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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jdavis" data-source="post: 767828" data-attributes="member: 8704">Dimble’s Exotic WeaponryDimble Dranill  (“Flinger” to friends) is a prosperous Gnome with a quite large and unique weapon shop. Dimble builds crossbows; he builds tiny ones and he build big ones. He builds every kind of crossbow imaginable and some that nobody could imagine (or figure out how to use for that matter). His shop is in an old warehouse that is in a constant state of chaos with all manner of odd sized projects in progress. Dimble has 5 sons who are all weaponsmiths like their father and they all work in his shop. Dimble’s sons make a large assortment of weapons but Dimble sticks to his crossbows. Dimble has recently become interested in siege weapons particularly the Ballista. He has built several of them ranging from oversized crossbows to a huge stone throwing monstrosity as tall as a two story building. He mounted this machine on a barge and fired it while floating on the lake. The Ballista flung a stone almost half way across the lake; unfortunately it also sank the barge injuring three people. He has recently begun a new project he calls the automated archer, nobody know what it is but many people in the city fear that before it is said and done somebody will get hurt, which is normally what happens when people get too close to one of Dimble’s projects. If you want a rare or unique weapon or you are looking for the best crossbows in the city then Dimble’s store is the place to go, but watch your step and don’t wear any loose clothing, Dimble’s creations give new meaning to the term caught up in your work.Plot HooksWhat is this automated archer project Dimble is working on and why are so many people interested in it?Dimble has been robbed and he hires the players to track down who robbed him and return what they stole. But why would somebody steal a Javelin throwing Crossbow?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Dimble Dranill: Male Gnome, Exp5; Small Humanoid; HD 5d6+15 (Expert); hp 33; Init +0; Spd 15; AC 13; Atk +3 base melee, +4 base ranged; +5 (1d10, Crossbow, heavy, Masterwork); SA: Spell-like abilities; SQ: Low-light vision (Ex); AL NG; SV Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +6; STR 8, DEX 10, CON 16, INT 15, WIS 15, CHA 13.Skills: Alchemy+4, Appraise+6, Craft (Blacksmithing)+10, Craft (Carpentry)+10, Craft (Weaponsmithing)+14, Disable Device+10, Gather Information+2, Hide+1, Knowledge (Engineering)+10, Knowledge (Mathematics)+6, Knowledge (Weaponry)+10, Listen+4, Open Lock+6, Profession (Weaponsmith)+10, Use Rope+4. Feats: Simple Weapon Proficiency, Skill Focus: Craft (Weaponsmithing).Possessions:Weapons: Crossbow, heavy, Masterwork.Armor: Leather, Masterwork.Goods: Weaponsmith's tools, Masterwork; Metalworker's tools, Masterwork; Blacksmith's tools, Masterwork; Carpenter's tools, Masterwork.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dimble’s sons1. Roondar is Dimble’s oldest son. His specialty is Crossbows like his father; he is currently working on a better repeating crossbow but all he has managed to do so far is drive a crossbow bolt through his left foot and almost kill a paying customer. His crossbows are built incredibly well but he just can’t seem to be content with them as they are, he is constantly trying to improve crossbow design. He is good friends with Lev Starkad, the bowmaker and they have a friendly rivalry over which is better, the longbow or the heavy crossbow. Roondar is a member of the town militia but has been forbidden to use any of his “special” weapons.2. Seebo is the second oldest son. His specialty is daggers; he is fascinated with small handheld weaponry. Seebo makes every type of dagger known to man and many times works small improvements into the design. He is also fond of bladed weapon designs from distant lands; he is willing to purchase examples of these items to use in his design studies. He is fond of sickles and kamas and designs with bent or curved blades. He has been working on making scimitars and falchions but has yet to make one of masterwork quality. He has made daggers for wizards to make magical and they have been well pleased. His daggers are not famous with the general public but those who know fine blades seek him out. Seebo is also quite good with his daggers and knives and is not afraid to use them.3. Gerbo the third son is known to be the most dangerous of them all. His weapons are considered deadly, but only to the people who are trying to use them. Gerbo believes that all weapons can be made better by adding a foot and a half of steel chain and an iron ball to them. His flail-sword is so dangerous that the town banned him from ever constructing another one, and his flail-crossbow is such a feared weapon that only three have ever been purchased (two owners hacked the chain off the end soon after the first time they tried to use them and one owner died from self inflicted injuries). Gerbo makes his living by selling his well crafted steel spheres, spikes and chains but he doesn’t understand why more people don’t buy his weapons.4. The fourth son Glim is also known as “Dwarf-friend”. Glim makes picks, axes and hammers; his designs are so well done and his craftsmanship is so good that he has a steady supply of business. Glim can often be found in the company of Dwarves, he is fascinated by their culture. His inability to grow a long shaggy beard causes him a great deal of frustration and his love of Dwarf ale is a poorly kept secret. Glim often travels to Kul-Moren to work in the forges there; he says it improves his skill working with the Dwarf mastercraftsmen. When Glim is in town he is a member of the city militia.5. Bribble is the youngest son. He has yet to choose his path and become a mastercrafter yet. He works his days in the shop learning the trade of his family. He has shown some skill at delicate and fine work and often adds fine carvings or settings for gems into his brothers’ best creations.</blockquote>

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