Lambert's blow catches the man challenging him off-guard, and it lands squarely. Predictably, at the first
sniff of violence, others join in. The Mermaid is a tinder box, and while the fights are rarely deadly, they are often bloody and they are
frequent. Men shove themselves back from their tables and take their feet, opponents are challenged and sized up, insults are hurled, punches are thrown. Fisherman, dockers, priests -- everyone is fair game!
During this Foghorn gets up, and Rausimod and Trusova arm themselves, even as Banio tries to salvage a deal and Foghorn goes after two men who don't seem interested in joining the fray.
"Ten pieces of gold!?" the Far Marenessean exclaims as the din begins to rise.
"Such a dear fee!"
That's when Trusova rises from the table, and the man shrinks back, grabbing and securing his bag as he presses himself in the corner. The road warden, quickly armed with a broomstick, finds herself faced with a man she recognizes when she turns around -- one of the brigands from the road!
"Hello sweetie," he says roughly, grinning as his companion comes at the woman from the side, unseen!
OOC:
Alright, lots going on here. Going to let everyone act except Trusova -- her lovely 1 means that she'll be acting after all the NPCs.
Banio: please make a Bargain check vs. the noble's Bargain skill result -- at -2 for starting with such a high asking price.
Trusova: Make a Brawling or Blunt roll to resist being pummeled or tackled to the ground by the guy coming at you. At -2 as you don't see it coming. (If you succeed, deal damage -- 1d6-2 for Brawling, or 1d6-1 for Blunt with the broom!)
Foghorn: Make a Brawling roll to cross the room without incident. People are starting to fight all over. Failing to hit or beat 20 will result in 1d6-2 crushing damage from a random blow.
Wolke: roll your punching damage (1d6-2, minimum of 1), then you're free to act again. Chances are good this guy will try and hit you back. If you attack, remember you have a +5 bonus.
Rausimod -- what's your plan? If you want to move around to support one of the others, you'll need to make the same check as Foghorn.
Hit me with questions if you have them.