Hoard Of The Dragon Queen

"They aren't likely fiends," Thufir says, placing his hand on his chest casting his Divine Sense he adds, "But it never hurts to try. Anyway, let's go talk to them. Keep an eye on us in case things go wrong." He then approaches the group, alone, or with Fargen if he joins.

Fargen nods to Nobody.  "So you can get in their heads, eh?  Stay back with Kissa and see how they respond with a little prodding."

Fargen walks alongside Thufir  "You do the talking and I'll do the judging."

You get to their campsite, a gy.psy type wagon has a light on inside several paper lanterns hang from a rope accenting the fire light. Only one woman sits at the fireside "Welcome." The beautiful blond dressed in gyps.y like travelers clothes, says looking towards the group with a broad smile as she stands. She places a log in the flame. From a Iron-tripod, a steaming kettle is grasped by a hook held by her, then moved.

She curtseys "I'm Arietta, You're too late for supper, so, would you like some tea?"

Thufir senses nothingness, the smell of neutrality coming from her, annoyingly neutral. He doesn't pick up any celestials, fiends, or undead

(edit apparently Gyps y is a bad word?)

"Thank you m'lady." Thufir says as they approach, adding, "I might even have some beer left," as he swishes his waterskin, always filled with beer or wine. "So to where are you traveling? This caravan has quite a variety of different folk."

Kissa waits and watches ready to send a Message to  Fargen if she sees something odd.

Perception: 24

Insight: 8

Nobody finds a spot to watch in the shadows again as well, but bids Yanda keep back further away up in the trees out of sight. Although more than capable of recasting his spell discretely, he kept from doing so for at least the opening minute of the exchange out of leeriness of drawing attention again. But after the opening exchange from both sides, he'd try to time the subtle casting of it with questions from Fargen.

Gesturing for those at the campfire to sit,  Arietta sets out five cups and saucers, on folding tray tables. Looks at Thufir, then sets out one more. Then pours hot water in them, then uses a small colander device on a thin chain, filled with leaves that smells strong of mint and dips it to each of the cups. Logs surround the fire for sitting.

"Yes its quite diverse. We're heading to Waterdeep we've got family there."

She sips her tea and looks at it with a frown, dips the colander once more, then offers the device to Thufir.

"Sorry one dip is a bit weak, you'll have to dip it again."

She takes another sip and smiles with satisfaction, as a waft of strong mint tea, comes to your nostrils. 

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Thanks, but how is ***** that offensive?

 

K

Kissa Perception of 24 = No shadows from the light inside in the tent.

"Ah! Save your tea." Thufir says, not wanting to take what small resources they seem to have and lifting his wine skin. "I brought my own anyway. I had just heard of some lovely ladies traveling through. Most of the caravan are just boring families... Though there are some strange folks along as well... anyway, What family are you visiting? been a while since you seen em?"

Fargen, lurking somewhat awkwardly, finally chimes in.  "Hear of any folk going missing?"  He eyes the two beauties closely.  (20)

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Kissa Perception of 24 = No shadows from the light inside in the tent.

 Kissa whispers this to Nobody, unsure what to make of it.

(Sorry iwas half asleep, I meant inside the wagon)

And what skill was that Fargen?

Insight

Fargen, As said before only one woman that sits at the fire the other is not seen. When Arietta replies "No I haven't" She blinks like she's lying you also note she stares like she concentrates on you for a second. 

Fargen, very suspicious, states plainly to Thufir, "She's lying."    Fargen turns to the woman, uneasy of her glare "My friend here has ways of convincing people to cooperate..."

Fargen touches Thufir and casts guidance.  "How friendly we are depends on you..."

Thufir sighs as he says, "Couldn't we just have a nice night?" Then looking to the woman says as he leans back and takes another drink, "No one is necessarily saying you took anyone... just tell us what you know please love." persuasion 19 (adv as well with Fargen, but if he isn't 'helping' just use the first roll)

From the woods from behind the wagon, Nobody steps out 

says to the group, "I think I figured out in part what happened. B-but we'll she is lying She is dangerous some sort of telepathic link to one another. And if that's the case, odds are th-there mental prowess a-aren't limit to just that." 

Nobody2

Fargen...

Arietta shrugs "Yep I do know something, the bodies are buried over there." she says as her voice starts changing into Fargens and she charges body and face becomes the dwarfs 

Nobody gives a devilish smile "I-it looks li-ke I-was right I'-ll help you Fargen" and charges. but he instead attacks Fargen.

Slam attack

Attack: 20 Damage: 24

 Attack: 13 Damage: 5

 Surprise round over

Initiative 

1 Nobody2 9

2 Fargen2 6