Kalmar stares at the man for a moment, a half smile plays around his mouth but never touches his eyes. An experienced trio such as ourselves? After immediately taking care of a troll? We’re in high demand we can’t be working on credit. You give us the 100 each now, we’ll find your friend. Saves you the temptation of keeping your friend and your money and you keep the thirty gold you offered as down payment, everybody wins. He leans back and puts his feet on the table. Whadda ya say?
Volo looks uneasy, shifting his eyes back and forth between the three party members. "*Ahem* A fine counter offer, a fine one indeed...upfront pay...less money spent, yes. Unfortunately, ahhhh, I am awaiting my next royalty payment. Surely you've heard of me, read my "Guide to Monsters", the money will be flowing in again soon enough. I'll be back on my high horse by the time you locate Floon, and then your experienced trio has more Dragons to work with."
((Reminder, Dragons = Waterdavian gold piece))
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo sips his ale some more and then looks at Kalmar then Fluttercloak then back at Volo. “I leave it up to my partner Kalmar to finish these negotiations.” He then leans back, flashes a grin at Kalmar, and then takes a sip from his ale. He then looks over at the bard and says, “can ya play me tune, friendo.”
Kalmar locks eyes with Volo Aye, I’ve read your books and I’ve read Elminster’s responses too. He narrows his eyes Why are you so keen to find your friend?
You recall a lot of patrons leaving during the troll fight..?
"Ahh, Elminster, his 'Guide to the Realms', can't say I agreed with all the details but it was fascinating to see someone take my sort of research beyond Faerun. As for Floon, I'm keen because the streets are a mess these days and I haven't seen him in two days, not since we went out drinking. I...I'm worried for my friend." Volo had begun the conversation with an air of cheerful charm, but by now has lapsed into tearful sincerity.
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo traces the rim of his mug with his finger and thinks. "Do you remember any fishy looking fellas who at the bar when you two were there? And did your friend say if he was going anywhere after you two left each other?"
"No, not at all! I left before he did, new book, writer's block ye know, but no. Not that I was payin' much attention, mind. I'd think yer best bet be to ask around the Skewered Dragon."
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Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Kalmar takes his boots off the table and leans forward feeling a little sorry after Volo’s tearful admission. Alright, listen, we’ll find your friend. Let’s call it fifty dragons now and then ninety each when you and Floon are reunited and you're drowning in royalty checks.
Kalmar considers for a moment and then holds out his hand Alright, back to our original agreement then. 30 now and 300 when we get to the bottom of this business with Floon, agreed?
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insight 17
Kalmar
The man's eyes shifted slightly when he mentioned the 100GP follow-up.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
How would you like to respond?
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Kalmar stares at the man for a moment, a half smile plays around his mouth but never touches his eyes. An experienced trio such as ourselves? After immediately taking care of a troll? We’re in high demand we can’t be working on credit. You give us the 100 each now, we’ll find your friend. Saves you the temptation of keeping your friend and your money and you keep the thirty gold you offered as down payment, everybody wins. He leans back and puts his feet on the table. Whadda ya say?
Ringo takes a sip from his ale and nods along at Kalmar's counter-offer. "I have to agree with my friend here," Ringo says with a nod toward Kalmar.
Volo looks uneasy, shifting his eyes back and forth between the three party members. "*Ahem* A fine counter offer, a fine one indeed...upfront pay...less money spent, yes. Unfortunately, ahhhh, I am awaiting my next royalty payment. Surely you've heard of me, read my "Guide to Monsters", the money will be flowing in again soon enough. I'll be back on my high horse by the time you locate Floon, and then your experienced trio has more Dragons to work with."
((Reminder, Dragons = Waterdavian gold piece))
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo sips his ale some more and then looks at Kalmar then Fluttercloak then back at Volo. “I leave it up to my partner Kalmar to finish these negotiations.” He then leans back, flashes a grin at Kalmar, and then takes a sip from his ale. He then looks over at the bard and says, “can ya play me tune, friendo.”
Kalmar locks eyes with Volo Aye, I’ve read your books and I’ve read Elminster’s responses too. He narrows his eyes Why are you so keen to find your friend?
Ringo, the Bard is nowhere to be found. Make an investigation check.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Investigation: 9
You recall a lot of patrons leaving during the troll fight..?
"Ahh, Elminster, his 'Guide to the Realms', can't say I agreed with all the details but it was fascinating to see someone take my sort of research beyond Faerun. As for Floon, I'm keen because the streets are a mess these days and I haven't seen him in two days, not since we went out drinking. I...I'm worried for my friend." Volo had begun the conversation with an air of cheerful charm, but by now has lapsed into tearful sincerity.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Fluttercloak flaps his beak, emitting Volo's own voice followed by a random person's. "We went out drinking--When?--Where?"
Volo looks at the kenku with an air of mild suspicion. "It was the Skewered Dragon, a tavern in the Dock Ward."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo traces the rim of his mug with his finger and thinks. "Do you remember any fishy looking fellas who at the bar when you two were there? And did your friend say if he was going anywhere after you two left each other?"
"No, not at all! I left before he did, new book, writer's block ye know, but no. Not that I was payin' much attention, mind. I'd think yer best bet be to ask around the Skewered Dragon."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Ringo nods and then gets up from the table. "Alright then, I guess we'll head to the tavern. How can we reach you if we find your friend?"
Kalmar takes his boots off the table and leans forward feeling a little sorry after Volo’s tearful admission. Alright, listen, we’ll find your friend. Let’s call it fifty dragons now and then ninety each when you and Floon are reunited and you're drowning in royalty checks.
"Oh, I'll be here I expect," he replies.
Kalmar, make a persuasion check.
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
persuasion 7
Volo looks uncomfortable. "I truly would, I simply have 30 dragons to offer right now..."
Incantis, half-elf warlock (great old one) 4/bard 1 ● Thorok Earthhand, hill dwarf mountain druid 6/grave cleric 2
Cragmyre Ironseed, earth genasi ancestral barbarian 3 ● Cyrus Natriallae, aquatic half-elf warlock of the deep 3
Kalmar considers for a moment and then holds out his hand Alright, back to our original agreement then. 30 now and 300 when we get to the bottom of this business with Floon, agreed?