Rees nodded in agreement. "Our lovely benefactor didn't even want us to wait until this morning to set out, I think another day's delay would be a mistake. Perhaps those of us who do not need the breather can take the proof to the constable while those that could use a bit of recovery take a short rest?" 

a short rest is plenty for me.. i agree we dont wait..
me and talien and our bard friend could all wait here while Alten leads a group back to show the proof of what we have done.

Sounds like a plan to me. Ladies, care to take a stroll with me? Anybody need anything or forget anything while we're in town?

“As long as you’ve stopped digging yourself a hole,” Arxius says as she moves towards Alten, expecting Rees to follow suit given it was her suggestion. “Next time I will just push you into it.”

"Maybe we get Arxius some breakfast while we're in town, too. She can get a bit cranky when she's hungry," Rees suggested, smirking. 

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"Maybe we get Arxius some breakfast while we're in town, too. She can get a bit cranky when she's hungry," Rees suggested, smirking. 

 Can you bring back the diagram you spoke of on your return? I am interested in learning of this process. With that said, Talien opens his pack and pulls out a water skin and begins to wash all the dirt off of his body and weapons and rinses his wound from the pike. He then pulls out a cloth and starts to polish himself, this time starting to hum a tune that is pleasant enough, if somewhat grating and repetitive.

Alten, never one who let's his confidence remain shaken for long, grins at Arxius

But filling holes is something I'm good at.

Her eyebrows shoot up, betraying her stony expression. As they settle Arxius lets a smirk brush her lips. “Well,” she says. “Let me know when you’re looking to slip into one. Perhaps I can give you a hand.”

She sets off towards the village, expecting Rees to follow.

"Talien, this is what's called innuendo," Rees called over her shoulder as she followed Arxius down the path. "Don't worry, we'll get into that when we get back. It's going to be a very informative day for you, I think." 

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"Talien, this is what's called innuendo," Rees called over her shoulder as she followed Arxius down the path. "Don't worry, we'll get into that when we get back. It's going to be a very informative day for you, I think." 

 You will also have to teach me what an innuendo is. Talien responds, My kind normally does minimal talking and more fighting and training so I don't have all of the...(he does not know the word vocabulary) words you all seem to use. He continues to polish his armored self, removing the scratches and scuffs from being buried. (also regarding DM inspiration received, were should that be notated on the character sheet?)

Also short rest 12

Alten, looking back to Talien

Here's a tip for you in your new study project - make sure you pay attention to the quiet ones.

He turns and hurries after Arxius and Rees.

Under his breath. This may prove to be an interesting group.

Talien looks at the remaining party members with him and says, I pay attention to everyone and everything....I wonder what he means by the quiet ones...Talien now just finishing wiping down himself, moves on to both of his swords and dagger, cleaning and polishing them, followed by the sheathes. 

On the path back to town

It's a beautiful morning ladies. I thought we would drop this off at the jail and let the Constable know what is plaguing her town.

Is there anything either of you need to take care of in town or is this trip just going to be a quickie? 

In all seriousness, have either of you ever seen anything like our "Warforge" friend. He is unlike anything I've ever encountered.

Chatra sits with talien (short rest)3 but remains quiet.

OOC: don't forget to add Con mods to hit dice rolls

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OOC: don't forget to add Con mods to hit dice rolls

 I did it on my character sheet. Forgot it in my roll.

Well now.. it seems our group of adventurers have broken the ice after surviving their first battle together.  With a victory secured and a mystery mostly solved half of the group decides to head back to town with a blight head in tow, while the others remain aside the old road tending to their wounds.

As Alten, Arixus, and Rees discuss the oddities of their Warforged friend an hour passes by and they arrive at the old jail to find Felosial conducting morning muster. The town’s sixteen guards and four scouts stand at attention, before her in full regalia — the site of which you find quite... unimpressive.  The ranks are uneven, some of the guards are still sobering up, and one seems to be missing uniform articles. It’s a wonder the mayor tasked you with rooting out the cause of the recent animal killings instead of trusting it to the town guard.

Your group approaches the scene as Felosial dismisses the shamble of guards and scouts. Felosial spots you approaching. She greets you with a wary smile, “Sometimes I fear I’ll never be able to shape this lot. Anyway... why are you back to see me so soon? And weren’t there more of you yesterday? I hope nothings gone awry for you.”

Meanwhile back on the Old Road...

Chatra, Grom, and Talien sit quietly while Talien polishes away. 

DM Note: Your short rest is complete. I need someone from the group on the old road to make a perception check with advantage.

Talien Perception check: 16

While Chatra is tuning his lute back to perfection he glances around the surroundings perception18

Grom doesnt need to roll hit duce but he will use his Arcane recovery to get back his 1 spent spell slot. 

"So talien, what was it like?..."