon in Hand: MWK Guisarme
Chakram: 2/2 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[GlassEye]

When Zelena comes aboard Captain Galerius bows, greets the group and begins snapping orders to crewmen busy about the deck. In a short time the crew of the Gale has rigged a sail to serve as an awning and brought deck chairs up from below. A halfling sailor approaches the Captain and salutes.

"Captain, all is ready for your guests."

"Splendid, Mister Copperkeel. Please retrieve a bottle of the Semerly from my private stores."

Captain Galerius motions towards the area with the chairs and waits until the group has seated themselves before taking his own seat. He makes small talk, asking their names and how they came to be in Venza until Mister Copperkeel returns with a dusty bottle and some glasses. Then the Captain sits in appreciative silence for a few moments as he sips the wine.

 

[Songdragon]

Zelena will introduce herself, "I am Zelena, a Priestess of Ral. I hail from the lands of Tal Hallow out to see the world and help where I can."

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

Borric reveals his background of his life before arriving in Venza.

Earlier in life he had always been a traveling man. Having gone to sea at a young age he traveled the through many coastal towns and cities throughout his teenage years. He learned some skills aboard ship, but mainly he was most useful for his strong back. He continued to grow become a large muscular and tall young man.

After getting older he left the shipboard life and traveled from city to city looking for a little adventure. Generally his skill with weapons kept him out of trouble, that his tongue got him into. He spent some time as a soldier for hire guarding caravans as he traveled from place to place.

But Borric's more interesting stories are of the brothels that he experienced on the port calls.

"... ya shoulda seen where she shot that dart from. Fookin' wench hit the gods be damned bulls-eye. Ha ha ha."

Seeing the glare from Zelena, the brash fighter winks, "Sorry, lass. But I know you secretly like to hear of my adventures."

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 (26 with shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 39 Current: 43
CMB: +7 CMD: 20 (22 vs. Trip/Disarm) Fort: +6 Reflex: +3 Will: +2 (+3 vs. Fear)
Conditions in Effect: 10ft reach

Current Weapon in Hand: Wine goblet
Chakram: 2/2 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[Gerald007]

As always, Syl enjoyed the drinking and story-telling, after a bit, however, his curiosity got the best of him. "Forgive me being forward, Captain, but what is all this about? You could listen to stories about whoring anywhere in town. I'm more interested why you've brought us here and shared your fine spirit with us?"

 

[jkason]

Nathan Tchanlach, human sorcerer

Nathan introduces himself, but despite being a gregarious sort himself, soon finds himself overwhelmed by Borric's eager storytelling. The sorcerer smiles with obvious relief as Syl interrupts Borric's bawdy tales, and jumps on the topic change.

"Indeed. Everyone has his own 'off-time' activities, but it seems likely we're here for a discussion of some more official business?"

 

[GlassEye]

Borric's tales seem to break through the Captain's stoic reserve and the man uncharacteristically guffaws and snorts as he tries to hold back his laughter. However, when Sylvain and Nathan bring the meeting back to the business at hand he goes serious again and stares at the swirling wine in his glass before setting it aside on a small table set up for that purpose by Mister Copperkeel. He looks intently at the four arrayed before him and leans forward to speak in confidence.

"You may have heard rumors about the city that the Golden Gale and two other ships of the Boraga's are preparing for a long trading expedition. The truth is my patron has funded an expedition to Jirago, a wild land on the western continent, and feels the first to take advantage of this trading opportunity will have a significant advantage over later trading voyages. And there is a more academic interest in how these elves fell to their current state of barbarism.

You may wonder what this has to do with you. I have long suspected that my patron feels that my interests no longer coincide with those of my patron's House. This is an exile of sorts that I believe I am not expected to return from. There are few aboard that I know that I can trust implicitly; I need men and women about me who I know will work for the success of the expedition and, if it comes to it, protect me from direct attack."

He stops speaking and it is clear he is awaiting your reaction to the information he has given you.

 

[Songdragon]

The gnome listens to the Captain's tale and nods at his comments regarding his patron. "An extended voyage to lands unknown. That does sound interesting. Of course, I do not believe one can truly buy another being's loyalty. It is something earned." She shrugs. "As you likely over heard, we had another offer as well. So, to get to the business side of things, you want someone along who will watch your back and protect your interests. I have to ask, what exactly are your interests here, merely a successful trek and return with riches of some sort or another? Or is there more? What are you offering us for our services?"

The gnome watches the good Captain to get a vibe on the man. ((Sense Motive 1d20+12=25 ))

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Zelena Andu Gnome Cleric 2/Bard 2
Initiative: +2 Perception: +10
Conditions: none
AC: 21 (13 touch; 19 flat-footed)
HP: 34 of 34
CMB: +1 CMD: 12 Fort: +5 Ref: +5 Will: +8
In Hand: mithral battle axe +1 (+4, 1d6+1) and shield
Spells: Divine (0-level) Create Water, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Stabilize; (1st level) Bless, Air Bubble, Protection from Evil, Longstrider(d) (color notes a cast spell)
Arcane Spell Slots 0-level (at will) 1st level: 4 of 4 slots remaining (Grease, Silent Image, Vanish)
Channeling: 5 of 5 attempts remaining; Liberation: 1 of 1 attempts remaining; Agile Feet 5 of 5 attempts remaining

Celebfedhiin (Riding Dog)
Initiative: +2 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +8
Conditions: none
AC: 15 (12 touch; 13 flat-footed)
HP: 13 of 13
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 (19 vs. trip) Fort: +5 Ref: +5 Will: +1
In Hand: Melee bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip) [/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

Borric listens and nods in agreement with Zelena's questions.

"If you can convince the lass, I will probably go along."

"Once I give my word, I generally keep it. Except when I don't that is."

He takes a drink of wine, grinning impishly.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 (26 with shield, 24 flat-footed, 13 Touch)
HP: 39 Current: 43
CMB: +7 CMD: 20 (22 vs. Trip/Disarm) Fort: +6 Reflex: +3 Will: +2 (+3 vs. Fear)
Conditions in Effect: 10ft reach

Current Weapon in Hand: Wine goblet
Chakram: 2/2 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[Songdragon]

Zelena's brow raises at the last part of Borric's comments. That is her only reaction as she looks at the good Captain for a reply.

The hound also tilts her head before slumping to the deck where she lay at Zelena's feat.