"Agreed.  Let's go."

The group returns to the cart by traveling back down the goblin trail, avoiding the traps. The cart and oxen sets undisturbed, where the group hid it. 

As they return to the main road, Harukai comments, "Sildar, we saw evidence on the road where the horses were killed by arrows.  Is this where you were ambushed?"  Harukai listens intently to Sildar's response.

Insight:  8

OOC:  Harukai's judgmental streak is showing itself, trying to determine if Sildar did all he could to protect his charge or if they were legitimately outclassed by their attackers.

Sildar says "Yes this is the spot. We had encountered no trouble during our travels and I had regrettably let my guard down. We were chatting with one another when suddenly arrows flew from the brush, striking out horses. I was thrown and landed hard on my back, knocking the wind out of me. The goblins were on top of us before I could even pull my sword. I pray that I am able to redeem myself for my failure. I was sent here and it was my duty to protect Gundren, along with finding a missing associate." 

GREYSTONE

Jackson looks questionably at Sildar. "A missing associate? Of whom do you speak?"

"His name is Iarno Albrek, he is a member of the Lord's Alliance, a group which we both belong to. He was sent by the Alliance to Phandalin when the town began rebuilding because we heard rumors of great magic in the area around the town and his experience with magic due to him being a wizard. He has not been heard of for some time and I was sent to find him. I met Gundren, who I had had prior business with, and he offered to employ me as protection for him and his brothers because they feel they made a great discovery in finding an old mine in the mountains around Phandalin. This mine was connected with the rumors of magic so I took the employment as a way to expedite my search or Iarno, but that damned Gundren has kept me busy escorting to and fro and I have not yet been able to ask around for Iarno. When we arrive at Phandalin I am going to begin my search for information of Albrek and I would like to ask your group to find information on this castle where they took Gundren. We must find him and his map before they fall into the wrong hands."

GREYSTONE

"That's quite the story, Sildar. If such is the case, then can I trust you to accompany us to find Gundren once we drop off this cart in Phandalin? I believe we have to take it to a man named Barthen, if I'm not mistaken."

Insight check to see whether Sildar's story is honest: 10

Seems honest as far as you can tell. 

"I will need to obtain some equipment when we arrive in Phandalin, damned goblins took mine when they took Gundren away. I am sure I can find a decent blacksmith and some connections to the Alliance where I can gain some assistance. Sufficing I can obtain some armor and weaponry, I will have no issue joining your group in the search for Gundren." 

Nephrius will be suprised but thankful when Jackson gives her the teeth and silver. "I will buy you nice thing."

Whilst they are traveling she will keep an eye on the road walking ahead if she needs to. 

Perception: 21

The group continues down the triboar trail, recaching Phandalin without any further issues. 

The rutted track emerges from a wooded hillside, and you catch your first glimpse of Phandalin. The town consists of forty or fifty simple log buildings, some built on old fieldstone foundations. More old ruins — crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and briars — surround the newer houses and shops, showing how this must have been a much larger town in centuries past. Most of the newer buildings are set on the sides of the cart track, which widens into a muddy main street of sorts as it climbs toward a ruined manor house on a hillside at the east side of town.

As you approach, you see children playing on the town green and townsfolk tending to chores or running errands at shops. Many people look up as you approach, but all return to their business as you go by.

Sildar seems much more at ease.

“My friends,” he says, “let us secure lodgings. I’m told the local inn is very quaint.”

At the conclusion of the cragmaw encounter, everyone in the group is now level 2 as well

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At the conclusion of the cragmaw encounter, everyone in the group is now level 2 as well

 OOC:  How do we do HP for second level?  Fixed, rolled, etc?  Anything else we need to know for leveling our characters?

Harukai thinks to himself, 'Why is everyone else walking slower?'

Insight:  20

'Oh, I guess it is just me walking faster...Interesting.  I wonder what else I can do?'

OOC: I am fine with either. How does the group want to do it? Average HP or roll? If rolled we can reroll 1s. 

GREYSTONE

(OOC: I'm down for either! If we can reroll 1s, then I'll lean toward rolling.)

"I agree we should secure lodgings, Sildar, but first -- let's get rid of this cart."

Jackson seeks out the closest of the townsfolk. "Excuse me! Could you please direct us to -- what was it -- Barthen's Provisions?"

OOC: I am fine with rolling HP.  Especially dice we rolled for stats.  It kind of follows the theme.

A farmer looks up from sorting the vegetables on his cart "Aye, that there be Barthen's place" pointing toward the red roofed building on the east side of town, where the triboar trail comes into town.

OOC: roll for HP for level 2, reroll 1s.

Hp:6

Reroll:6

GREYSTONE

"Thank you, sir!" he responds to the farmer. "And we're also looking for an inn, if you could show us where?" Jackson puts 20cp onto the farmer's cart.

(Lvl2 HP: 0)

(OOC: Idk why it went with drop lowest after the fact, but I'll take the 5)

(Test hit die: 4)

(There we go! Code is 1d8rr1. Sorry -- just trying to figure out the roller. Still just taking the 5)

OOC: when adding you HP to your character sheet, make sure it adds your constitution modifier also. It should automatically but just FYI.