Blood Scales Game

Thimbol nodded along then suddenly shook his head, ”Now I don’t want to hear anything like that. Nobody needs to feel like they owe me anything. I’ve certainly done nothing to deserve that.” Crossing his arms over his chest and continuing to shake his head as the two continued to walk along. ”Unfortunately though, most everything catches my eye.” He’d let out a long sigh.

Once entering the store for the second time in a day and having already lost a decent amount of coin from before, Thimbol allowed the two to talk business as he idly glanced about at any of the items on display, not really wanting to spend more unless it benefited him this go around. When it sounded like Navek or Smoke was looking to the halfling to speak up, did he do so. “I’m pretty good with my hands, but I’d be interested in anything that could help. Either that or I’m a bit of a night owl, without the vision. So my night time strolls are a bit limited.”

"Who said anything about force? I have yet to interrogate anyone. Have you ever seen me use magic or force when it was unwarrented," Sayre asks her expression confused. "Regardless of how you might measure someone's actions Lorarila I like to understand the people I choose to trust before handing it over blindly," she adds curtly. "No one else among us has given me reason to mistrust them but his actions were plain for all to see," she adds. "I believe he might be able to help us see the Bloodscales more clearly," she offers next.

OOC: I'm obviously angling for more info on per red funk BSers as well as for an explanation of Thimbol's funny chat with the Lizard man if anyone has failed to realize this but hey there you go.

After explaining her motivations ad reasons Sayre will thank Payne for putting up with them and leave the jail heading back to the inn but looking for her missing party members enroute.

OOC: I'll roll whatever checks necessary Wreck!

Roll me am investigation check and a perception check if you are just trying to see where they went / find them in town

Smoke will look to Navek and Thimbol. "Well the shield guardian was a gift from a very powerful friend in Waterdeep that owed me some money. it just arrived from up river this week. It took me a moment to figure out how to control it but it has been very useful since picking it up from the docks." He pauses a moment, and you realize he is thinking hard about something. "As for a permanent unseen servant or a permanent alarm spell....  Well I personally do not have anything like that in my shop.... But I am sure I could use my resources to locate something for you... if you are willing to do something for me. A large smile will spread across his face. "You see... there is a creature living under one of the bridges that cross BlackOak Swamp... that creature has been causing problems for me when I try to send goods to the Thunder Peaks.... I believe that it is a troll. If you could kill this troll and bring me its tusks... Well... I am sure I could locate an item like what you are describing and sell it to you at cost.... Now if you can capture that troll and bring it to me... well... I would get you something like that for free.." Smoke will laugh slightly to himself at the idea before looking to Thimbol. "You seem much less magical since the last time you were here" A small frown will spread across his face "I mean the cloak and suit were nothing special... although they did give you an added touch of flare I must say... but the boots you had on... I mean... If you don't want those I would be happy to make you an offer for them." Smoke will then lift his hand and snap his fingers, prompting a couple items to land on the counter of his shop. "Now Thimbol... I have known you for quite a while... and I think I have a few items you may be interested in..." Smoke will give Thimbol a wink as the following items land on the counter.

Goggles of Night
Gloves of Thievery
Boots of False Tracks
Rope of Climbing

Sighing and shaking her head, "I made her mad didn't I Mo? Dang, I didn't want to upset her. Just explain my limits, I hope we can talk this out. Mo, you seem to know her well. Any suggestions?" Looking up at Mo and hoping the odd musical Goliath will share his obviously bizzare wisdom and advice. 

Mo will look down at Loralila, "Know her well? Ha! Mo met all of you yesterday.  But let me tell you something that always helps me in tough situations: Everyone has different reasons for the way they live their lives. You cannot put everyone's reasons in the same box."  and he'll tap his head with one finger, "Think about it."  and he'll start to head back to the inn again.

Sayre is looking for them so *crosses fingers* 22

Sayre makes her way down the road, stopping a little boy holding a ball. He tells her that a big mountain man and a small guy about his size were heading towards Smoke's shop.

Payne would have also told them. Unless they rushed out without listening to her...

***Yeah, I forgot about that

Sayre thanks the small boy and goes back to Smoke's shop. Having settled up business there already Sayre waits outside for the two-party members.

OOC: Last dialog I saw from Payne was not a 'bed and breakfast' comment.

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The hobgoblin looks up to the Goliath and locks eyes with him, placing her other hand on top of his... tilting her head just a bit as though she was trying to figure out what he was planning... before shaking her head a little bit with a small smile, quickly pulling her hands away and moving back to her desk. "Uhh.. yes. Ahem, I can let your friends know where to find the two of you when they are done questioning the prisoners..." As the two of you turn to leave you hear her shout "Hey! How about from now on you guys just start killing these jerks instead of bringing them all here for me to take care of" A smile spreading across the her normally hard face. "I am not running a bed and breakfast you know."

 Yeah I failed to remember that Payne said she would let you guys know.. I failed

It's okay Wrecks. We still love you. :P Also, I really wish smoke was an albino tiefling, because I so wanted to make an Ashen One reference at the end of this. 

Navek had looked as if he wanted say something for a second or two there. But, whatever he meant to say is dismissed with a head shake of his own as they entered the shop.

"There's always catch." He jests, and folds his arms. He raises a brow at the dubious offers. Even going by rumors and children stories Trolls were nasty customers. So, to capture one and bring it back to town... that required some thinking. "The shield." He cuts in. "An even trade for one or two those?" He asks, and upon receiving an answer goes back to pondering the prior deal before nodding solemnly to himself.

"Unfortunately, I will capture it. Much as I welcome the challenge, enslaving another -- even Trolls, who from what I hear are evil muttonheads -- does not sit right with me. But, if you want to... work with it in some fashion... and to benefit of the town---" He gives Smoke a hard look. "Maybe we try this. So, what say you, Mr. Smoke?"

"Hmm.... If you are agreeing to try to bring back the Troll... i will let you take either the Boots or the goggles in exchange for the shield" Smoke will say scratching his chin. "As for what I plan to do with the Troll... I would like to study it my friend... I am working to try to harness the regenerative abilities of the troll... Imagine being able to regrow limbs... wounds that heal themselves without the need of a high level cleric... Think about the posibilities" Smoke will say to Navek and Thimbol, his eyes getting larger as he started to get excited. "I will settle for the tusks but if you could bring me the troll alive... I think I would be able to help the town and more" A large smile spreading across his face. "Once I was done with my research, you could try to make it your friend or whatever... " The Tiefling would say very nonchalant. "Take whiever item of those two you want and feel free to stop by anytime."

OOC: I just thought I was missing posts again. I ain't no slacker, lol

Mo and Lorarila more than likely caught up with Sayre by now and she flags them down by Smoke's shop.

"I think we should have a meeting," Sayre begins. "Once they're through we should all go back to the Inn and talk," she explains.

OOC: Feel free to protest or tell me off BTW but like in all gameplay we all have consequences.

"How can I walk away with just one of those." Thimbol interjected before too much of a deal was bargained for him. Taking a quick moment to himself, thinking over the items mentioned, it was difficult to consider which to grab now and which to come back for later. "I'll, take the goggles, but I don't like the idea of Navek exchanging his item to give me one." Reaching into his coat he'd pull out the bag of gems to give to the goliath. "Sapphire, Diamond, and a ruby of the war mage. I don't know their value, but it's a trade."

(So navek gave the shield and thimbol gave the gems to navek, sounds good (the diamond I know is a good spell component if nothing else))

Not quite. Posting/Editing Soon. 

Navek narrowed his eyes at Smoke. "We will see. So long as he or... she, perhaps, accepts the tests." Is all he intended adds on the matter. At first. "But don't be cruel about them. Or we will have words." If he did not have his arms folded before, they are then. At that point he was ready to wait on Thimbol to pick his item.

Navek holds up a hand with his palm facing Thimbol, and shakes his head. "It is alright my friend. No matter what, we would have to deal with the Troll. Eventually. And, to be honest, I have no need of this shield. It is beautiful, and someday I would like to discover who crafted it. But not soon. And if it should be sold later, I will obtain the means to find it again... For now, my wish is to ensure you young'uns are best prepared for the future." He claims proudly.

"When there's time I'll craft what I desire with my own two hands." He chuckles. "It will be my first true and proper prayer to Hephaestus in a long, long time." At that he tries to pat Thimbol on the head, or at least start to. Thinking better of it however, Navek just smiles and says, "But if your so dead set on a trade, do so with Lora. That Ruby... it would be a good fit. Diamond too, if I am remembering things right. Hmm." He pauses to tug at his beard for a moment. "Or trade the sapphire and put it in 'group' pot. I will consider things square enough doing either, or better yet both. Deal?" He extends a hand for a shake.