Wizard and Cook [Manzanita judging]

[Lot]

Eskon amiable face changes to a worrisome one. "This seems a bit weird, eh?" As he sees Cepheus listening at the door, he moves cautiously over to the window, cupping his left hand around his one eye and peering into the house through the glass. With his right hand, he tugs at the handle of his greatsword, freeing it from the scabbard across his back.

[sblock=Eskon]

[B]Name:[/B] Eskon Bharris
[B]Class:[/B] Paladin
[B]Race:[/B] Human
[B]Size:[/B] Medium
[B]Gender:[/B] Male
[B]Alignment:[/B] Lawful Good
[B]Deity:[/B] Hyrag

[B]Str:[/B] 14 +2 (06p.)     [B]Level:[/B] 1        [B]XP:[/B] XXXX
[B]Dex:[/B] 12 +1 (04p.)     [B]BAB:[/B] +1         [B]HP:[/B] 12 (1d10+1)
[B]Con:[/B] 14 +2 (06p.)     [B]Grapple:[/B] +3     [B]Dmg Red:[/B] XX/XXXX
[B]Int:[/B] 10 +0 (04p.)     [B]Speed:[/B] 30'(20')  [B]Spell Res:[/B] XX
[B]Wis:[/B] 14 +2 (04p.)     [B]Init:[/B] +1        [B]Spell Save:[/B] +X
[B]Cha:[/B] 14 +2 (06p.)     [B]ACP:[/B] -5         [B]Spell Fail:[/B] XX%

                   [B]Base  Armor Shld   Dex  Size   Nat  Misc  Total[/B]
[B]Armor:[/B]              10    +5    +1    +0    +0    +0    +0    16
[B]Touch:[/B] 11              [B]Flatfooted:[/B] 15

                         [B]Base   Mod  Misc  Total[/B]
[B]Fort:[/B]                      2    +2          +4
[B]Ref:[/B]                       0    +1          +1
[B]Will:[/B]                      0    +2          +2

[B]Weapon                  Attack   Damage     Critical[/B]
Greatsword                +4     2d6+3      19-20x2
Dagger                    +3     1d4+2      19-20x2
Dagger, thrown            +2     1d4+2      19-20x2

[B]Languages:[/B] Common

[B]Abilities:[/B] Proficient: All simple and martial weapons, all armor, shields; Aura of Good; Smite Evil (1/day, +2 to hit, +1 damage) 

[B]Feats:[/B] Weapon Focus: Greatsword; Power Attack

[B]Skill Points:[/B] 12     [B]Max Ranks:[/B] X/X
[B]Skills                   Ranks  Mod  Misc  Total[/B]
Diplomacy                  3    +2          +5
Heal                       3    +2          +5
Knowledge(Religion)        2    +0          +2
Ride                       2    +1          +3
Spot                       1    +2          +3

[B]Equipment:               Cost  Weight[/B]
Greatsword               50gp    8lb
Chainmail               150gp    40lb
Dagger(x2)		  2gp    1lb
Backpack		  2gp    2lb
Bedroll	                  2sp    5lb
Rope, Silk 50'		 10gp    5lb
Waterskin	          1gp    4lb
Sack                      1sp    1/2lb
Whetstone                 2cp    1lb
Rations, trail(x5)       25sp    5lb
Torches (2)	          2cp    2lb    
Traveler's outfit          -      -	   

[B]Total Weight:[/B]74lb      [B]Money:[/B] 22gp 1sp 6cp

                           [B]Lgt   Med   Hvy  Lift  Push[/B]
[B]Max Weight:[/B]                58    59   116   175   875

[B]Age:[/B] 20
[B]Height:[/B] 6'0"
[B]Weight:[/B] 190lb
[B]Eyes:[/B] Brown
[B]Hair:[/B] Black
[B]Skin:[/B] Tan

Appearance: Eskon is a tall man with short black hair and a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He is attractive, with dark expressive eyes and a cheerful, mischievous grin. He wears light gray trousers, polished black boots, and a dark gray cloak. His armor is well-maintained and gleams brightly.

Background: Eskon was born the son of an importer in Orussus, yet his father doted on him and rarely involved him in any of the business. He had a pleasant childhood, growing to be an athletic and likeable young man who, though only an average student, showed uncommonly good sense. When Eskon was seventeen, he was escorting a caravan outside the city with his father that was attacked by bandits. Though having no training, Eskon leapt to the defense. Though he caught an arrow in the leg for his trouble, Eskon never seemed happier. His father, knowing that his son had no head for numbers or interest in trading, did his best to find a mentor for his son's courage and blossoming martial talent. Knowing a retired paladin through business, he set up his only son as a squire. Eskon has trained for the last two years, getting some lessons and little practical experience. Now, as he was just released from his service, he has come to the Red Dragon Inn looking for work.[/sblock]

 

[BigB]

sig thread

[sblock=Velmont]I did put the thread in my signature but for reason it is not adding this to my posts. It worked once in one of my earlier posts. I am new to Enworld and am probably not doing something. If you have suggestions I will gladly try them. Thanks.[/sblock]

[sblock=Velmont] I found the problem. I needed to select "allow more than one sig per page" That will make things easier. Thanks[/sblock]


I think we should enter to make sure everything is ok. It sounds as though dishes may be breaking in the kitchen. In my experience that is usually not a good sign. I am a little concerned for the health of our cook.

Cepheus has one hand on the door and readies his hook hammer in the other.

[sblock]Cepheus is waiting for reply from Eskon and Jik'tu before he barges in. He is a little worried that he will be accused of some bad deed. You know a rogue standing over a dead body when the watch shows up or something like that. I hope I am not moving too fast.[/sblock]

 

[DerHauptman]

You go first liddle one,

dis cook might not get good ideas if she just breaking stuff by mistakes.

Dis purdy guy might go in too...dunno if me bustin

in first is a great idea...

<smiles nervously> I mean look at dis faces den?

 

[BigB]

Hmmmph. My big friend, you do not mean to tell me that any woman could resist such a beautiful face. I am sure they merely become overwhelmed by the powerful figure of Jik'tu. Alas I will go in and discern the situation within. Perhaps Eskon will accompany me to ensure my intentions are not misinterpreted. Perhaps Jik'tu you could detain anyone making a hasty exit when we enter. We would not want to let a perpetrator get away and we absolutely do not want to be blamed for any misdeads.

Cepheus opens the door and as stealthy as possible he enters the building. He looks over his shoulder behind him to see if Eskon is coming with him.

 

[Lot]

Eskon gives up trying to discern anything through the window. He turns to Cepheus and nods. "Of course, I'll come with you. I may not be too quiet, though. I'll do my best."

Shifting his sword into a ready position, he follows the Cepheus through the door.

 

[Velmont]

After a moment where you decide what to do, you open the door. The place have fallen silent. You are standing in the middle of a large cozy sitting room. On you western side is an overstuffed chair next to a small table where lie an open book. There is also a large sofa that face a fire pit that is on the eastern wall. The fireplace allow a relaxing atmosphere and also is well place to heat all the house. The wood in it are burning with a small flame. A large window on the southern wall has his curtain closed.

This room has four exits. You just entered by the southern door. A door is closed on the western wall, between the chair and the sofa. Another door is closed on the northen wall. On the eastern wall is an archway to what look like a dining room.

 

[DerHauptman]

Jik'tu surveys the area around the door for any threats as the other two enter....

After a pause for what seems like an appropriate time he says...

Hey, it bees all quiet now where da cooks womans you twos?

 

[BigB]

Cepheus

This room has four exits. You just entered by the southern door. A door is closed on the western wall, between the chair and the sofa. Another door is closed on the northen wall. On the eastern wall is an archway to what look like a dining room.

Cepheus moves to the archway and looks into the room that appears to be the dining room.

[sblock=Velmont]Cepheus is looking for the cook or a door to the kitchen.[/sblock]

 

[Velmont]

As Cepheus moves toward the archway Eskon remarks the draw cord of the curtain is moving in the back of Cepheus. Surprise to see the suspended cord moving, he cannot react before the draw cord try to constrict the gnome. It enroll itself but doesn't seems to find a good way to grapple the small man.

[SBLOCK=OOC]
Initiative:
Cepheus (22)
Draw Cord (16)
Eskon (4)
Jit'ku (3)

Draw Cord attack roll: 10 (melee touch attack to grapple). Your size bonus to AC just save you from that attack

Eskon is up on this suprise round, then back to Cepheus.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Lot]

Eskon, his sword already drawn, charges forward and attacks the drawstring with a calculated overhead attack.

[sblock=OOC]I can't remember if you're rolling or you prefer invisiblecastle. I'll leave it to you and tell me next time if you prefer I roll. By the way, Eskon is charging is he has a straight line. If not, just move and attack.[/sblock]