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Feb 16, 2018 3:42 am
Unaware that the bickering group at the tavern has reached some semblance of amity, and trusting that Cato knows him well enough to find him later, Asterion heads for the town center. Tomorrow, he decides. If they find no suitable companions he and Cato can gather provisions and head for Windfall on their own tomorrow.
Feb 16, 2018 6:40 am
Vortrin shook the dragonborn's hand, nodding his approval at the civility of the gesture and the unlikely alliance.

"Yes," he said. "Now that that is settled, perhaps those interested in venturing to these Caverns should sit and palaver? Introduce ourselves and perhaps hatch a plan?"

The gnome moved to his belongings still sitting in the alcove and collected them. As he did so, he walked past the solitary and downtrodden looking dwarf. Feeling remorse, particularly having almost defacated his own breeches, he cast his prestidigitation again cleaning the dwarf's soiled pants. Noticing a large pitcher of water on his table next to his ale, he also cast the spell again to make it appear and taste like the sweetest of ales.

Having collected his gear he trotted back to the gathering of mismatched adventurer's a new purpose in his step.

Cast prestidigitation to remove clean dwarf pants and make nearby water appear and taste as high quality ale.
Feb 16, 2018 10:12 am
Seeing that the people who stayed around in the inn seem to be talking, Cato steps outside. If possible, he takes quick notice of where the departing elf maiden and swordsman may have traveled, then he moves towards town center to catch up with Asterion.
OOC:
DM, Cato and Asterion have been in town a week or so asking around about what they could. You mentioned the availability of guides. Do either of these guys have any other contacts with other guides, besides the dwarf, who could be hired to lead the route to the Caverns?
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Feb 16, 2018 11:37 am
The Dragonborn nods in approval as the gnome accepts the gesture. I guess I haven't exactly introduced myself quite yet, eh? he says as he scratches the back of his head. The names Skyro. he brings his hand down, and points his thumb towards his chest. Bounty Hunter extraordinaire. Not a fan of the soldiers life- didn't want to take orders. The army wouldn't take too kind to my being a red-scaled dragonborn anyway. he chuckles,About that, don't judge me by the color of my scales. I'm stubborn, and competitive as hell, but I'm an honest, hardworking fella- not the chaotic murderers of my kin.

Skyro notices the gnome change the water into ale, and smiles. Holy hell, I actually might ask him to teach me that one.

Anyway, as for a plan? We should take the Dwarves offer, and take the forest route. he clutches his fist, The Dwarf can guide, I can kill whatever gets in the way, and you can study everything and take notes- simple as that, yeah?
Feb 16, 2018 2:23 pm
I look at Leif up and down. You look capable enough. Is you're heart true? I ask him.
Feb 16, 2018 2:40 pm
Lief turns his head at an angle, caught off guard by the questions, My heart was taken from me a year ago. Whats left is true enough I can assure you.
Feb 16, 2018 3:07 pm
As long as you understand that both good and evil exist and that nature is the only true balance, then you are welcome with me. Death is natural but those that disturb that are meant to be destroyed. I extend my hand. I understand handshaking is some sort of convention in society, though I do not understand it.
Feb 16, 2018 3:34 pm
Look, my name is Leif, I'm a pretty easy going guy. I used to be a bounty hunter back in New Fundy. That didn't work out too well for me in the end. Right now I'm just trying to find my way. He extends his hand and accepts her handshake. Just consider me...open minded.
Feb 16, 2018 4:29 pm
OOC:
Yes, you do Cato. A couple options sets before you in the time you've been here.

-Dwarf option is gone
-Adventurer's Guild will do it for free but wants whatever is found loot wise, but would bring muscle
-A noblemen staying near the center of town is accompanied with a guide. Paying the nobleman will allow you to use his guide and come with them (2 gold)
-A carotgrapher works in town, you could use the maps to help navigate, but the accuracy may be in question (would help reduce DC on navigation checks but still a chance it could fail)
-Lastly an adventurer you met in the tavern last week was taking some adventurers out there. He popped back into town a few days ago. Its likely he asked for a price but we could say you can Asterion made acquaintance with him.
Feb 16, 2018 4:33 pm
West Town: Awaenasa & Leif

You two approach the Western part of town. The wooden houses begin to look more older and more spaced the farther you go out, giving more land to some makeshift crops. Its late enough the outside some children are playing in the yards. You hear the ringing of a blacksmith working on tempering some steel from his workshop that lays west of you. A small pond rests behind the houses to your left which you can see some wildlife getting a morning drink from the pong carefully before heading back off to shelter.

You reach towards the limits of town and notice a couple of people coming and going from town. Some are alone, some are in pairs. One adventurer smiles and nods to you guys as he passes by and goes into town.
Feb 16, 2018 4:40 pm
Town Center: Cato and Asterion

As you reach towards the center of town the buildings get larger and the noise gets louder. You see many merchant stands open with quite a few people still coming out even in the rain to do their shopping. The local bread stand is offering bread at a discount that has been dampened a little by the rain and the flaps in their canopy provide little support to keep things dry, possibly damaged by the winds.

The smell is a bit sweet from the food that is prepared, but theres also a smoky scent as well coming from some metalworkers as well from the various fires being kept to keep things a bit warmer.

You see numerous tall buildings designed for various purposes. The wood on these buildings looks well kept, and in some cases, like with the adventurers guild, its even well decorated. Shops for many needs are housed under canopies while some of the more expertise based services and shops are housed inside buildings. Another tavern lies here, but its usually meant for nobles that pass through town and is kept under guard by paid protection to keep commoners out.

A few small temples and areas for prayer are also around. You notice that like most of the area, kelemvor has a decent following but even here its mixed in with a hodgepodge of other deities being worshiped.

The town hall is ther, along with the posting board that still houses the note you first saw, along with some other postings
Feb 16, 2018 5:34 pm
OOC:
Can I make a nature/survival check to see if I know the way without guide?
Feb 16, 2018 5:48 pm
OOC:
When navigating per the new UA that got released (check the rules thread where I said I was introducing it to this game) you do use the survival skill check to navigate
Feb 16, 2018 5:50 pm
I look at Leif. Follow me.

Rolls

survival for travel directions. - (1d20+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Feb 16, 2018 7:02 pm
Excellent, wait...do you have enough supplies for a trek into the wilderness? I have about 10 days rations on me.
Feb 16, 2018 7:21 pm
Nature is my supplies.
Feb 16, 2018 7:46 pm
Bigdogg1990 says:
Nature is my supplies.
Bitchin
Feb 16, 2018 7:56 pm
Asterion casts a sidelong glance at Cato. "That went horribly, don't you agree? I was thinking, my friend, you and I could just head out on our own after we've provisioned. Tomorrow, perhaps. Or today, if you're eager to camp in the mud. What do you say?"
Feb 16, 2018 10:32 pm
Cato looks at his friend, thinking it over but only briefly. The others at the tavern might be good companions, but then again they might be dangerous. Asterion had a good instinct on most things. Cato had no intention of steering his friend to any different judgment.

"If we strike out now," Cato says, "likely we could catch up with the elf woman and the swordsman. Keep an eye on them if we want, or pick another trail."

Cato unties his crossbow, and then throws his pack back over his shoulders, cinching it in tight. He nods to Asterion and steps out.
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Feb 16, 2018 10:33 pm
Deruvid sits down next to the offended Dwarf, "I am gravely sorry for the way you were treated there. Some people have no respect. My name is Deruvid, might I be blessed with your knowledge?"
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