"Hey, guys, there's some tracks heading northeast out of the pen." I tell everyone while I just look out the back door. (perception 19)

I walk over to inspect the dead goblin and any gear/weapons left behind. I am looking for any identifying features, marks, or tattoos on the body. 

Investigation 6

Perception 15

(Wasn’t sure which one was needed) 

“Northeast? You’re sure?” I respond to Nelsin. 

"At the least to the Northeastern gate." I reply, "I can't really tell past that at this moment."

(I turn to Richard) “How does Bess look like, might help us”

(Nelsin looks out the backdoor, noticing that the stable is empty and the broken gate only slightly ajar.

Caelum looks over the dead Goblin. He was fairly young, no facial hair. You search and find ratty leather armor, a rusty dagger and a cheap shortbow with some arrows. Pretty standard stuff for a Goblin. You also find 3 cp and what appears to be a lint collection.

Ludwig gets a description of Bess from Rickard: She's about 3 1/2 ft tall, medium brown hair with bangs. He starts getting misty-eyed as he describes her sweet smile.)

What do you all do?

I look to Rickard. "Did the goblins take anything else? Maybe supplies or tools?" 

I Turn to the group. “Was there any tracks from the goblins? Anything”

"Did you not hear me say there are some heading to the far northeast corner of the pen, Ludwig?" I reply as i walk back over to the group. "I think we need to follw them."

(Rickard looks around the room for a bit before replying to Fabius.)

"Missing? No, nothing seems to be missing. I didn't have much to begin with. Oh..."

(He looks like he just thought of something. Limping to his living quarters, he returns with a small box labelled "First Aid Kit". He gives it to Fabius.)

"Here, I hope this helps you. Please, find her and bring her back safely!"

DMs note: Rickard has given you all a 'homebrew' item (an item not in the PHB of my own creation.) This First Aid Kit has 2 charges that, when applied, will bring someone back to consciousness with 1 HP.  Sometimes a DM will throw something like this your way. :)

Do you all want to do anything else before you follow the tracks?

I think we are ready.

I'm ready to head out

I am ready to go.

(The party gathers their things, bids Rickard farewell and heads past the broken gate, following the tracks to the edge of the forest.

Using his experience as a Ranger, Nelsin leads the way and his tracking ability really shines. Everyone seems to be thoroughly impressed with the young Wood Elf as he guides the party past some rough terrain, even finding some sweet berries for everyone to snack on, never losing the trail.

Everyone is moving forward at a good pace for several hours, but it's gotten dark. Those in the party without some sort of darkness vision light torches. Suddenly, Nelsin stops and puts his hand up.)

"... ..."

(A faint rustling noise, then some squealing is heard as a sense of danger fills the air.)

"Brace yourselves everyone!" 

(A pair of boars, one regular Boar and one Giant Boar, are rushing at you all full speed. Roll for initiative!)

DM's notes: Make sure to include your Initiative modifiers (Dex Modifier) on the top of your sheet when you roll. This is the first battle and a good chance to test out any of your attacks, spells or skills you may not be too familiar with. Go nuts, as you will have a chance to rest and regain anything you use.

20

4

Caelum, Ludwig and Winnalore, we're waiting for your Initiative Rolls.

For DM Only:

11

Initiative 7

DMs note: I think we lost Winnalore, I'll roll for her now in case she comes back.

Winnalore Initiative: 8

Nelsin, you're up.

I would like to shoot the giant boar. (14)

If i did hit. 11