Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Scotley]

Marienna approaches next and hands over two drafts. The banker pales at the sight of two more drafts, but looks relieved to see that they are only for 500 gp each. Marienna, gives the banker her most winning smile and holds his hand just a little longer than is absolutely necessary for greeting. "Mr. Willbren, you have a lovely bank here sir. I would be most pleased to have 4 of these excellent ingots for my drafts." She runs her fingertips over one of the bars on Radoon's cart lovingly as she says this. "Will you be able to accomodate me today Mr. Willbren?" The banker says "Of course my dear, I will be glad to cash these for you." Appearently forgetting to require a deposit or sircharge. Of course her drafts are considerably smaller. It occurs to you that the banker never gave his name, but Marienna somehow got it from papers or another employee.

 

[Scotley]

Farmer's and Miner's Trust Bank

Next up is Captain Morwyn, as he hand over his draft for another 3000 Mr. Willbren looks visably pale, and beads of sweat pop out on his forehead even his long Dwarven beard looks whiter. He stammers just perceptably as he says, [COLOR=SandyBrown[COLOR=SandyBrown]]"Yes, we have some more silver and would be honored to take your deposit Captain Morwyn. If you'll give me just a moment."[/COLOR] [/COLOR] He walks to the office of the vice president of the bank and has a quick word with the younger dwarf. The man goes to the guard at the door and the two of them leave hurriedly. A careful eye will note that they cross the square and enter the towns other bank. Mr. Willbren makes a production of bringing out another 8 silver ingots from the back. He takes his time getting the paperwork together for the new account and looks very relieved as the guard and the Vice President come in and quickly go to the back. The guard is holding a heavy canvas bag and through his open visor you can see that he is sweating under the weight of the bag and his armor in the afternoon heat. Despite this he is soon back at his post by the door. The manager soon returns from the back with a selection of gems and currency worth 850 gold pieces. Again a few of the coins are gold 'Mountains'. "Real pleasure doing business with you Captain Morwyn." He hands over the certificate for you deposit. "We look forward to your returning so that we may serve you again."

 

[Scotley]

Farmer's and Miner's Trust Bank

The other teller has been handling a few local customers and it is clear that your party is the subject of considerable speculation.

 

[Scotley]

For Michael Storm only [sblock]Michael has time to consider his actions while he waits for the others to finish as he did say he would go last. Rook and Captain Morwyn have given the bank their names and the name of the ship. They will be retuning at some point to get the rest of their money. All the other drafts have been drawn on Marin and Son. His arrival with the others will have been noted. Having witnessed all this, do you wish to make any change in your posted action?[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Radoon leaves the bank with Marienna close behind. "Perhaps we should stick together since we are carrying all this silver? I don't entirely trust the locals around here." Radoon can sense that she is quite pleased with herself for avoiding the sircharge. He will need some plausable reson to separate himself to go shopping for chocolates unseen.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

Did they give us the handcart? If not, maybe on the way, I can break to look for one and make the purchase simultaneously?

To Marienna, "You know it's not fair using that charm on those poor unsuspecting souls"... Obviously said in jest.

 

[Scotley]

Axiopolis near the market

Marienna smiles, putting a hand on Radoon's shoulder and bats her eyes at him. In a husky voice, "Why Radoon, I'm sure I don't know what you mean." Then she bursts into a fit of giggles. "I had always heard that Dwarves have a thing for human women. I was just checking out the rumor. Surely, there is nothing wrong with that." She agrees that the the silver is too heavy to carry all the way down the hill. She stops to look at some local jewelry while Radoon moves deeper into the market in search of a hand cart and chocolate. Soon he locates a Gnomish candy makers stall. He has a few chocolates as well as rock candies favored by Dwarves. A sample reveals better than average chocolate dipped fruits and he tries to talk you into trying a hot pepper chocolate that started as a Gnomish gag, but turned out to be very popular with Dwarves. The closest thing to a hand cart Radoon can find in the little market is a battered wheelbarrow at tent where a Dwarf repairs and referbishes farm implements. He tries hard to convince you that an ox cart is the best way to go for hauling heavy loads and he has such a cart and yoke he'll make you a good deal on. He knows a guy whose uncle has a pair of oxen to sell as well.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

Hmmm, does the wheelbarrow look like it will hold up? If so, I will take it, otherwise look for a cart or maybe a radio flyer, joking.

Pick up some nice chocolate covered fruits and place them in a bag. Try my best to conceal it but not too close to the body as I do not want to melt them.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

OOps forgot.

Always up for something new, Radoon will the try jalapneo dipped in chocolate.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

Sigh...Michael will just cash 2 250gp notes drawn on a cross croft bank. He then will continue on with his shopping and his looking out for another minion..