Chapter 1.1: Willowdark (Kaio, Geran, Rixon)

As your conversation goes on, the man that had interjected when Tiller started talking earlier coughs. As you look up, you see that people have started coming out of the tavern.

Perception checks, please.

Rixon kneels down and starts looking to find a way to staunch the bleeding from the twin wounds in his chest, but he is at a loss. Nothing he seems to be doing causes the bleeding to stop. Eldarand coughs, and a spatter of blood splashes out, start against the few areas of skin exposed on his face.

As Rixon launches into his speech, the other Watch member and the Sheriff step through the crowd, looking sternly at the three of you.

You three would do very well to come with me. Now. You'll be spending the remainder of the night in my jail. the Sheriff says, laying his hand on the gleaming longsword at his hip.

You'll remain there until the magistrate can see you to adjudge your case. You've killed two members of the Watch in the commission of their duties and slain an appointed lieutenant of the Baron's Tax Collector. We are a fair lot and you will see your trial, if you capitulate. the older man says.

As Kaio looks the sheriff over (and indeed as all of you do with even passive perception) you notice several key things. While he appears gray-haired at the temples, his stance is that of a well trained, and very fit, combatant. He wears both the cloak and badge of his office, but under it is a set of studded leather armor. You see the edge of a shield peeking over the edge of his shoulder. His stance is balanced and his eyes sharp. A long scar runs from one temple down to the point of his chin, clearly decades old. You all have the feeling that he is far tougher than any that you've fought before. As you look at the crowd, they all clearly look to him, rather than you, for a clue as to action. As Kaio inspects him, you see the Sheriff's eyes set in determination.