"Well I'll give it a shot Anky, but ya should know that stealth isn't really my strong suit", Barnabus says as he pulls the hood of his traveling cloak over his head. Hunching over he leans more weight on his club turning it into a make shift cane. Walking in a circle he exaggerates a limp. Stopping next to Ankin he cocks his head to the side, "Better? "
OOC: probably goes without saying that Ankin and Barnabus are in the alley.
"We could probably use another person with us. So who wants to go? " Barnabus asked as he eyes the other companions. " Mightin' be we could use a bit o' magic. "
Accepting Barnabus' help out of the carriage, Pomenia looks around at her surroundings with wide eyes. She glances around at the two groups forming and watches as Barnabus hunches over, "I could go with you. I'm not sure what we're walking into, but I'll help if I can."
"Excellent! 3 and 3 seems like a good division wouldn't you say! " remarks the excitable Barnabus to the rest of the group. "Well let's be off then! " he says as he claps a meaty hand against the back of Ankin's shoulder. "Lead on my friend. Show us where we we can find this pilferer of keys. "
“Very well then, let’s go find the Pike’s front door. Athelynn, Broki, Kyrian, would you like to join me for a stroll down the street?” Jassana takes a careful look at Broki to see how well her avian features are hidden by the cloak.
OOC - Not sure if this is an investigation or perception check. Investigation is 5+6=11. Perception is 5+2=7.
For the group entering through the front, the characters are a met with a full establishment of average appearance there are over 20 tables, small round tables, and several longer tables. As its nearing the evening the tavern is filling up. Tavern staff laden with Food and drink are weaving in and out between the tables and side booths. There are several “entertainment” staff working their trade amongst the customers.
The group entering through the back way, pass amongst kitchen staff into the “Backhouse” Where the entertainment staff make their money in small individual alcoves with curtained entrances. Eventually the three of you make your way into the main room. It is crowded and busy.
She turns to the group, "There are a lot of witnesses here, if our quarry is here, we may have to wait for them to leave before asking them questions. Perhaps we should blend in with the crowd and see if anyone has heard something?"She thinks to herself, "A side booth table would give us a good vantage point to watch the room from without drawing too much attention" She then looks to see if one is available.
“Alright, sounds good. Go ahead and find a table, and I’ll meet you there. I’m going to order us a round at the bar and inquire about our “friend”.
Jassana walks up to the bar and motions to the barkeep. “Good evening. I would like to order four ales for me and my companions. I’d also like a fifth drink for someone we’re hoping to meet here. I believe he is a regular here, an Orcish fellow known as Scarface. Could you tell me what his preferred drink is and when you might expect to see him tonight?” Jassana holds a gold coin (worth at least double the value of the ordered drinks) on the bar with one finger and waits for a reply.
Athelynn is also looking for the half-orc or trying to catch any phrase of that might sound like it pertains to the key as she walks to the bar, not exactly next to Jassana, but close enough to hear their conversation.
(Not sure if this applies perception or investigation)
Perception: 7
Investigation: 11
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means
Not quite sure how to proceed, Barnabus follows Ankin around as he does his inquireries. He tries his best to maintain his fake appearance and a little distance as he too scans the room. He starts to wave to the ones that entered the front of the establishment. However, his hand only makes it about half way up before he remembers that the whole reason that they split up was so no one would know they were together. He tries to play off the gesture by quickly moving his hand to his hood to fake an adjustment and by adverting his eyes up and away from the group.
"You know if he's not here his friends might be and they might not like us asking questions. Better watch for trouble or anything suspicious. Best keep an eye out for people taking extra notice of us" Barnabus mumbles to himself not even realizing he is voicing his thoughts outloud.
The first ting everyone notices is the number of Half Orcish residents the Free city must have. River traders, dock workers, off duty city watchmen, day laborers getting off of work, night laborers grabbing a pint before getting started etc. fully ¾ of the place has Half Orcs, the rest Human or Hin. The atmosphere is loud yet congenial. Everyone please make an Investigation roll.
"I am in a similar situation". noticing her look, he smiles "if it comes down to it toss it to me. you are probably better off with a weapon you know"
“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
"Well I'll give it a shot Anky, but ya should know that stealth isn't really my strong suit", Barnabus says as he pulls the hood of his traveling cloak over his head. Hunching over he leans more weight on his club turning it into a make shift cane. Walking in a circle he exaggerates a limp. Stopping next to Ankin he cocks his head to the side, "Better? "
Deception check (just in case) 20
Rogue Quin Oberon /Mercer's Tavern
Ranger Rigel Foresyth /LMOP
Fighter Barnabus Ironheel /North lands campaign
Fighter Flynt McGraw /Stormraider
Ankin is genuinely impressed by the transformation. "You'll do", he says simply.
OOC: who is in the alley group and who's in the front door group.
OOC: Athelynn will go through the front door
You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means
OOC: probably goes without saying that Ankin and Barnabus are in the alley.
"We could probably use another person with us. So who wants to go? " Barnabus asked as he eyes the other companions. " Mightin' be we could use a bit o' magic. "
Rogue Quin Oberon /Mercer's Tavern
Ranger Rigel Foresyth /LMOP
Fighter Barnabus Ironheel /North lands campaign
Fighter Flynt McGraw /Stormraider
(OCC: I'll go with Ankin and Barnabus.)
Accepting Barnabus' help out of the carriage, Pomenia looks around at her surroundings with wide eyes. She glances around at the two groups forming and watches as Barnabus hunches over, "I could go with you. I'm not sure what we're walking into, but I'll help if I can."
"Excellent! 3 and 3 seems like a good division wouldn't you say! " remarks the excitable Barnabus to the rest of the group. "Well let's be off then! " he says as he claps a meaty hand against the back of Ankin's shoulder. "Lead on my friend. Show us where we we can find this pilferer of keys. "
Rogue Quin Oberon /Mercer's Tavern
Ranger Rigel Foresyth /LMOP
Fighter Barnabus Ironheel /North lands campaign
Fighter Flynt McGraw /Stormraider
“Very well then, let’s go find the Pike’s front door. Athelynn, Broki, Kyrian, would you like to join me for a stroll down the street?” Jassana takes a careful look at Broki to see how well her avian features are hidden by the cloak.
OOC - Not sure if this is an investigation or perception check. Investigation is 5+6=11. Perception is 5+2=7.
For the group entering through the front, the characters are a met with a full establishment of average appearance there are over 20 tables, small round tables, and several longer tables. As its nearing the evening the tavern is filling up. Tavern staff laden with Food and drink are weaving in and out between the tables and side booths. There are several “entertainment” staff working their trade amongst the customers.
The group entering through the back way, pass amongst kitchen staff into the “Backhouse” Where the entertainment staff make their money in small individual alcoves with curtained entrances. Eventually the three of you make your way into the main room. It is crowded and busy.
Ankin keeps an eye out for Scarface. If he can't see him, he'll enquire of one of the tavern staff if the half-orc is working tonight.
(Perception: 16)
Broki looks about the common room for anyone who looks like an Orc/half orc.
perception 13
She turns to the group, "There are a lot of witnesses here, if our quarry is here, we may have to wait for them to leave before asking them questions. Perhaps we should blend in with the crowd and see if anyone has heard something?" She thinks to herself, "A side booth table would give us a good vantage point to watch the room from without drawing too much attention" She then looks to see if one is available.
“Alright, sounds good. Go ahead and find a table, and I’ll meet you there. I’m going to order us a round at the bar and inquire about our “friend”.
Jassana walks up to the bar and motions to the barkeep. “Good evening. I would like to order four ales for me and my companions. I’d also like a fifth drink for someone we’re hoping to meet here. I believe he is a regular here, an Orcish fellow known as Scarface. Could you tell me what his preferred drink is and when you might expect to see him tonight?” Jassana holds a gold coin (worth at least double the value of the ordered drinks) on the bar with one finger and waits for a reply.
Athelynn is also looking for the half-orc or trying to catch any phrase of that might sound like it pertains to the key as she walks to the bar, not exactly next to Jassana, but close enough to hear their conversation.
(Not sure if this applies perception or investigation)
Perception: 7
Investigation: 11
You Keep Using That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means
Not quite sure how to proceed, Barnabus follows Ankin around as he does his inquireries. He tries his best to maintain his fake appearance and a little distance as he too scans the room. He starts to wave to the ones that entered the front of the establishment. However, his hand only makes it about half way up before he remembers that the whole reason that they split up was so no one would know they were together. He tries to play off the gesture by quickly moving his hand to his hood to fake an adjustment and by adverting his eyes up and away from the group.
"You know if he's not here his friends might be and they might not like us asking questions. Better watch for trouble or anything suspicious. Best keep an eye out for people taking extra notice of us" Barnabus mumbles to himself not even realizing he is voicing his thoughts outloud.
Perception: 15
Rogue Quin Oberon /Mercer's Tavern
Ranger Rigel Foresyth /LMOP
Fighter Barnabus Ironheel /North lands campaign
Fighter Flynt McGraw /Stormraider
The first ting everyone notices is the number of Half Orcish residents the Free city must have. River traders, dock workers, off duty city watchmen, day laborers getting off of work, night laborers grabbing a pint before getting started etc. fully ¾ of the place has Half Orcs, the rest Human or Hin. The atmosphere is loud yet congenial. Everyone please make an Investigation roll.
investigation: 25
“I will take responsibility for what I have done. [...] If must fall, I will rise each time a better man.” ― Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer.
Investigation: 17
Investigation 4
(Investigation: 16)