The flyer doesn't specify it, perhaps the boy who is giving it knows more.
"Well I didn't want to interrupt your way, you could had some important bussiness to attend. I hope you'll excuse me for beign... polite." he orders some hot wine and the bartender pours into the mugs from a metal barrel at the back of the little post.
"Here's our problem. Among all the things that the caravan has brought to our city, there was one that was particullary needed, a shipment of Calendula Laetate, made from the most exquisite leafs of this plant, if our vendor is to be believed." he takes a sip to his wine.
" Unfortunately, some characters of the most unsavory nature had stolen the crate for us, and we are in desperate need to recover it. Would you kindly help us? “
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Vox eyes the gnome carefully before saying, "Thank you for the offered spice wine, but I don't drink during the day."
Medicine Check DC 18 regarding Calendula Laetate... 22
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Hearing Carrick's and Raul's quick responses, Vox immediately interjects after them, "You'll have to excuse them - they like to be extremely helpful. Before we agree, there's the matter of compensation. Also, how'd you know unsavory types stole this crate? And what can you tell us of these unsavory types? In the end, risk should be measured against reward."
Vox regards the gnomes words and listens for words of deceit, specifically as to whether the goods were actually stolen (as in is he or those he represents are the true owners). Insight check 23
Seeing the others a few meters away, the gnome tries to take all the orders that he is receiving. The third person that talsk to him is a mature woman, dressed in pale brown clothes and with a piece of silk covering her hair.
"please good sir, I need help. Could you please send a message to my cousin? He used to live up in the woods of the north but seems to have dissapeared for we don't received more news of him in the past months. His father is very ill and we need to contact him so he can come back before is too late... "
Merzin:
You take two apples without the vendor even noticing you are near it.
You give it to the child who first recoils surprised when you approach, but then looks at the fruits with her eyes open wide.
She took one with caution and when you offer the second one she took it as fast as she could. She keeps both apples close to her chest, as if they were the most precious possesion in the world.
" thank... thank you sir..." she says looking at him " Why... why do you help me?"she asks.
Rest of the party:
"I wish I know my good friend, the thievery was done before we could take a look at it I am afraid "replies the gnome to Raul " But I think that two persons can carry it without problem. We ordered enough for the whole year and we need it to prevent some diseases to spread and to heal the already ill. "
"Of course we will compensate you for your efforts. " he says to Vox. She thinks that he seems really worried about the problem he is talking about.
" We can't be certain of the identity of the authors of the deed, but taking into consideration that they stole medicines needed by ill citizens one can only assume that their nature is not the most honest of all, can't we?." he leans forward and lowers his voice as if sharing a secret " If you ask me though, I would say that the Trenther brothers had something to do with it. They are trying to get themselves a name lately, if you know what I mean. That two twin brothers are a couple of troublemakers, that's for sure, but in the past few weeks it seems that they are trying to impose their own law in the most shady zones of our great city, if you follow me. Big mouths and small brains are usually tied " he chukles and reasume his previous posture and tone.
"They have gone unsually quiet since the caravan arrived. Coincidence? perhaps, but I personally doubt it. We are able to pay you 200 gold pieces each of you on the retrieval of our mercancy. I am very sure that the guards will gladly give you some reward if you bring in those thieves. How much? I cannot tell."
Those of you that had beaten the DC
Calendula Laetate is a rare flower that only grows in more warm climates that it's used to heal some illnes, prevents infections and it's a good anti-inflamatory. Is specially useful to aliviate pain in the hands and fingers of those of old age.
Leto, following along with the group, is less interested in the fight club, but a good wine will always peak his interest. Joining this conversation he'll say "A shipment of Calendula Laetate you say? It's been a while since I've seen any of that." as he gladly takes a sip of the wine "Though I can understand why those who took it did so, they certainly don't deserve it. I could be persuaded to help retrieve it, yet find myself agreeing with my new friend here." gesturing towards Vox "Even for a cause such as this, my time is not free."
Carrick listens to Leto and Vox express their concerns with getting compensated for their hard work."Well I'm not too concerned with getting paid. I'm going to be 1,000 gold richer in a few hours."
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
"Well, madam, while I cannot send a message directly I might be available to investigate the matter in person. Would you mind if we found a quiet place to sit and discuss the details of your cousin's situation?"
Where exactly would they have taken it from you? Surely we could find some prints in the soil, or perhaps cart tracks. Surely two people wouldnt chose to carry something that heavy for too long of a distance, just human nature, right?
Also my new found companions and i had thought to join the fight pits. So if we were to agree it would be in the morning my friend. So in the mean time, if you could poit us in the direction and also to anyone with information, so that way we can get a plan together.
Raul turns to the group letting them decide(cant get my phone to change color)
Merzin kneels down (so he is probably having to look up at her) ''I don't want you getting hurt, I know what it's like having to fend for yourself.'' He then places a gold coin in her hand. ''Take this, get some food, some clothes, and a warm place to sleep. Then, find a way to make some money, legally. If you have a family, use this money to help get them jobs, if you don't, look for someone who will take you in, maybe as an apprentice, or possibly as a daughter. But you have to promise me that you will not steal. I can't risk you getting caught. Ok?''
"Yeah, Raul's right. We should wait until tomorrow. They aren't going to be able to sell all of that product in a day, especially with winter coming. But we can at least get a lead now."
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
"Oh yes yes please..." the woman looks around and points towards the direction of the hot wine post that the rest of the party seems to have gathered.
"What about there good Sir?"
"But I need this parchmetn translated... and with the most urgency!" protest a man dressed in fine clothes that was watining impatiently for the woman to end her turn with Genbo.
"I will pay you twice the fare if you do it today! Triple if you do it now!"
The woman looks at you helpless. It seems that she is not in position to face the man, but your words have given her hope.
Merzin:
The girl takes the gold coin almost as if it is going to bite her.
(Please make a persuasion check with advantage)
Rest of the party:
"Unfortunately we don't know when the act was commited, we can only guess that it was inside the city, for there you and the rest of the guards where releived from duty if I understand correctly " replies the gnome to Raul's question "You could search in the main gate and in the adjacents streets where the caravan were parked but... " he shrugs and looks around. The crowed street makes nearly impossible to distinguish anything.
"Of course you are the ones who decides the best course of action but please keep in mind that people are suffering, even dying, for the lack of the medicine and antidotes we could produce with it. I beg you, in their name, do not linger too much. If you are going to follow my advice and search for those two twins... they use to go to the Three Sided Dice, or just the Dice as it's more known. They like to wager and gamble if you follow me. The Dice opens at sunset, it's quite easy to find it, go towards the slums and ask over there. " he says with a wink.
" So. Do we have an agreement?" he extends his right hand towards Vox, for she was the first one to talk to him.
Listening about the payment and hearing gambling and wagers Leto thinks to himself "Card games are fun... maybe we can play with the locals here a bit." with a smirk
"If I knew the language, would I need of your services??"
Genbo looks at it and recognize the square and linear traces of the darwish language. It seems that it's a bussines proposal to mine a hill that seems property of this man, named Derckan Thinchin. The dwarves of the clan Firebeard will give him fifteen percent of the profits of the mined stone of this hill. the contract will last for one hundred years or until the useful stone is depleted from the hill.
Merzin:
"I... I had a mom.. she... she died..." says the girl " But now I have another one... she... she will take care of me and my new brothers..." the kid seems to be repeating what has been told instead of what she thinks. She seems a little bit confused about it, like if she isn't sure what to do about it.
" So. Do we have an agreement?" he extends his right hand towards Vox, for she was the first one to talk to him.
"Agreed, Mr. Thrindertop Karrasthinlek, provided you meet the following stipulations -
"... one quarter of the fee upfront as a non-refundable deposit - we will do are due diligence on investigating this crime, but such work comes at a cost and risk to us that we'd need to at least partially compensate, the remaining amount becomes due on our successful delivery of your lost goods... "
"... should the need arise you will act as a character witness on our behalf when dealing with any government officials..."
"... I know someone well suited to the work you need done, his services are included in the price, don't worry, but I wanted to be upfront with you, should you meet him, he's a middle-aged human male, graying at the temples, but very dashing, he goes by the name "Keys" ..."
" ... I've been told that your culture exceeds at intrigue and I respect the skills necessary to be successful at such endeavors - [THEN IN GNOMISH] - but if I find out this is a double cross and that we're stealing for you, firstly, I'd congratulate you for a job well done deceiving me, and then, secondly, I will bring a world of pain into your life ..."
[BACK TO COMMON]
" ... any "spoils of war" that we collect while performing this service is ours and ours alone ... "
She extends her own hand and says, "My name is Vox, traveler and purveyor of words. Now, if THAT is all ok with you, then I suspect, we'd have a deal."
Leto will look over at Vox a bit surprised, thinking "She's clearly been around this type of work quite a bit. Definitely someone worth keeping around."
The flyer doesn't specify it, perhaps the boy who is giving it knows more.
"Well I didn't want to interrupt your way, you could had some important bussiness to attend. I hope you'll excuse me for beign... polite." he orders some hot wine and the bartender pours into the mugs from a metal barrel at the back of the little post.
"Here's our problem. Among all the things that the caravan has brought to our city, there was one that was particullary needed, a shipment of Calendula Laetate, made from the most exquisite leafs of this plant, if our vendor is to be believed." he takes a sip to his wine.
" Unfortunately, some characters of the most unsavory nature had stolen the crate for us, and we are in desperate need to recover it. Would you kindly help us? “
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Medicine: 21
Carrick takes a sip of wine from his mug. "Sure, we can help. Might serve as a good warm up before we go fight later."
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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I apologize. I had thought it were an open invite to come along.
Raul says with a half smile, then turns to the gnome as he beings the wine.
Thank you! Pardon me, how large was this crate? Small enough for one person ro carry or would more be needed?
Raul takes a deep sniff of the wine.
Nature:24
(Thats a nat 20)
Vox eyes the gnome carefully before saying, "Thank you for the offered spice wine, but I don't drink during the day."
Medicine Check DC 18 regarding Calendula Laetate... 22
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Hearing Carrick's and Raul's quick responses, Vox immediately interjects after them, "You'll have to excuse them - they like to be extremely helpful. Before we agree, there's the matter of compensation. Also, how'd you know unsavory types stole this crate? And what can you tell us of these unsavory types? In the end, risk should be measured against reward."
Vox regards the gnomes words and listens for words of deceit, specifically as to whether the goods were actually stolen (as in is he or those he represents are the true owners). Insight check 23
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(The dice have betrayed you lol)
When Merzin sees the urchin, a tear forms in his eye. Merzin will try to steal a fruit from the vendor, and (if successful) give it to the urchin.
Sleight of hand: 25 (discord)
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DM - Ultimate Adventure
(Slick.)
Genbo:
Seeing the others a few meters away, the gnome tries to take all the orders that he is receiving. The third person that talsk to him is a mature woman, dressed in pale brown clothes and with a piece of silk covering her hair.
"please good sir, I need help. Could you please send a message to my cousin? He used to live up in the woods of the north but seems to have dissapeared for we don't received more news of him in the past months. His father is very ill and we need to contact him so he can come back before is too late... "
Merzin:
You take two apples without the vendor even noticing you are near it.
You give it to the child who first recoils surprised when you approach, but then looks at the fruits with her eyes open wide.
She took one with caution and when you offer the second one she took it as fast as she could. She keeps both apples close to her chest, as if they were the most precious possesion in the world.
" thank... thank you sir..." she says looking at him " Why... why do you help me?" she asks.
Rest of the party:
"I wish I know my good friend, the thievery was done before we could take a look at it I am afraid " replies the gnome to Raul " But I think that two persons can carry it without problem. We ordered enough for the whole year and we need it to prevent some diseases to spread and to heal the already ill. "
"Of course we will compensate you for your efforts. " he says to Vox. She thinks that he seems really worried about the problem he is talking about.
" We can't be certain of the identity of the authors of the deed, but taking into consideration that they stole medicines needed by ill citizens one can only assume that their nature is not the most honest of all, can't we?." he leans forward and lowers his voice as if sharing a secret " If you ask me though, I would say that the Trenther brothers had something to do with it. They are trying to get themselves a name lately, if you know what I mean. That two twin brothers are a couple of troublemakers, that's for sure, but in the past few weeks it seems that they are trying to impose their own law in the most shady zones of our great city, if you follow me. Big mouths and small brains are usually tied " he chukles and reasume his previous posture and tone.
"They have gone unsually quiet since the caravan arrived. Coincidence? perhaps, but I personally doubt it. We are able to pay you 200 gold pieces each of you on the retrieval of our mercancy. I am very sure that the guards will gladly give you some reward if you bring in those thieves. How much? I cannot tell."
Those of you that had beaten the DC
Calendula Laetate is a rare flower that only grows in more warm climates that it's used to heal some illnes, prevents infections and it's a good anti-inflamatory. Is specially useful to aliviate pain in the hands and fingers of those of old age.
PbP Character: A few ;)
Leto, following along with the group, is less interested in the fight club, but a good wine will always peak his interest. Joining this conversation he'll say "A shipment of Calendula Laetate you say? It's been a while since I've seen any of that." as he gladly takes a sip of the wine "Though I can understand why those who took it did so, they certainly don't deserve it. I could be persuaded to help retrieve it, yet find myself agreeing with my new friend here." gesturing towards Vox "Even for a cause such as this, my time is not free."
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Carrick listens to Leto and Vox express their concerns with getting compensated for their hard work."Well I'm not too concerned with getting paid. I'm going to be 1,000 gold richer in a few hours."
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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"Well, madam, while I cannot send a message directly I might be available to investigate the matter in person. Would you mind if we found a quiet place to sit and discuss the details of your cousin's situation?"
DCI: 3319125026
Where exactly would they have taken it from you? Surely we could find some prints in the soil, or perhaps cart tracks. Surely two people wouldnt chose to carry something that heavy for too long of a distance, just human nature, right?
Also my new found companions and i had thought to join the fight pits. So if we were to agree it would be in the morning my friend. So in the mean time, if you could poit us in the direction and also to anyone with information, so that way we can get a plan together.
Raul turns to the group letting them decide(cant get my phone to change color)
Merzin kneels down (so he is probably having to look up at her) ''I don't want you getting hurt, I know what it's like having to fend for yourself.'' He then places a gold coin in her hand. ''Take this, get some food, some clothes, and a warm place to sleep. Then, find a way to make some money, legally. If you have a family, use this money to help get them jobs, if you don't, look for someone who will take you in, maybe as an apprentice, or possibly as a daughter. But you have to promise me that you will not steal. I can't risk you getting caught. Ok?''
Oruk (Half-Orc Barbarian) - Soldiers of Vord Three (Human Sorcerer) - Dragons Armies Merzin Quickfoot (Lightfoot Halfling Thief) - Eberron Tales Alpha
DM - Ultimate Adventure
"Yeah, Raul's right. We should wait until tomorrow. They aren't going to be able to sell all of that product in a day, especially with winter coming. But we can at least get a lead now."
Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
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Genbo:
"Oh yes yes please..." the woman looks around and points towards the direction of the hot wine post that the rest of the party seems to have gathered.
"What about there good Sir?"
"But I need this parchmetn translated... and with the most urgency!" protest a man dressed in fine clothes that was watining impatiently for the woman to end her turn with Genbo.
"I will pay you twice the fare if you do it today! Triple if you do it now!"
The woman looks at you helpless. It seems that she is not in position to face the man, but your words have given her hope.
Merzin:
The girl takes the gold coin almost as if it is going to bite her.
(Please make a persuasion check with advantage)
Rest of the party:
"Unfortunately we don't know when the act was commited, we can only guess that it was inside the city, for there you and the rest of the guards where releived from duty if I understand correctly " replies the gnome to Raul's question "You could search in the main gate and in the adjacents streets where the caravan were parked but... " he shrugs and looks around. The crowed street makes nearly impossible to distinguish anything.
"Of course you are the ones who decides the best course of action but please keep in mind that people are suffering, even dying, for the lack of the medicine and antidotes we could produce with it. I beg you, in their name, do not linger too much. If you are going to follow my advice and search for those two twins... they use to go to the Three Sided Dice, or just the Dice as it's more known. They like to wager and gamble if you follow me. The Dice opens at sunset, it's quite easy to find it, go towards the slums and ask over there. " he says with a wink.
" So. Do we have an agreement?" he extends his right hand towards Vox, for she was the first one to talk to him.
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"Of course, sir. Just one moment!"
Genbo passes the woman a few coins from his take.
"Why don't you head over to the Muddy Pig and get us a table and some lunch. I'll meet you there shortly."
"Now, sir. What languages?"
DCI: 3319125026
Listening about the payment and hearing gambling and wagers Leto thinks to himself "Card games are fun... maybe we can play with the locals here a bit." with a smirk
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Genbo:
The woman looks at you with relief and just nods.
The man almost throw you the piece of paper.
"If I knew the language, would I need of your services??"
Genbo looks at it and recognize the square and linear traces of the darwish language. It seems that it's a bussines proposal to mine a hill that seems property of this man, named Derckan Thinchin. The dwarves of the clan Firebeard will give him fifteen percent of the profits of the mined stone of this hill. the contract will last for one hundred years or until the useful stone is depleted from the hill.
Merzin:
"I... I had a mom.. she... she died..." says the girl " But now I have another one... she... she will take care of me and my new brothers..." the kid seems to be repeating what has been told instead of what she thinks. She seems a little bit confused about it, like if she isn't sure what to do about it.
PbP Character: A few ;)
"Agreed, Mr. Thrindertop Karrasthinlek, provided you meet the following stipulations -
"... one quarter of the fee upfront as a non-refundable deposit - we will do are due diligence on investigating this crime, but such work comes at a cost and risk to us that we'd need to at least partially compensate, the remaining amount becomes due on our successful delivery of your lost goods... "
"... should the need arise you will act as a character witness on our behalf when dealing with any government officials..."
"... I know someone well suited to the work you need done, his services are included in the price, don't worry, but I wanted to be upfront with you, should you meet him, he's a middle-aged human male, graying at the temples, but very dashing, he goes by the name "Keys" ..."
" ... I've been told that your culture exceeds at intrigue and I respect the skills necessary to be successful at such endeavors - [THEN IN GNOMISH] - but if I find out this is a double cross and that we're stealing for you, firstly, I'd congratulate you for a job well done deceiving me, and then, secondly, I will bring a world of pain into your life ..."
[BACK TO COMMON]
" ... any "spoils of war" that we collect while performing this service is ours and ours alone ... "
She extends her own hand and says, "My name is Vox, traveler and purveyor of words. Now, if THAT is all ok with you, then I suspect, we'd have a deal."
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Leto will look over at Vox a bit surprised, thinking "She's clearly been around this type of work quite a bit. Definitely someone worth keeping around."
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