The Theocracy

[Insight]

Caul gazes at the barmaid, watching her reaction to Van's comment.

[sblock=Go Go Mind Power Go!]
Using Conceal Thoughts on Van. He gets a +10 circumstance bonus on Bluff checks against those attempting to discern his true intentions with Sense Motive, and gains a +4 bonus to saves when someone attempts to scan or read his mind.

Mindlink with Nathira is still going.[/sblock]

Nathira patrols the area between the bar (and where the rest of the PCs are located) and the main area of the tavern, where most of the customers are seated. She briefly looks at Van following his comment, then continues to patrol.

 

[ethandrew]

Latham casually walks in behind the others with Dehg in tow, he smiles at the approach his group is taking, but readies himself for a spell just in case it is needed.

 

[WarlockLord]

The barmaid hurries off. She does not appear to notice Van's comment. She arrives with Van beer.

A short time later, two men arrive. They each have two swords stuck through their belts and appear to know how to use them. "Come with us, please."They hurry you off to a back room. A man with a silly-looking feathered hat is sitting at a table.

"Hello. I am surprised you know of us. Sit down. A mutual friend told us to expect you." says Big Hat.

"Now, let us dispense with the boring formalities and cut to the point. Simply put, what do you want? And how much are you willing to pay for it?"

 

[Mista Collins]

Knowing that friendly negotiations are better suited for his allies, Hunter remains standing. His hands remain at his side, but are ready to reach for the pre-strung bow on his back if the situation calls for it.

 

[Insight]

Nathira assumes a guarded position in front of her cousin, while Caul watches the armed men and this "Big Hat" carefully.

[sblock=OOC]Caul uses Detect Hostile Intent on the area where we've been taken.[/sblock]

 

[WarlockLord]

OOC Caul

[sblock=Caul]
No hostile intent detected
[/sblock]

 

[Autumn]

We want information, and we offer in return the chance to retain your limbs and faculties, Arast snaps mentally. Such arrogance from this foppish, self-aggrandizing cretin. And why? Because he has a few gutter-rats at his beck and call?

His face is a mask, his flat expression betraying none of his irritation. "Death Kobolds," he says calmly, his tone precise and businesslike. "We have reasons for wishing to treat with them. We have been informed that you might be able to facilitate that. If that's correct, and if you name a reasonable price, then I don't doubt that we can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. If it's incorrect, or if your price is unreasonable, we will leave you in peace and find our answers elsewhere."

His fingers absently play with one of his voluminous sleeves, tracing the embroidery around the edge first one way and then the other. His eyes remain fixed on Big Hat, two shimmering pools of molten amber.

"What will it be?"


OOC: Not that Arast has any aspirations to be the 'face', but since nobody else is talking...

 

[Jemal]

*Feel free to use Janelle, if you wish, I have a fairly good Diplomacy score(+28), but I am gone for 5 days, starting.. right away.*

 

[ethandrew]

Latham is glad that Arast spoke first to these men. Were it up to him, he would have just took control of the fool and forced him to tell them all he knew about these Death Kobolds. It would be much simpler that way and would not have to deal with any undue insolence from inferiors.

 

[fenixdown]

Van finishes his beer in one long gulp and tosses away the mug. "Some of us may consider 'leaving in peace' an option, but not me." He glances at Arast and shifts the flaming sword on his back. "So what will it be? Will you give us the information we want, or will I have to beat it out of you?"

Woo, Diplomacy of +5. I can't believe half-fiend doesn't grant a bonus to Intimidate.