[Vile] Puppy Kicking PCs at Work

[Paxus Asclepius]

Gwyn moves swiftly up to the driver, saying "Sir, if I might have a word? I'm looking for my cousin; she ran away from the farm last week, and I think she might have come here." He describes Miri, asking "Have you seen her? Someone said they saw a girl that looked like her over in this part of town."

OOC: Bluff +4 against humans.

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

Aligor Thunderaxe Male Dwarf Fighter/Barbarian

Aligor, at the bar, foregoes finesse and sinks his axe into the leg of the man he’s fighting [Rolled 15+7=hit AC 22. Damage rolled 8+3=11], almost removing it with one blow. The man is amazed at the amount of blood that gushes from his wound. “You… you… how could you… you’re going to die for that, dwarf!” He stabs at Aligor and finds a weakness in his armor [Hit AC 18, 7 pts of damage including sneak attack damage, poor roll for him, lucky for you ] His taller brother says to the bar’s owner “Rusty! This was just between you and the boss! We’re going to hurt you bad for bringing this red-bearded maniac into this.” He swings at Rusty who blocks the attack with his crowbar [Hit AC 10], but then has trouble bringing the piece of metal back around [Rusty rolled 1, missed]

[Initiative, damage, and position:
Aligor Init-16, HPs-24/37, flanked
Thug, taller Init-14, Hurt, flanked
Thug, shorter Init-14, Very Hurt
Rusty Init-8, Unhurt]

"Quit yer cryin'! Yer thuh one's messin wit my drinkin time! Who else is gonna serve me if'n Rusty don't? If'n ya want to live, put down yer weapons!"

5 Step Move to get out of the flank, hopefully diagonal, to where the brother can't move into the flanking position. Delay his attack to where if they put down their weapons, he will attack the shorter one. If they attack, then follow with an attack at the shorter human. AttBon+7, dmg 1d10+3

OOC - I know, either way, he is gonna attack, but he just wanted to show how evil he is....plus, they drew blood first, so he will draw theirs last!

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Accalon glad takes his fair share, or all of the dress if Valasia seems so inclined to let him as he falls instep with the braided blonde beauty his voice happy and robust as he replies, “Not to kind milady, I just have a tender spot for women and yes your sisters where extremely skilled. The young one, Loni I think, though not as skilled really caught my eye.”

His hooded head turns to see the wistful look in her eye and he replies both softly and curiously, “Of course she wasn’t the only one to catch my eye as I inquired about your cost but was simply told, by the Madame herself, that you where never available. If you don't mind me asking what’s your story Valasia?”

 

[Telsar]

The carriage driver looks suspiciously at Gwyn [Bluff rolled 1+4=5.] “Your ‘cousin’, is she? Even if I believed she’d ever been on a farm, I wouldn’t fall for that. Yeah, I’ve seen her. She’s no farm girl. But I imagine she’s safe from the likes of you.” The man pulls out a dagger. “Now I suggest you leave town. Before I call the city guard.”

At the Rusty Guts, the taller ruffian manages to nick Rusty [Hit AC 14, doing 3 damage], but Aligor’s menacing growl of an order has an effect on the other [Allowing free-action Intimidate with him being so hurt. Rolled 10+6=16], who drops his weapon saying “Fine, man, but our boss is gonna make you pay”. Aligor has his own ideas on payment, striking the unarmed man in his other leg, severely wounding him [Rolled 13+7=Hit AC 20, rolled 1+4=5 damage; dropped HPs below 1. Thug rolled Fortitude save and is Disabled (only move or Std. Action each round, Std Action will cause him to be dying)] “You… you… crazy dwarf freak! I gave up!” The man can barely stand, blood rushing from his wounds, staining the floor. Rusty says, chuckling, “Aligor, ya ever been in a fair fight? Now get out o’ here, lemme handle my own business” He tries to lay his crowbar across the skull of the taller guy, but misses [Hit AC 11].
[Note, since Aligor shifted in the initiative order, I’ll do this part now: ]
The taller brother sees just how crazy this dwarf is, ignores Rusty, and slices his short sword across Aligor’s chest [Hit AC 19, 4 damage]. The shorter brother turns to limp towards the door, but Aligor cuts him down, a pool of blood gathering around the thug. [Thug wanted to withdraw, but that's a Std action (which would hurt him), so he just moved instead, giving Aligor an Attack of Opportunity. Rolled 13+7=Hit AC 20. Rolled damage 8+4=12 damage. Thug's Fortitude save says he's out and dying]

[Initiative, damage:
Thug, taller Init-14, Hurt
Thug, shorter Init-14, Dying
Aligor Init-14, HPs-20/37
Rusty Init-8, Hurt]


On the upper floor of Madame Brie’s, Valasia talks cheerfully with Accalon “My story? Oh, I don’t really have one. My father is… oops, I’m not supposed to say that! Madame Brie has been so good to me and I almost… “ She smiles sheepishly, then quickly changes the subject, saying “Yes, Loni is very nice, isn’t she? Um, we really need to get these clothes downstairs.”

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

Gwyn snarls in rage as the man moves to draw a weapon; one clawed hand clamps onto the man's wrist, and the other over his mouth.

OOC: Grappling, touch attack is +4 to hit, grapple check is +4, AC against an AoO (if the driver's not flatfooted) is 18.

 

[Telsar]

The driver seems ready for trouble, although possibly not prepared for claws. [Driver rolled 14 Initiative, but delays till after Gwyn’s 9 Initiative] When he sees the sharp appendages reach for him, he lashes out with his dagger, managing a lucky cut to the half-demon [Attack of Opportunity, Hit AC 20. Damage rolled 3. I assume Buckler is on, but if not, tell me] “What’s wrong with you? Get the hell out of here!” he yells loudly, but sadly for him, not loudly enough to attract the attention of the lady he just dropped off [failed Listen check]. He slashes with his dagger again, but Gwyn easily avoids the blade [Hit AC 4]

[Initiative, damage:
Gwyn, Init-9, HPs: 15/18
Driver, Init-9, Unhurt]

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

OOC: No, the buckler wasn't on, which is why AC was only 18, not the normal 19.

EDIT: That'll teach me for not reading the new rules; had I realized that the AoO would stop a grapple, I'd not have done it.

Gwyn hisses as the blade cuts him, and retaliates in kind, attempting to open the man's stomach and throat.

OOC:Two claws, +4 to hit, 1d4+4 damage apiece. If the first hits and puts him at dying, Gwyn will not follow through with the second, preferring to take him alive.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Accalon remains emotionless inside his hood as he briefly ponders the elf’s words, “Indeed we should get the clothes downstairs…” As he stops for a second Accalon reaches out touching the elven lady lightly on the shoulder with his free hand hoping she will stop with him. His tone is friendly but serious, “Valasia, everyone is entitled to secrets and not sharing there past. I respect this but I can only protect you, Madame Brie, and your sisters, from what I know about. So if there’s even a chance your father is behind these missing girls then you owe it to everyone involved to tell me about your past but it will simply be between me and you, okay?”

OOC: Diplomacy +11, smooth talker gives a +2 right?

 

[Guilt Puppy]

Meanwhile, Alev and Sunedilar are having a chat with the robed man. He doesn’t approach any closer, staying in the street, and says “Tavern at th’ edge of the world? Well, I don’t know ‘bout the edge, but there’sh a great tavern just down thish road.” He points down a road perpendicular to the path Alev and Sunedilar were taking. “You’ll like it there. Ain’t nuthin’ good down that road”, indicating their chosen path. Speaking to Sunedilar “You don’t hafta be rude, you know. I’m just tryin’ to help. Ya look like you could use a drink and relax.” Sunedilar notices [default Spot rolled 15] the man seems to have one hand squeezed into a fist, although not making any threatening motions.

"No," Alev says, apologetically. "You're wrong. We're actually quite relaxed. But I'm sorry if my companion has been rude to you. He's just being difficult because you're such a harmless old drunk and all."

Alev perks his shoulders, and exhales weakly.

"It's a shame, isn't it, how men with great shoulders like him just walk right over harmless old drunks like you? It's too bad you're not a better man in disguise -- a scary wizard's henchman or something. It would really put this rotten brutal man" he snaps his chin at Sunedilar with a flourish "in his all-things-rightful place. Just wouldn't it?"

 

[Serpenteye]

The carriage driver looks suspiciously at Gwyn [Bluff rolled 1+4=5.] “Your ‘cousin’, is she? Even if I believed she’d ever been on a farm, I wouldn’t fall for that. Yeah, I’ve seen her. She’s no farm girl. But I imagine she’s safe from the likes of you.” The man pulls out a dagger. “Now I suggest you leave town. Before I call the city guard.”

Alicia, who had followed the two half-fiends cloaked in a huge ragged gray piece of woolen cloth, growls loudly at the sight of impending bloodshed and draws her sword, moving closer to the scene. Then she, 300 pounds of crazed woman-flesh, charges the carriage driver.

+10 (3d6+13/19-20, Large Masterwork Greatsword at full Power Attack and full Reckless Attack (-2 to AC)