[LPF] A Soul Indiscretion

[AxeM]

The Duke speaks up
"Go ahead and wear it Borrik, I've already got this shinny new set of armor anyway. As for tactics it'd probably do us better to have you up front with the shield but I'm hesitant to tell somebody else how to fight, especially when the advice involves them gettin' hit in the face instead of me."

[sblock=TheDuke]Human Inquisitor (Sapo) - 1
Initiative +8 Perception +6

AC 18 (12 T, 16 FF) CMD 16
HP 10/10
Fort +3 Ref +1 Will +4
Combat Reflexes 3
1st Level Spells 1/2

In Hand Meteor Hammer
Condition[/sblock]

 

[Songdragon]

Before entering Ranocchio once again the gnome asks of the group, "I am cruious, what do you intend to do with the contracts you have collected? If I recall correctly, the signatures are transmitted to this fish fellow, yes?"

After a moment, "So, we going after the walking fish now?"

 

[toasterferret]

"I think that's the logical next step. You guys want to scope out the meeting place discreetly while we have the chance?"

Falkner turns to Borric.

"Polearms were never my style, but I can see the advantage if we are going into an area single file. Otherwise I prefer to flank my opponents when possible."

 

[Gerald007]

"Zelena, I think it is high time that we go find this fish demon and take a couple souls back for the good guys."

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

[sblock=Quote From Fury]Once away from the noble's home Fury resumes the discussion on tactics. "Borric, it's probably wise that you take advantage of that armor and stop hiding behind that big stick. You're a tough guy but if you're afraid to take a hit you should just go back to your knitting."[/sblock]Borric bristles as Fury just implied that he is a coward, "Listen bub, I am not afraid to fight and go down swinging. Just ask Syl over there who has saved my arse with his healing twice now."

But he calms down and discusses things reasonably, "I am a tactical fighter and don't believing in just rushing in. And I should be up front, no question, but I am a little slow moving in this armor. I like being versatile and throwing ranged weapons first as I close with the enemy. The polearm gives me flexibility to exercise a wider area of coverage in melee as well. But that also means that bad guys tend to avoid me."

"I am suggesting that we all work together, better. While lead our group head on, with longer weapons these two can help pin down the enemies' approaches and we can pepper them with ranged attacks initially. Then you guys can flank around. Maybe some of you guys need a few throwing weapons."

Borric holds the magical ring up for Fury and suggests, "However, if you do insist on running in first and almost getting killed, you will likely need this more than I. But if the Cap'n is going to fight along side me in the front line, instead of a step back, then he can use it instead."

The fighter nods in agreement about heading to the fishery, but he is obviously focused on the tactical discussion at the moment.[sblock=OOC]After the 1st adventure and Bran's death, I was a little cautious until I leveled up Borric (the 1st encounter). But since then he hasn't been scratched even, mainly since he has been using his reached weapon as others get ahead of him in combat.

If you guys want him to be in front absorbing attacks, the others will have to be a bit more patient and wait for him to close with the enemy staying behind him if possible. I suggest using ranged attacks in the beginning and/or delaying to make sure Borric can move beforehand. I still don't mind loaning the MWK guisarme to Falkner either.[/sblock] [sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 19 (21 with shield, 17 flat-footed, 13 Touch) (w/ +1 Ring)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +5 CMD: 17 Fort: +5 Reflex: +2 Will: +1 (+2 vs. Fear)

Current Weapon in Hand: MWK Guisarme[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins

 

[GlassEye]

"Zelena, I'd destroy those contracts if I knew it would do any good. But like I told ser Carelli my plan is to turn 'em over to the temple of Cortesia and let the experts deal with them. 'Course, they may not even be valid since they've never made it back to the hands of their leader... If you have a better idea on how to handle them I'd be pleased to hear it. We set to go after this 'fish-man'?"

Fury shrugs in response to Borric's comments. "Naw, you keep it, Borric; your tactics are sound. Those first two battles where I nearly got my guts strewn in the canal showed me I need to work on patience a bit. This tavern scuffle went much smoother, for me anyway, by not running in hell-bent on destruction." He grins. "It was hard, though, standing back when I didn't have anything to do... That's why I picked this up." He lifts the hand crossbow for perusal then frowns in thought. "Though I'm not sure how much damage this thing can do, those darts are tiny. I think I'd be more comfortable with one of the daggers, or both if no one else wants to use 'em."

Fury looks over at Falkner. "I'm not sure how you did what you did in that tavern but when we were working in tandem things just seemed to click into place taking that fellow down."

[sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 2 / Bard 1
Initiative: +6 Perception: +6

AC: 16 (14 touch; 12 flat-footed)
HP: 25 Current: 25
CMB: +3 CMD: 17 Fort: +1 Ref: +9 Will: +2

In Hand: -[/sblock]

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

The group head back to the Ranocchio and make their way to the address on the Croaker's crude leather map. They see a row of burnt out houses at the number indicated they see a filthy tarpaulin nailed into the wall just above the waterline...

OOC: Just let me know if you were intending to head somewhere else.

 

[toasterferret]

Falkner grins at Fury.

"Told you I was officer corps. Nothing works better than flanking 'em and tearing 'em down like wolves."

Turning toward Borric "I don't need the ring, so if you want it, it's all yours. Otherwise I think Fury could use it best."

 

[Songdragon]

Zelena answers Fury's query, "Disposing of the contracts at a temple is fine by me. I was not sure what would be done with them. Not to mention we do not want them laying about."

The gnome watches as the boys decide over the nice looking gear from the baddies and she frowns a moment, "You larger folks make things too big for us small people."

As the group makes it's way towards the fish man the gnome decides that stealth is a nice option as they close in. ((Stealth 1d20+10=23 ))

 

[perrinmiller]

Borric grins at Fury, "I am a big fan of chucking sharp weapons at the enemy, making them come to me. Pity the Eels were afraid to come out an play. Falkner, you want to use my guisarme or not?"

The fighter has no opinion on the contracts and temples, hoping that the others know what they are doing. Seeing Zelena going silent and sneaky, Borric holds up and motions for everyone else to stop. "I think we should wait here. Fury, you should probably go with Zelena and watch her back while she scouts around."

[sblock=OOC]Skiing today and tomorrow. Crappy SG coverage too and only dial-up Interenet. Lucky I posted at all today.[/sblock] [sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +4
AC: 19 (21 with shield, 17 flat-footed, 13 Touch) (w/ +1 Ring)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +5 CMD: 17 Fort: +5 Reflex: +2 Will: +1 (+2 vs. Fear)

Current Weapon in Hand: MWK Guisarme[/sblock]___________________________

Borric Hawkins