Session One: Halflings Are Assholes!

[Navilee]

[18:08] <@GM> The Acquisitives: Session One: City of Stabbing
[18:08] <@GM> It's another day in Sharn, where you've been since your last mission for the Prince. The weather is actually quite dreary today, but the inn's breakfast is good. Oh, and there's mail waiting for you. "Came early this morning by a runner," the innkeeper grunts. "Had to give him a silver piece for it, too." He holds out his palm.
[18:10] <@GM> The envelope he's holding bears the seal of your employer.
[18:11] * +Alis slipped a silver in his hand, opening it quietly and reading it alone, sitting back in his chair.
[18:11] <@GM> ~Go to the offices of the Dankil and Son Trading Company in Korranath. Copy the shipping tables for the next few months. Special emphasis to any cargos of dragonshards. Do not be caught and do not create a disturbance; if they know you were there, they'll change the schedules. Yes, Alis, this means no dead bodies lying around the office. Bring them to my factor in The Stores, Castar Kan Santiar.~
[18:12] <@GM> Korranath, of course, is the wealthiest financial district in the city. House Kundarak has their stronghold there. And The Stores are a cheap warehouse district, prone to fire and crime.
[18:13] * +Alis eyes up to see if the innkeeper has left, folding the letter inward and continuing his meal a moment.
[18:14] * +Sim glances over towards the halfling, currently enjoying the meal as a human nobleman, leaning back in the chair with arrogant airs. "Oh? What news?"
[18:14] <@GM> Having received his silver, the innkeeper returns to plaguing the other guests, regaling them with tales of his service in the Last War. Nonsense, of course.
[18:15] <+Alis> "Work," He replied simply.   "Investigation, keeping it clean," He snorted, handing over the letter rather than saying it aloud.
[18:15] <+Karuharath> A tall, red-clad man with distinct facial markings had been eating light, as far as breakfast goes, but was sitting around, watching.  It was strange, watching him eat.  Mainly bread and water, some fruit.
[18:16] * +War-Impulse simply observes as the others finish their meal, the construct's eyes glowing in a rythym.
[18:16] * +Sim takes the letter and flicks it open, eyes travelling over the page. "Delightful." The letter is handed off towards which of the others take it first.
[18:18] * +Karuharath glances over at the halfling and the changeling, taking the letter in hand in turn. "A bit ill-suited to my abilities, but work is work" he comments, his Adarite(?) accent being particularly notable...
[18:19] <+Karuharath> Reading over it once more, he then hands it over to the warforged.  If nothing else, it was a potential break from killing on a mission. Necessary, sure, but still something that he enjoyed...
[18:20] <+Alis> "Don't complain.  It's a simple one really," He finished off his plate, standing up.  "Meet you outside," He left it there, walking out of the inn to wait and take a glimpse of the sharn streets in the early morning.
[18:22] <@GM> This inn being located in Middle Dura's Bazaar, the 'street' is really more of a wide balcony connecting one building to the next. A careless tumble would send you hurtling to the ground far below, but the bustling crowds don't seem to mind.
[18:23] <+War-Impulse> The paper crumples slightly as Impulse reads the message as well, then follows after the halfling.
[18:27] * +Sim continues with her meal casually as the halfling leaves. It isn't much longer past his departure that the remainder of her food is eaten and she saunters out to rejoin the others.
[18:27] <@GM> It'd likely take two hours to get to Korranath from here, crossing multiple skybridges and climbing more steps than you care to count. There is, however, the easy way out; skycoaches will get you there in a mere 20 minutes at the modest price of 3 sp
[18:27] * +Karuharath gets up, throwing a gold to the innkeeper before heading out, his light breakfast finished in turn as he followed.
[18:27] * +Karuharath has , like, 500 GP. XD
[18:27] * +Alis nods to Impulse, pondering out the best way to get near to take a look at the trading company.  An air coach sounded sensible.  He waved one down, waiting for it to approach.
[18:28] <+War-Impulse> "How long shall we observe location?" Impulse asks of the others, once they are all gathered together. "We have not been given a definite time limit."
[18:28] <@GM> The skycoach approaches and lets you board. Its pilot inquires as to your destination and takes you there with a minimum of chitchat.
[18:30] <+Karuharath> "Hm.  Enough to get an idea of how to avoid the guards," Karuharath started.  "It would be a refreshing start to not have to blow someone up.  Or freeze them."
[18:31] * +Alis raises an eyebrow at Karuharath's bluntness.  "Careful, never know when a spell is listening.  Half a day.  A day if they have complex setups."
[18:35] * +Sim looks out at the city, seemingly paying no mind to the planning as she hums softly under her breath.
[18:35] <@GM> Soon enough you arrive. Korranath is a district given over to wealth, and they certainly don't mind displaying it. The mighty visage of Kundarak Tower is second only to the grand temple to Kol Korran in ostentatious displays.
[18:35] <@GM> All around you, people walk by with more jewelry than would be wise to display in any other town without armed bodyguards.
[18:36] * +Alis walks along leaving the taxi, keeping a bit toward the shadows as a habit, almost seeming to fade into the background as he moved and kept an eye, not at all interested in the finery being displayed as he made his way along, looking for signs leading to their offices.
[18:37] <@GM> The offices of Dankil and Son comprise only a small part of a warehouse in the more subdued parts of the district. There are still officers of the Watch patrolling by every ten minutes, but you don't feel as many eyes on you here, either.
[18:37] * +Karuharath looks...particularly out of place as he exits the taxi, both being tall and quite unadorned in shiny metal glittery stuff.
[18:38] * +Sim glances about happily when they depart the transport. "This is more like it," she says, nodding slightly.
[18:39] <+War-Impulse> "Sneak or Replacement?" Impulse asks of the group as they all stare aroudn and locate themselves, nudging his head towards Sim as he says 'replacement'.
[18:40] <+Sim> "Replacement is always exciting," the nobleman says, nodding to the warforged.
[18:40] * +Alis glances up at Impulse, "Have that knock pin handy?"  He wondered, taking a long way around. "Examine first.  Let's get the lay of the land."  He aimed to take an hour heading around, lining up possible escape routes if things went wrong and generally getting a better idea of how many folks might be inside and if there was any paid on staff guards.
[18:42] * +Sim will call Bem to her during, having the familar aid in the observations of the building as only a sapient bird can.
[18:43] * +Karuharath remains with the group on the observation, taking note of posts which are only observably manned by a single guard...
[18:44] * +War-Impulse observes the building from outside, trying to get a feel for the inside layout with his knowledge of architecture.
[18:44] <@GM> There are no guards posted outside the warehouse/office, though the doors are warded with Arcane Lock. Bem can see through the windows mounted in the upstairs offices, and there seems to be only one guard making rounds on this weekend day, though those windows are Arcane Locked as well.
[18:45] * +Alis heads near the warehouse between a guard shift, waving the others back as he wandered near, leaning against the wall and listening in to see what he might hear inside.
[18:46] <@GM> roll your check
[18:46] <+Alis> roll 1d20+12 listening halfling
[18:46] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12 listening halfling
[18:46] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[2] = 14
[18:47] <@GM> You hear the single guard's plodding footsteps. And, you're not sure, but you think you might have heard a whine.
[18:48] * +Alis risks a quick peek in the window, mentally counting the time before he needs to head away or get seen by the watch, making sure to leave a couple minutes for an early watchman.
[18:49] <@GM> you see a lot of crates, a table with an everbright lantern and a pulp novel resting on it, and a dog's water bowl on the floor near it.
[18:51] * +War-Impulse rolls 1d20+9 K[a&e]
[18:51] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[11] = 20
[18:52] <@GM> From what you can tell, this type of building would have about a dozen offices for the clerks, with the rest of the building given over to storage. Given the rents in this district, only the most expensive items per unit volume would be stored here, and most of that only while awaiting transshipment.
[18:53] * +Alis makes his way back to the group.  "One guard inside, with a dog.  Plenty of lighting, so he can probably see everywhere.  He's doing his circuit right now, but odds are he'll calm down and start lazing pretty soon.  Easy really," he stroked his beard.  "Impulse will handle the lock.  We got anything for the dog?  Bit narrow range to just give him some drugged dog food."
[18:53] <+Karuharath> "I've got something." Karu responds
[18:54] * +Sim nods. "Myself as well," he says, glancing toward the Halfling.
[18:54] <+Karuharath> "Lasts a short time, but it'll work to slip by"
[18:59] <+Alis> "Alright.  Impulse will take the door.  Karuharath and Sim, handle the guard and the dog.  I'll go copy and Impulse will keep watch at the door.  When we're done, we'll head out.  We'll want to take about ten minutes, do it between watches.  Let's wait until he starts reading his book.  That'll be the best time."
[18:59] * +Alis gazes out on the guards from their watch point, not really expecting much disagreement on it.  It was an easy job after all.
[19:00] * +Alis keeps an eye on the building, sneaking near every so often between watch shifts and seeing if the guard has stopped his patrolling and gone to reading.
[19:01] * +Karuharath keeps an eye on the building, waiting for the signal to sneak in.
[19:01] <@GM> After finishing his patron, the guard tosses his dog a bone and sits down to resume reading.
[19:04] * Trunkyboy (~trunkyboy@99.152.154.170) Quit (Ping timeout)
[19:05] * +War-Impulse digs out a scroll from amongst his various items. "I have the scroll here, ready for use when needed," the warforged replies quietly.
[19:07] <+Alis> "Alright, follow me," He waited for a shift of the guard to pass and headed out, keeping watch on the roads as he waved Sim near the wall, gesturing through the window at where the two were sitting.
[19:12] * +Karuharath likewise waited for a clear before he headed out, to be ready as the rest of the events would transpire, and be ready for any surprises...
[19:13] <@GM> It's simple enough to get up to the warehouse. So long as you don't take more than 10 minutes to get in...
[19:13] * +Sim nods towards him, beginning to cast the spell with all the typical trappings (Arcane shadow puppets and words), staring through the window between the doggie and guard. DC 15 Will save; 4 HD max (as mentioned prior)
[19:14] * +War-Impulse stays at the rear of the group, waiting for the scroll to be needed so they can go in.
[19:15] <@GM> The dog settles down for a nap. The guard manages to keep his eyes on his novel for a few more seconds, but slumps over the table soon enough.
[19:17] <+Karuharath> "That takes care of those two." Karu notes as he sees this transpire.
[19:17] * +Sim can't help but smile to himself smugly. "We're golden," he says, glancing over to the warforged.
[19:18] * +War-Impulse nods as he proceeds to use the scroll.
[19:18] * +Alis nods, gesturing okay to Impulse, staying quiet the whole time as he moved near the door, ready for any surprises inside.
[19:20] * +War-Impulse rolls d20+14 UMD vs DC 22
[19:20] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[2] = 16
[19:20] <@GM> The arcane lock fades away and the mundane lock clicks open.
[19:22] <+Karuharath> "Right, who's leading?"
[19:22] * +Sim continues to grin as she hands the blank scroll back to the warforged, reaching her hand out to gently push the door open; she lets someone else enter first.
[19:22] * +Alis is in front, not even glancing back at Karuharath's line, listening at the door before opening it.
[19:22] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12
[19:22] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[14] = 26
[19:23] <@GM> you hear the dog snoring loudly. not much else.
[19:23] <+War-Impulse> "We should hurry, before spell runs out."
[19:24] * +Alis opens the door, heading in, gesturing the others inside, "Impulse, keep watch from outside,"  He nodded, heading in and looking around, trying to find the dossiers they needed to copy.
[19:24] <@GM> Those would be upstairs. Make your search check.
[19:25] <@GM> Oh. And Sim is the first to spot a large sign near the door, with the heading "Deliveries/Pickups". There are three entries for today on the list. Only two are crossed off.
[19:25] <+War-Impulse> "Negative. I should help search," the warforged disagrees.
[19:25] * +Karuharath heads into the warehouse, holding up the middle.
[19:26] <+Alis> "Alright, hurry on."
[19:26] <+Alis> roll 1d20+1 search
[19:26] * +Alis rolls 1d20+1 search
[19:26] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[9] = 10
[19:26] * +War-Impulse rolls 1d20+10 search vs freya hatred DC
[19:26] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[9] = 19
[19:26] * +Karuharath rolls 1d20+3 search
[19:26] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {1d20}[10] = 13
[19:26] * +Sim points the sign out to the others as they enter the room, to all appearances another noble waiting for something.
[19:27] <@GM> takes you about two minutes, but you find the tables for the next three season's shipments. It's the work of another two minutes to copy down what's needed in shorthand.
[19:27] * +Alis keeps watch on the guard while Impulse copies the stuff, ready to knock him out if he shows signs of stirring.
[19:28] <+Karuharath> "Remember, especially the dragonshards"
[19:28] * +Alis checks the time on the sign real quick.
[19:28] <@GM> it says about five minutes ago, actually.
[19:28] <@GM> guess they're late
[19:29] * +War-Impulse scribbles all the information they can in the time allowable, focusing on what's important.
[19:29] * +Alis eyes widen as he heads out the front, hiding in the shadows and looking out, seeing if anyone is coming.
[19:30] <@GM> Nothing so far, Alis.
[19:30] <+War-Impulse> "I have the information. Let us depart."
[19:30] * +Karuharath nods.
[19:30] * +Alis waves the others out, taking a casual stroll to the alley, closing the door behind them.
[19:30] * +Karuharath indeed starts the hauling of the ass to the exit
[19:31] <@GM> just as you finish closing the door, an armored skycoach hurtles round the corner and manages to stop just barely without hitting you.
[19:31] <+Sim> Once the others start to exit, Sim moves off to rejoin traffic casually, looking crestfallen and giving a single glance back.
[19:32] * +War-Impulse quickly moves to toss the pieces of paper with the jotted info into his haversack.
[19:32] * +Alis heads casually on though, using the skycoach itself to hide away from the exiting passengers, and letting them to the door, trying not to talk or interfere with them at all.
[19:32] <@GM> not that kind of skycoach.
[19:32] <@GM> this is like an armored truck
[19:33] <+War-Impulse> "We should keep moving to our destination," Impulse suggests, ignoring the vehicle for now, focusing on his companions.
[19:33] <@GM> Behind you, you see one of the two coachmen dismount and bang on the doors of the warehouse. "Hey, Dale, sorry we're late, open up for this stuff!"
[19:33] * +Alis glares at the driver as he makes as if he was walking normally along the road, avoiding paying attention to them.
[19:34] * +Karuharath remains hiding, if possible.
[19:34] * +Alis heads out toward the main roads, leaving the scene as best he can.
[19:34] <+Karuharath> Though if it's viable to move to the mainroads...
[19:35] <@GM> it is indeed.
[19:35] * +Karuharath would indeed do so, to get away from the deliverymen
[19:35] * +War-Impulse moves along with the others, continuing not paying attention to the delivery folk.
[19:35] <@GM> well, it's easy enough to make your way back to the central concourse and catch a skycab elsewhere.
[19:36] <+War-Impulse> "To the Stores, then?" the warforged asks again as they await for a skycab.
[19:36] * +Alis does just that, taking the cab to somewhere a bit outside the Stores district with the others.  "Not bad, though that was unlucky timing.  You find everything?" He eyed Impulse.
[19:37] * +War-Impulse nods.
[19:37] <+Sim> "That was not as thrilling as I had been lead to beleive," Sim gripes.
[19:38] * +Alis nods.  "Alright, let's drop it off, and make...damn thrillseeker," He glared a bit at Sim, a fan of quiet, jobs when it involved this kind of stuff anyway.  He preferred the jobs where it was just get it done.  Would've left the man dead if that was the case.
[19:39] <+War-Impulse> "Do not tell our employers of the lack of difficulty," Impulse suggests.
[19:40] <+Karuharath> "It was refreshingly simple, however." Karu responds.
[19:40] <@GM> The trade factor is pretty easy to locate; you've been here before, on the last mission. Or, rather, his dwelling is easy to locate. Especially given the bashed-in door.
[19:40] * +Sim merely looks askance to Alis. "I shall never come to understand you, dear halfling." he says, a note of his humor returning.
[19:41] <+Alis> "Karu, remember," He tapped his forehead. "It's harder to overhear this."
[19:41] * +War-Impulse stops to stare at the door. "This cannot be good..." he states the obvious.
[19:42] <+Karuharath> "Hm.  This seems like a problem."
[19:42] <@GM> roll Spot, please, anyone who cares to.
[19:42] * +War-Impulse rolls d20-2
[19:42] * +Karuharath rolls 1d20
[19:42] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[2] = 0
[19:42] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {1d20}[16] = 16
[19:42] <+Sim> 1d20+1
[19:43] * +Sim rolls 1d2+1
[19:43] <+Alis> roll 1d20+3
[19:43] <+freya> Sim rolls {1d2}[1] = 2
[19:43] * +Alis rolls 1d20+3
[19:43] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[18] = 21
[19:44] <@GM> well, Karu and Alis notice the gnome's lunch still cooking on the small stove. He was clearly surprised and wrenched away from it, probably only minutes earlier.
[19:44] * +Alis lifts a hand, scanning about. "We've got company.  A few minutes ahead of us, tops."
[19:44] <+Karuharath> "Something's obviously wrong here."
[19:44] * +Alis moves to the side of the alley, getting some cover as he scanned the street.
[19:45] <@GM> make search and/or listen checks
[19:45] <+Alis> "Sim and Karuharath, cover the rear."
[19:45] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12 listen
[19:45] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[18] = 30
[19:46] * +Sim rolls 1d20+6 Listen
[19:46] <+freya> Sim rolls {1d20}[20] = 26
[19:46] * +War-Impulse rolls d20+10 search
[19:46] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[15] = 25
[19:48] * +Karuharath nods
[19:48] * +Karuharath rolls 1d20 Listen
[19:48] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {1d20}[16] = 16
[19:49] <@GM> Between yourselves, you spot trails of a scuffle leading off towards a back alley, and you can hear the grumbling of four halflings carrying a trussed-up gnome.
[19:55] * +Alis hand gestures for four, gesturing Impulse to follow at a short range.  He points to Sim and Karuharath and makes a quick circle gesture and then starts moving forward himself along the side of the building, trying to blend against it as he moved to get as close as possible, preparing to simply attack them outright once in a good position from the side.
[19:55] * +Alis rolls 1d20+16 move silently.
[19:55] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[6] = 22
[19:55] * +Alis rolls 1d20+23 hide.
[19:55] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[18] = 41
[19:56] <@GM> you can certainly get the drop on them, Alis. Remains to be seen about the warforged, though.
[19:56] * +Karuharath sighs out of the thought of having to kill once more...but circles around anyway. Making sure the gnome doesn't get hurt shouldn't be too bad...
[19:56] * +War-Impulse keeps at a distance, letting the others sneak closer. He is capable from attacking from a distance anyhow.
[19:57] <@GM> the gnome is tied up and gagged, but he still squirms, trying to kick his captors. distracted as they are, they can't notice you before you get the drop on them. feel free to begin battle any time you like. roll initiative.
[19:57] * +Sim also moves to circle around (in the opposite direction as Karu); if necessary, will use the stance of Spiders (I forget the name) to circle over buildings.
[19:57] * +Alis draws his daggers as he moves, prepared to attack them as they notice Impulse, moving right alongside them now, quiet enough not to be noticed.
[19:57] <+Alis> roll 1d20+11 rolling init anyway. ;)
[19:57] * +Alis rolls 1d20+11 rolling init anyway. ;)
[19:58] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[14] = 25
[19:58] <+Sim> roll 1d20+4 Jesus Alis has too much Dex.
[19:58] * +Sim rolls 1d20+4 Jesus Alis has too much Dex.
[19:58] <+freya> Sim rolls {1d20}[13] = 17
[19:58] * +War-Impulse rolls d20+4 init
[19:58] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[7] = 11
[19:59] * GM changes topic to 'Acquisitives: Welcome to Ackbar's Discount Armor. "Impose Halfling" shield now 75% off! | Alis: 25, Impulse: 11, Sim: 17'
[19:59] * +Karuharath rolls 1d20+5 init
[19:59] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {1d20}[16] = 21
[19:59] * GM changes topic to 'Acquisitives: Welcome to Ackbar's Discount Armor. "Impose Halfling" shield now 75% off! | Alis: 25, Karu: 21, Sim: 17, Impulse: 11'
[19:59] <@GM> Alis's action
[20:00] * +Alis moves near the halflings from the other side of the group, closing in and quickly and silently stepping behind one, stabbing rapidly into his back before the others even notice he's there.
[20:01] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12 against flatfooted~ :)
[20:01] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[14] = 26
[20:01] <@GM> hits easily
[20:01] * +Alis rolls 1d3+3+6d6
[20:01] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d3}[2] {6d6}[1,1,1,2,3,4] = 17
[20:02] <@GM> The lead halfling is clearly just as startled by your presence as by your blade.
[20:03] <@GM> He fumbles for his weapon, but isn't able to draw it yet.
[20:03] * +Alis withdraws a bloody dagger, a smirk on his face as he stayed in the halfling's shadow, already moving to cut him apart.
[20:06] * +Karuharath stands, focusing with his eyes narrowed on the four halflings. It didn't look like this would be too hard... 'Focusing Ectoplasmic Matrix. Condition set: Guide, Spread...' he thought...as a screech sounds, and four bolts, trailing ice, zip toward the four halflings...
[20:07] * @GM rolls 1d20+5 for Harar
[20:08] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[9] = 14
[20:08] * +Karuharath rolls 6d6+6
[20:08] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {6d6}[1,1,2,3,4,5] = 22
[20:08] * +Karuharath rolls 6d6+6
[20:08] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {6d6}[1,2,2,3,4,4] = 22
[20:08] * @GM rolls 1d20+5 for Rathan
[20:08] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[10] = 15
[20:08] * +Karuharath rolls 6d6+6
[20:08] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {6d6}[1,2,5,5,6,6] = 31
[20:08] * +Karuharath rolls 6d6+6
[20:08] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {6d6}[2,2,2,3,4,6] = 25
[20:08] * @GM rolls 1d20+6 for Marlon
[20:08] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[14] = 20
[20:08] * @GM rolls 1d20+8 for Alayna
[20:08] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[20] = 28
[20:08] <@GM> looks like the two in the middle made their saves for half damage
[20:10] <@GM> The lead one, the one Alis stabbed, is looking really beat up now.
[20:10] <@GM> The others are hurt, but not badly.
[20:11] <@GM> Sim's turn, if you want
[20:13] * +Sim circles around the halflings atop the roof, glancing toward Alis when the murderous halfling (the one less likely to actively try to kill him) decides to stab some kin; his hands lift and move in a series of arcane gestures again, words spilling from his mouth in a rigorously-practiced formula. As he finished the spell, calling through the planes to bring forth an avatar (fiendish wolf time, yo; Summon Monster II), he moved to drop down to the ground, pulling the sword from its sheathe.
[20:13] <+Sim> ...Monster II), he moved to drop down to the ground, pulling the sword from its sheathe.
[20:16] * +War-Impulse charges towards the other halfling that looks like might be trouble, leaving the first to Alis. "Release the gnome, or die, little ones!" the warforged yells as his sword comes crashing down towards the skull of his target. (ooc: charge with PA+5)
[20:16] * +War-Impulse rolls d20+8
[20:16] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[16] = 24
[20:17] * +War-Impulse rolls 2d6+13 assuming hits
[20:17] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {2d6}[4,5] = 22
[20:17] <@GM> He's only just barely still standing, but he is still standing.
[20:18] * @GM rolls 1d20+3 Harer init
[20:18] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[11] = 14
[20:19] * @GM rolls 1d20+3 Rathan init
[20:19] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[8] = 11
[20:19] * @GM rolls 1d20+3 Marlon init
[20:19] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[4] = 7
[20:19] * @GM rolls 1d20+6 Alayna init
[20:19] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[20] = 26
[20:19] * GM changes topic to 'Acquisitives: Welcome to Ackbar's Discount Armor. "Impose Halfling" shield now 75% off! | Alayna (NPC): 26, Alis: 25, Karu: 21, Sim: 17, Harer (NPC): 14, Impulse: 11, Rathan (NPC): 11, Marlon (NPC): 7'
[20:22] <@GM> One of the halflings, the one in full plate, draws a shiny dagger and lunges for Alis. She takes an attack of opportunity from Sim on the way there.
[20:23] * @GM rolls 1d20+9 vs Alis's AC
[20:23] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[4] = 13
[20:24] * +Sim rolls 1d20+8 AoO Hurrah
[20:24] <+freya> Sim rolls {1d20}[3] = 11
[20:24] <@GM> Alis dances aside before the halfling can hit him, but Sim's attack doesn't hit the fighter, either.
[20:25] * +Alis smirks cruely at the halfling, easily swaying out of the way of the dagger.
[20:25] <@GM> So, now the lead halfling rogue and the fighter are facing Alis and Sim. nice flank-for-all we got going on here.
[20:29] * +Alis twists his blades, lifting his dagger quickly to the lead halfing's throat as he grabs for his own weapon, slashing it quickly.
[20:29] <+Alis> OOC: using Flashing blades manuever.  +1 attack, -2 to all attacks.
[20:29] <+Alis> roll 1d20+12 first attack, against lead halfling.
[20:29] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12 first attack, against lead halfling.
[20:29] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[6] = 18
[20:30] <@GM> He dodges backwards and your dagger misses his skin
[20:30] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12 second attack, against lead halfling.
[20:30] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[11] = 23
[20:31] <@GM> This hits him, though
[20:31] * +Alis rolls 1d3+3+6d6
[20:31] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d3}[2] {6d6}[1,2,4,4,4,5] = 25
[20:31] <@GM> And his blood spurts into the air as your dagger slices his throat. That's the end of him.
[20:32] * +Alis smiles twisting, turning as his second dagger slashed rapidly at the approaching Alyana's throat as he weaved into the opening left by her own attack.
[20:32] * +Alis rolls 1d20+12 third attack, against alyana
[20:32] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[16] = 28
[20:32] * +Alis rolls 1d3+3+6d6 that's gotta hit
[20:32] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d3}[2] {6d6}[2,2,5,6,6,6] = 32
[20:32] <@GM> yeah
[20:33] <@GM> she's still standing, though. all that plate armor soaks up a lot
[20:33] * +Alis rolls 1d20+7 final attack, against alyana if she's still standing
[20:33] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[7] = 14
[20:33] <@GM> and that misses
[20:33] <@GM> Alyana manages to dodge your last attack, though she's breathing heavily and bleeding from several nicks.
[20:34] * +Alis pulls his hand back, smirking at her easily as he stands ready for her approach, his blade just missing stealing her life away.
[20:34] <+Alis> "You picked a bad job today."
[20:35] * +Karuharath follows this up by moving up to the nearest halfling...before making a single, clean strike to the poor bastard...
[20:37] * +Karuharath rolls 1d20+12
[20:37] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {1d20}[15] = 27
[20:37] <@GM> The unarmored halfling isn't even able to dodge the blow.
[20:38] * +Karuharath rolls 1d20+10 I forgot to decide focus or not before this fight
[20:38] <+freya> Karuharath rolls {1d20}[16] = 26
[20:38] <@GM> And he crumples to the ground, out before managing to cast even a single spell.
[20:38] * +Karuharath will use this hit to gain psi-focus, though
[20:40] * +Sim shifts his stance to stab the short blade out at the nearest of the halflings, his form lacking the... lethality of Alis' own. The fiendish wolf, in the meantime, shakes itself before turning towards the nearest of the halflings, teeth glinting with a fel menace in its lunge.
[20:41] * +Sim rolls 1d20+10 Sim attack!
[20:41] <+freya> Sim rolls {1d20}[11] = 21
[20:41] <@GM> She dodges your attack, though not without effort.
[20:42] * +Sim rolls 1d20+5
[20:42] <+freya> Sim rolls {1d20}[5] = 10
[20:43] <@GM> The other halfling evades the wolf's bite, and tries to kick back it it, but he misses.
[20:44] <+War-Impulse> "Drawing weapons...you have chosen...poorly," Impulse states simply, as he swings again, going for his opponent's weapon, seeking to disarm the halfling as he tries to simultaneously knock-out the pint-sized would-be menace so they have someone to question. (ooc: disarming strike + nonlethal damage so -4 attack)
[20:44] <+War-Impulse> roll d20+8
[20:44] * +War-Impulse rolls d20+8
[20:44] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[6] = 14
[20:45] <@GM> Yeah, you can't grab ahold of his daggers.
[20:46] <@GM> And now it's his turn!
[20:47] <@GM> He steps back, drawing his dagger at the same time, and lets it fly at Impulse's throat.
[20:47] * @GM rolls 1d20+10 dagger throw
[20:47] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[18] {10d1}[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1] = 28
[20:48] <+War-Impulse> ooc: Wall of Blades counter.
[20:48] <+War-Impulse> roll d20+11
[20:48] * +War-Impulse rolls d20+11
[20:48] <+freya> War-Impulse rolls {1d20}[10] = 21
[20:49] <@GM> Looks like he still hits.
[20:49] * @GM rolls 1d4+1 weak dagger damage
[20:49] <+freya> GM rolls {1d4}[1] = 2
[20:51] <@GM> His eyes widen as the realization he is about to die dawns upon him. And now it's Alayna's turn again!
[20:51] <+War-Impulse> "Does this count as a flesh wound, companions?" the construct asks the others. "Am I supposed to cry in pain? I forget sometimes..."
[20:52] <@GM> Alayna strikes out at Alis once more:
[20:52] * @GM rolls 1d20+9 for Alayna
[20:52] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[3] = 12
[20:52] * @GM rolls 1d20+4 for Alayna
[20:52] <+freya> GM rolls {1d20}[5] = 9
[20:52] <@GM> And both her attacks miss pitifully.
[20:53] <@GM> okay, Alis, have at it
[20:54] <+Alis> "I believe the correct response is to laugh hardily," He smirked over at Impulse, vanishing before Alayna's eyes as he moved in, amused at her own look of shock before driving his daggers swiftly into her open wounds.
[20:55] <+Alis> OOC: Cloak of Deception, swift.  Greater Invisibility for 1 turn.
[20:55] <+Alis> OOC: Full attacking.
[20:56] * +Alis rolls 1d20+16 attack one against her throat. :)
[20:56] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[20] = 36
[20:56] * +Alis rolls 1d20+16 attack one against her throat. :) critical threat
[20:56] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[11] = 27
[20:56] <@GM> ding ding ding ding
[20:56] <+Alis> roll 2d3+6+6d6 attack 1
[20:56] * +Alis rolls 2d3+6+6d6 attack 1
[20:56] <+freya> Alis rolls {2d3}[1,2] {6d6}[1,1,3,4,4,6] = 28
[20:56] <@GM> "Oh." She crumples to the ground.
[20:58] * +Alis steps silently over her body as he moves toward the next one's back, smiling as he continues his deadly dance of blades, invisible to the eye.
[20:58] * +Alis rolls 1d20+16 attack two.
[20:58] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d20}[8] = 24
[20:58] * +Alis rolls 1d3+3+6d6
[20:58] <+freya> Alis rolls {1d3}[3] {6d6}[3,3,4,4,6,6] = 32
[20:59] <@GM> Rathan's eyes roll back in his head and he too collapses
[20:59] * GM changes topic to 'Acquisitives: Welcome to Ackbar's Discount Armor. "Impose Halfling" shield now 75% off! | Alis is the fleshreaver.'
[20:59] * +Sim lets out a low sigh when the halfling collapses to the ground, sheathing his sword nonchalantly. "I think these brigands may have been new to the business," he asides. "Or incredibly foolish."
[21:00] <+Karuharath> "Or unlucky.  ...though throwing a knife to the throat of a Warforged is incredibly pointless."
[21:00] <+War-Impulse> "...I was attempting to take one alive, you know," Impulse states, pausing as he pulls the dagger from his throat, at Karu's reminder. "Oh, that's right, I must laugh. Ha. Ha. Ha."
[21:01] <@GM> The gnome is writhing on the ground and looking at you guys anxiously.
[21:01] * +Sim glances over towards the gnome. "No worries, my friend, we've saved the day," he flashes a most winning smile.
[21:02] * +Karuharath heads over to free the gnome...albeit with a falchion
[21:02] * +Alis cuts the ropes, letting him out as he reappears.  "Got into bad business?" His eyes not too forgiving of getting caught.
[21:02] <@GM> "Of course not!" he shrieks. "I simply didn't pay the protection money twice in the same month. Once ought to be enough, even for here."
[21:03] <+Alis> "Ah, greed.  Well, you can take it back from their pockets.  We've got business," He stood, simply expecting it to take priority.
[21:04] <+War-Impulse> "You know, our boss would have been fairly dissapointed if we could not complete our mission because of your cheapness," Impulse warns as he looms over the gnome, his eyes glowing in an intimidating fashion. "Do not be foolish again in the future. There will not always be a rescue."
[21:05] <+Karuharath> "...regrettable.  I don't enjoy having to kill." Karu starts.
[21:05] <+Sim> "There, there, my friend," Sim directs to Impulse.  "There is no need for such dire talk... although perchance there is a more befitting area within your home?"
[21:05] <@GM> Castar stands up and brushes himself off. He reclaims his possessions from the thugs, and leaves the rest of their belongings for you before leading the way back to his residence.
[21:06] <+War-Impulse> The warforged's eyes blink at the changeling's words. "...I did not comprehend that statement, Sim. Clarify."
[21:07] <+Alis> "Impulse, with me.  Karuharath and sim, mind cleaning up?" He asked, turning for the door, the code phrase for hiding the bodies a bit and looting them.
[21:08] * +Karuharath crouches down at the corpses to find anything notable. "Ahead of you."
[21:08] * +Alis heads inside after castar.
[21:09] <+Sim> "Don't worry yourself over it, Impulse," Sim replies cheerily; Alis earns a grin of his own before Sim moves to the bodies, searching them as best as can without dirtying himself.
[21:09] * +War-Impulse continues to stare at Sim, shrugs, and goes after the psychotic halfling, lest he kills their contact on a whim.
[21:11] <@GM> You find: 2x Studded Leather +!, 2x Buckler +1, 2x mw dagger, 3x mw crossbow (light), 4x potion CLW, 4x dagger, 40 bolts, bracers of armor +!, cloak of resistance +2, mw crossbow( heavy), full plate +1, heavy steel shield, Potion bull's strength, potion heroism, potion haste. And about 100 gp.
[21:11] <@GM> that +! is +1
[21:14] * +Karuharath takes the potions, the cloak, the gold, the bracers, and one of the masterwork daggers--intending to split the gold up later, anyway.
[21:14] <@GM> "Aspersions aside, thank you for rescuing me." Castar offers you all a glass of wine from his cupboard.
[21:15] * +Karuharath takes the rest of it, stuffing it into the haversack along with the mundane goods...
[21:15] <@GM> "You said you have business to transact?"
[21:17] * +War-Impulse digs into his haversack and pulls up the copied schedules for the trading company. "Indeed."
[21:17] <@GM> The gnome's eyes gleam with delight as he looks over the schedules. "Excellent. His lordship will be very pleased with this."
[21:17] <+Alis> "Our boss wanted you to have this.  He better be," He grinned at the Gnome.
[21:18] <+War-Impulse> "Do not get into further trouble before you do what you must with it."
[21:19] <@GM> "Ah, about that. I need to get out of here anyway, after that trouble. I'll just join you at the inn until I find something new. But don't worry, I'll have this sent to Port Verge right away." He bustles around the room and packs up a small bundle of belongings.
[21:20] * +Karuharath heads into the building after finishing the looting with Sim. "How're things on your end?"
[21:20] <+Alis> "Anyhow, if there isn't anything else...  that was the sum of our transaction.  Careful around these parts," He smiled.  "It seems it was your lucky day all told."  He lowered his hat a bit.
[21:22] <@GM> An exciting day for everyone! Now, back to the inn to dodge more lies from the innkeeper. Don't worry, you'll be on your way soon enough.
[21:22] <+Karuharath> "Please be more careful in the future." Karu bid the gnome farewell with
[21:22] <@GM> ***Session End***