Chapter 1: Burnt Offerings

Xandak scribbles for a moment on his chalk board, then slides it to Hemlock. It says:

Any idea where they came from or what they wanted?

Daire will find himself some food and drink, ignoring Malik's morning routine as it's become commonplace, after the Sheriff thanks them "t'were only goblins, hopefully your losses weren't too great" Daire gestures to Malik and himself "we would be happy to assist if you need help getting the city back under control, and I would be particularly happy if that included being able to chase down our unwelcome guests"

Xandak's brow furrows when Hemlock mentions the "longshanks". A human leading the goblins? Maybe there is more to this after all...

Hearing the Sherrif's proposition, Xandak turns to his companions and gives a small nod.

Seeing Xandak's approval Gongar gestures in acceptance of the request. "Of course we will help you Belor, we wouldn't want you to go tripping in the dark all by your lonesome. Did you manage to squeeze out of them whether they accomplished their 'task' in the cemetery?" Gongar makes a fist as if he is squeezing the life out of a goblin as he asks the question.

At the mention of a human leading the goblins Urthask's eyes narrow and he glances at Gongar. Perhaps there may be something to what Daviren Hosk had said after all.

An open vault...might it be some manner of crypt or tomb? Would that be the sort of place for Arktos? Urthask opens his mouth to ask, but politely holds his tongue, waiting for Belor to answer Gongar's question.

"What can you tell us about this vault? What can we expect to find? Do you think my mount can squeeze in?"

"Urthask, it will make me feel better about going into an unknown situation with the knowledge that nothing untoward is going to follow us in with Arktos watching the door of the crypt."

Daire is visibly willing to go, looks to Malik and states "any party adventuring into a tomb could use an able healer"

"Are the crypts here in town, or will we need to travel?"

Xandak, not being able to involve himself much in conversation, follows up at the rear of the group and takes in the state of the town as they talk. He does his best to always be aware of his surroundings, especially now since there had been this attack. He didn't want to be taken by surprise again.

Gongar would know Xandak lived here in sandpoint for some time and was returning for the opening of the new cathedral, if you wanted to speak for him.

Also... I have a feeling Xandak will be doing a lot of perception checks hahaha

Seeing that nothing seems to be out of place, at least for the time being, Xandak relaxes a bit and simply follows the group to their destination.

Urthask dismounts and murmurs soothing words and a firm command to his mount to guard this entrance. He then fishes a small packet out of his belt pouch. He unfolds the packet, revealing a mixture of dried herbs and powders which might have been mistaken for chewing tobacco if it weren't an angry shade of red, and smelled far more potent. This is gutka, a strong stimulant traditionally used by his tribe. The warrior takes a pinch of this and rubs it into his gums before putting the packet away. His pointed teeth, it can be seen, are stained permanently red by the concoction, making it perpetually seem as if he has blood in his mouth. The effect is doubly stark seen, as it is now, against the backdrop of the enormous ghost bear's snowy white flank.

Daire will investigate the outside door, and surrounding area, to see what information might be able to be gleaned as the rest of the party prepares, sharing this information freely. Once the party is prepared to enter Daire will offer "Malik and I will take the rear, the quiet one appears to pay attention to what's around him, he might be a fitting lead." He states with a smile, knowing that Xandak won't protest the request.