3.0 Out-Of-Character (OOC)

I'm going to use the new rules.

Also do we want to just get a couple of wagons and some bigger tents for camping as shared resources for the group and then everyone can get the rest of their gear from there? Perhaps some shared camp cooking gear too.

I have +5 in nature so handling animals will be helpful with that.

Hmm maybe carts not wagons for the cost difference vs carrying one extra person

You would be the leader and responsible for party management.

Though the NPCs could bring in resources to the group if directed to do so.

I'll say right now, the 4 recruited NPC could add 25+1d6gp to the group from their loot/reward.

On Servants & Guards

Servants (on the road)
-Unskilled 2sp/day
-Skilled 10sp/day
https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?Category=2&Subcategory=3

Guards (~lvl 1 NPC)
-Common 1gp/day + danger pay: 1-5gp per fight

On NPCs

Right now you have 4 NPCs in your group. They will more or less follow your lead, as long as it is inline with the NPCs character. Eg you would have difficulty having some like Linzi defend a point against a goblin horde, however someone like Valerie would do it without thought.

Stuff you can do with them
-Assign them tasks (eg stay here and guard the camp)
-Have them go earn income or bring in resources
-Send them on missions
-Bring along on an adventures and fights

On information,

If you are not role playing pathfinder has some systems for intelligence activities. This typical is gathering/setting rumours, finding information, research, but could involve engaging criminal or spy networks.

For most part of you are not in a time sensitive situation you can preform a gather information by describing the activities you want your character to take and rolling on the appropriate skill. Eg "I go to the tavern a listen to rumours of the attack last night" skill diplomacy.

Now you can engage help with either a fixer type
https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?Category=2&Subcategory=56
Or something more legal like a researcher
https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?Category=2&Subcategory=57

Now if you RP yourself into a secret society or kingdom build a spy network you can engage mob-level services
https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?Category=2&Subcategory=84

An aside to my personal shopping trip, Octavius will also make inquiries about Oleg's Trading Post. Its nature and setup, amenities, the sort of items he has brought up from here, or sends back down. All above board stuff.
I have Diplomacy +6 and Society +7m not sure which to apply so I'll roll a d20 and let you decide the results

Rolls Requested

eat my entire ass, diceroller. fuck you to shit hell you fuck RNG

Alright, Octavius spends the day preparing for the ambush. Unfortunately a cart falls on him and it takes a few hours to get him out. He is relatively ok. Later in the evening he his able to organize the ambush nicely

Just a heads up that Glen and I will be posting slower for the next 2 weeks while we're in Mexico during spring break. But we're sending a computer down for Steve that should help his posting because the computer will be zoomier

72 hours is more than long enough. Should be fine. If its not enough, shorten the time. All good

I'm all for that

Sure that is fine

Hey GM. Just a heads up. I currently have 9 HP, not 18.
Started at 20, took an arrow for 4, and now another for 1 and another for 6.

[Then you should be at 13. You blocked that arrow before. So you'll have 7 damage from the bandits mopping you.

Also, shouldn't your max HP be 28? your level 2 now, correct?