Vex then sits down with the rest of the group with his drink. “Indeed. I am Vex, and who are you?” He says to Gwen “Our group here is excellent. A few are not here at the moment, but that is not a problem. I have heard that all the quests have to do with trade routes to the town, and I believe there is more going on, as 3 of them is not a coincidence.” He turns to Jess “Any information on the goblins?”
She answers to Vex with a brief smile before putting on her professional face again. She strokes her hair behind her ear for a moment as she listens about the trade route.
"That's.. Strange, are situation before was even worse before all of this. How could the town being making more money? Honestly.. We should have never been able to start trade years ago. We were so Desolate.. It was a miracle Simon was able to convince traders to come out here."
“I honestly have no clue how I got here. Makes sense it barely had any trade in the first place, yet it is now a hotspot for trade-related crimes? It makes you wonder.” Vex says, before going into deep thought about the scenarios that could have occurred for these problems to happen.
Gilded doesn't seem to see anybody else as he looks around.
"A few gold pieces and a favor could call us even yes? You look strong, we can come to an arrangement. Come let me show you, though not everyone.. Agree's with my method of weapon making. You should give them a look."
@Ves/Gwyn
"Hmm.. So you handled the goblins. Did you find anything useful at their camp? What do you plan on doing for you're next move?"
Nodding to Corvus, Drezmir says, "Yes, I am honestly more intrigued by these Jet brothers than the hill giant. Sure, the giant with test our strength, but these bandits could be a better lead...and may prove to be just as much of a challenge."
Entering the tavern, he takes a seat on the other side of Gwen, "Hello again, Lady Gwen. Yes, this team made quick work of those goblins, and we found something interesting as well." (I'm not sure who took the letter, so if no one specified, I'll just say Drez took it.) He hands her the letter with the noble's seal on it. "Does this seal mean anything to you?" He pauses for a moment before adding, "You keep mentioning this Simon...not to pry, but how much do you trust this fellow? His name seems to pop up all the time no matter who we talk to. I know he's supposedly making this place better, but I can't help but find it suspicious." He glances at Corvus as he says the last part, suspecting that he too felt that suspicion.
With some cash in his pocket, he orders himself some of the drink that Jess said was so good, passing the barkeeper 2 silver.
“Actually, I left to head back before they decided to check the place. I did go back and ask them for information, but I’ve heard nothing from them. On our next move, we will probably take on the giant, but I haven’t double checked it. Either way, both of the quests will be finished.” Vex says, snapping out of thought. “8 can take them on, and we grow stronger every battle.” Vex states, going back into thought for a few moments.
Though he looks again he's sure of one thing, if there was something to be seen? It was too late. He wasn't quite aware at first (the first perception of 4) he does see this man is eager however.
"Well I need some muscle! Come! I won't talk of it on the streets"
He says as he waves his arm heading deeper into the alleyway.
@Tavern/Gwyn
Gwen looks and blinks slightly to see Drezmir before clearing her throat again. She appear to be trying to mask her emotions.
"Yes... That seal is Radiance's noble mark. There are only two.. One noble in this town. That would be Simon, so he really is involved... Damn it. I was hoping that wasn't the case. Well... I can always try to talk to him..I wonder if that old entrance to the manor works still.. So you're checking out the Jet brothers? Careful they may only be two bandits but they are incredibly deadly. I've fought them once, I've been a knight for some time but I barely bested them and even than? They got away rather easily from me. It could have easily gone the other way however..."
She freezes up and sighs when he ask her the opinion she has of Simon. She holds her arm close to her chest as she takes a deep breath.. Lost in thought. She looks to Vex changing the subject.
"Y-You'll be fighting the giant instead? I wouldn't recommend that next. It's very powerful I tried to handle that once and I lost... Badly, actually I only lived cause- .. Well I say be careful.. Of the two quest that giant is much more dangerous than the Jet brothers."
Vex then notices Drez and Corvus. “Hello, comrades. Do you have information on the goblins? It appears so, and from Gwyn I have heard that this Simon is a merchant or something similar to that. Apparently, he managed to get trade to go to this town, which still has barely any trade, but now it is a hotspot for trade-related crime. Also, do you know which quest we will do next?” Vex appears intrigued, and ready for anything. He speaks again. “Also, I know basically nobody’s name in our group, yet I know you as Drez, and the other dragonborn as Gilded. You wouldn’t happen to know the names of our fellow travellers, would you?”
Gilded trusts his instincts, even if his arrogance will be the death of him. He quickly weighs his options in his head "If the man only needs a bit of help, no harm is done. If the man is doing harm, he should try to stop him." He walks into the alley to see what the man offers.
Corvus nods to Qwyn's statement about the hill giant, "Then we should leave the Giant for another day, or at least until we rest up. I think with this many of us, we should be able to deal with the Jet brothers."
"My name is Corvus Blackwing," the Aarakocra replies to Vex, "I remember seeing you earlier, but i did not catch your name." Sitting down at the table, he puts his left arm on top of it and starts slowly taping his talons against it. "And actually, from what I gather, Simon is the leader of this town."
Jess had been busy slurping her drink and eating a small meal. Now finished, she corroborates what the others told Gwen, and asks her a couple of questions:
“What’s this about an old entrance to the manor?”
“What makes the Jet brothers so dangerous, do they fight with magic or some special skill?”
Gwen nods as they bring up Simon being the leader and a "Merchant"
"Well.. He wasn't really a merchant, he's a powerful mage. Though he's studied trade lately... Simon was supposed to gain special powers at a certain age. Passed down the family yet.. Those holy powers did not manifest. I thought Simon would be weak for it but... Hes a powerful mage still all the same. Hmm.. Where is you're friend sir Gilded? ..Ahh Jess excellent questions. I'm afraid the Jet brothers do not use any such magic, no they seem to simply be battle hardened veterans and dangerous ones at that. They both use a shortsword and a dagger in tandem and they are quick. As for the Manor I'd have to double check but... Me and my brother used to sneak out the manor growing up. It's a hidden passage in the shallowest parts of the lost forest. Not deep enough to.. Well be lost.
During all of this she seems to do her best to avoid eye contact with Drezin.
@Alley
"Yes, thank you good sir! Paladin's in Radiance sure are brave huh! I've a longsword enchanted with some magic! I think you may be strong enough to wield it sir paladin!"
OOC: Can you make a perception check for me now that you're entering the alley Gilded/Typer ^^
Gilded accepts the 5 daggers, tells cobble "Thank you very much. I will try to use them well"
He leaves and heads to the tavern.
Cobble waves goodbye to Gilded as he hands him the 5 daggers.
As Gilded heads to the tavern he can see a cloaked man wearing a large hood beckon him to come toward him in the alleyway.
"Hey hey, you look well armed! Wanna buy some real weapons? You look like you need something with a little... Punch."
Vex then sits down with the rest of the group with his drink. “Indeed. I am Vex, and who are you?” He says to Gwen “Our group here is excellent. A few are not here at the moment, but that is not a problem. I have heard that all the quests have to do with trade routes to the town, and I believe there is more going on, as 3 of them is not a coincidence.” He turns to Jess “Any information on the goblins?”
"I am Gwyn.. Gwyn Dawnblade."
She answers to Vex with a brief smile before putting on her professional face again. She strokes her hair behind her ear for a moment as she listens about the trade route.
"That's.. Strange, are situation before was even worse before all of this. How could the town being making more money? Honestly.. We should have never been able to start trade years ago. We were so Desolate.. It was a miracle Simon was able to convince traders to come out here."
“I honestly have no clue how I got here. Makes sense it barely had any trade in the first place, yet it is now a hotspot for trade-related crimes? It makes you wonder.” Vex says, before going into deep thought about the scenarios that could have occurred for these problems to happen.
Gilded looks at the man but does not enter the alley. He looks around to see if there is anyone else watching them, wary of a trap.
Perception 4
Gilded doesn't seem to see anybody else as he looks around.
"A few gold pieces and a favor could call us even yes? You look strong, we can come to an arrangement. Come let me show you, though not everyone.. Agree's with my method of weapon making. You should give them a look."
@Ves/Gwyn
"Hmm.. So you handled the goblins. Did you find anything useful at their camp? What do you plan on doing for you're next move?"
Nodding to Corvus, Drezmir says, "Yes, I am honestly more intrigued by these Jet brothers than the hill giant. Sure, the giant with test our strength, but these bandits could be a better lead...and may prove to be just as much of a challenge."
Entering the tavern, he takes a seat on the other side of Gwen, "Hello again, Lady Gwen. Yes, this team made quick work of those goblins, and we found something interesting as well." (I'm not sure who took the letter, so if no one specified, I'll just say Drez took it.) He hands her the letter with the noble's seal on it. "Does this seal mean anything to you?" He pauses for a moment before adding, "You keep mentioning this Simon...not to pry, but how much do you trust this fellow? His name seems to pop up all the time no matter who we talk to. I know he's supposedly making this place better, but I can't help but find it suspicious." He glances at Corvus as he says the last part, suspecting that he too felt that suspicion.
With some cash in his pocket, he orders himself some of the drink that Jess said was so good, passing the barkeeper 2 silver.
Gilded moves no closer to the alley, but he moves no further away.
"I sir may not agree with your methods." But tell me of this favor you ask".
Looks around again
perception 17
“Actually, I left to head back before they decided to check the place. I did go back and ask them for information, but I’ve heard nothing from them. On our next move, we will probably take on the giant, but I haven’t double checked it. Either way, both of the quests will be finished.” Vex says, snapping out of thought. “8 can take them on, and we grow stronger every battle.” Vex states, going back into thought for a few moments.
Though he looks again he's sure of one thing, if there was something to be seen? It was too late. He wasn't quite aware at first (the first perception of 4) he does see this man is eager however.
"Well I need some muscle! Come! I won't talk of it on the streets"
He says as he waves his arm heading deeper into the alleyway.
@Tavern/Gwyn
Gwen looks and blinks slightly to see Drezmir before clearing her throat again. She appear to be trying to mask her emotions.
"Yes... That seal is Radiance's noble mark. There are only two.. One noble in this town. That would be Simon, so he really is involved... Damn it. I was hoping that wasn't the case. Well... I can always try to talk to him..I wonder if that old entrance to the manor works still.. So you're checking out the Jet brothers? Careful they may only be two bandits but they are incredibly deadly. I've fought them once, I've been a knight for some time but I barely bested them and even than? They got away rather easily from me. It could have easily gone the other way however..."
She freezes up and sighs when he ask her the opinion she has of Simon. She holds her arm close to her chest as she takes a deep breath.. Lost in thought. She looks to Vex changing the subject.
"Y-You'll be fighting the giant instead? I wouldn't recommend that next. It's very powerful I tried to handle that once and I lost... Badly, actually I only lived cause- .. Well I say be careful.. Of the two quest that giant is much more dangerous than the Jet brothers."
Vex then notices Drez and Corvus. “Hello, comrades. Do you have information on the goblins? It appears so, and from Gwyn I have heard that this Simon is a merchant or something similar to that. Apparently, he managed to get trade to go to this town, which still has barely any trade, but now it is a hotspot for trade-related crime. Also, do you know which quest we will do next?” Vex appears intrigued, and ready for anything. He speaks again. “Also, I know basically nobody’s name in our group, yet I know you as Drez, and the other dragonborn as Gilded. You wouldn’t happen to know the names of our fellow travellers, would you?”
Vex then turns to Gwen. “I will fight whichever one the rest of the group decides to fight, but we can handle it, now, where is Gilded?”
Gilded trusts his instincts, even if his arrogance will be the death of him. He quickly weighs his options in his head "If the man only needs a bit of help, no harm is done. If the man is doing harm, he should try to stop him." He walks into the alley to see what the man offers.
Corvus nods to Qwyn's statement about the hill giant, "Then we should leave the Giant for another day, or at least until we rest up. I think with this many of us, we should be able to deal with the Jet brothers."
"My name is Corvus Blackwing," the Aarakocra replies to Vex, "I remember seeing you earlier, but i did not catch your name." Sitting down at the table, he puts his left arm on top of it and starts slowly taping his talons against it. "And actually, from what I gather, Simon is the leader of this town."
Jess had been busy slurping her drink and eating a small meal. Now finished, she corroborates what the others told Gwen, and asks her a couple of questions:
“What’s this about an old entrance to the manor?”
“What makes the Jet brothers so dangerous, do they fight with magic or some special skill?”
Vex looks at Corvus “I am Vex, nice to meet you, Corvus.”
Gwen nods as they bring up Simon being the leader and a "Merchant"
"Well.. He wasn't really a merchant, he's a powerful mage. Though he's studied trade lately... Simon was supposed to gain special powers at a certain age. Passed down the family yet.. Those holy powers did not manifest. I thought Simon would be weak for it but... Hes a powerful mage still all the same. Hmm.. Where is you're friend sir Gilded? ..Ahh Jess excellent questions. I'm afraid the Jet brothers do not use any such magic, no they seem to simply be battle hardened veterans and dangerous ones at that. They both use a shortsword and a dagger in tandem and they are quick. As for the Manor I'd have to double check but... Me and my brother used to sneak out the manor growing up. It's a hidden passage in the shallowest parts of the lost forest. Not deep enough to.. Well be lost.
During all of this she seems to do her best to avoid eye contact with Drezin.
@Alley
"Yes, thank you good sir! Paladin's in Radiance sure are brave huh! I've a longsword enchanted with some magic! I think you may be strong enough to wield it sir paladin!"
OOC:
Can you make a perception check for me now that you're entering the alley Gilded/Typer ^^
Ugh... NO.. lol
perception 8
Kocino orders a drink and leans in to the group. ”I believe Gilded went to collect the rest of the reward. Should be back soon.”