[LPF] Beggar's Belief

[VVilhem]

Megan points her crossbow away from the halfing and his men but does not relax her stance. For now she'll let Andro explains himself.

OOC: Good job on skipping the North part, Aldern. A lot of pbp DMs don't understand that they have to keep the story moving, stalling their games over trivial details. I think the pace so far is great. Keep it up!

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

The halfling smiles and exhales nervously, "Well you see Danthro here," he gestures at the corpse, "has been riding me and my talents for months. With his bully boys at his back and that blasted chain taking him on would have been too dangerous for someone as cautious as myself. But when he ran up alone screaming for his mother. Well suddenly the boys here weren't so impressed and I took my chance. So ah, what is it exactly that you want?."

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel eyes the halfling with suspicion, "So you took revenge and murdered him. I see justice is served then since you saved us the trouble of finding him. His boys, as you say, were pumped on pesh and pretty ghastly so I can see why you avoided trouble. What was this chain you mentioned?"

After hearing the answer to that curious question she will continue, "We were looking for someone and did not expect to find these thugs here at all, but rather a short tricky fellow. So tell me, on your honor if you please, what is that you do here with this equipment?"

[sblock=OOC]Sorry busy day a work and had to wait until tonight to post.

Diplomacy (1d20+8=22)[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 19 (17 without shield/flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 9 Current: 9
CMB: +1 CMD: 13 Fort: +4 Reflex: +4 Will: +6 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity

Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & Javelin

Fire Bolt: 6/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 4/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: 1st Level 3/3[/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

Andro blinks, "I refine pesh... I mean its not really harmful, its just slightly illegal. I'm also working on some variants which make use of more local flora. There's this seaweed paste I'm working on that's very promising... But, ah, I've never hurt anyone," he glances at the corpse, "who did not deserve it and more. My product is pure and clean and though violent men favor it, it does not cause violence its just a little bit of pleasure. Nothing wrong with that right? A fellows get to make a living. I mean you didn't come here to mess with little old me surely, people like you I'm sure you ahve important business. maybe I can help you, yeah!"

 

[VVilhem]

OOC: The rolls keep getting worse and worse. What is going on!?

"I see no reason to quarrel with this halfling and his business," says Megan to his companions, "but on this island does live a very dangerous creature that our employer wishes to put to rest. If you can aid us in this quest, we can see to it that the pesh lab stay hidden from the ears of local authorities..."

OOC: What if this halfling is the illusionist? Do you roll will saves for us when we interact with him?

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

"Oh, well that sounds fair enough. So we have a deal then I help you, you leave me be and, ah, don't go mentioning my little lab to the authorities?"

 

[perrinmiller]

Ariel puts a hand on Megan's shoulder, "Not so fast. Her justice would frown upon such a deal. For Her to grant an exception, she would need much more reason."

"Mister Shippeli, you have yet to say what assistance you can provide. And you mentioned something about Danthro's blasted chain and I am waiting for an answer about that too. You a little too smooth talking, so you had best start explaining more before I will agree to any such deal."

Ariel is a good and lawful acolyte and criminals are not someone she makes deals with, but rather would see they are stopped and locked away.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +2
AC: 19 (17 without shield/flat-footed, 12 Touch)
HP: 9 Current: 9
CMB: +1 CMD: 13 Fort: +4 Reflex: +4 Will: +6 (+8 vs. Fear)
+1 for all with Resistance
Resistance: 5 Cold, 5 Acid, 5 Electricity

Current Weapon in Hand: Shield & Javelin

Fire Bolt: 6/6 Remaining Channel Energy: 4/5 remaining
Deflection Aura: 1/1 remaining
Spells Remaining: 1st Level 3/3[/sblock]___________________________________________

Ariel Esimae

 

[Aldern Foxglove]

"The chain? Its just that weapon of his, yes? Its got a sort of nobbly bit on the end... And well if I told you what I can tell you I'd hardly have a bargaining position remaining now would I? And lets be honest none of us want a battle do we? Nasty bloody things and chemical burns aren't fun... And of course feel free to take Danthro's stuff if we reach a deal, it should be worth something..." Shippeli says apologetically, gritting his teeth in worry.

 

[Walking Dad]

The Venza Guardian stares at the drug maker and his own companions in befuddlement. Are they going to make a deal with this halfling rat?
He is pleased to hear, that at least Ariel seems unwilling to let them just go.
"So, you are a harmless merchant, just doing your deals with no harm to anyone? Or are you selling drugs to thugs and addicts in the streets?"

[sblock=OOC]
Italicized is thinking.

According to the official 'pesh' fluff, he is lying. It causes increased violent reactions.

AC: 19, Touch: 12, FF: 16
CMD: 16
Fort +4, Refl +2, Will -1

HP: 12/12

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[Aldern Foxglove]

"Well Danthro sold my creations to any old riffraff and mixed in all sorts of rubbish to bulk it up. With him gone I shall aim for a more civilized clientele, and sell the good stuff. If a man is truly an addict he will likely buy the cheapest rubbish he can get his hands on, better that anyone procure properly prepared and tested pesh from me than the muck on most street corners surely? The only thing immoral about my business is that it is illegal, and let us face it, its more frowned upon than truly illegal...

I mean look at the options here. I help you to the best of my abilities - with information that is - and you take Danthro's gear and go on your way richer and better informed; or you what? Try to kill me and my men? Or burden yourselves with captives while stalking this dangerous beast of yours. You look capable, but I assure you I am not without the means to defend myself. So lets be reasonable and settle this like civilized folk, please?"