Sword Coast Rambling

Syna will also move to Beetle's aid,  sheathing his scimitar and ready to give the Red a good (non-lethal) thumping.Attack: 19 Damage: 6

Zyltris rushes towards the rolling mesh of bodies that is the Redbrand and Beetle, grabs his rope out and begins tying up the Redbrand. “Great tackle!”

OOC: Assuming that Serak will also run over to assist as well. Although neither Syna or Serak are close enough to attack this round either.

Redbrand Acrobatics (Dexterity) check: 21
Beetles Athletics (Strength) check: 23
Zyltris Athletic (Strength) check: 22

OOC: Wow that was all unnervingly close, nearly lost him!

Beetle holds tight to his prey, grasping the wriggling redbrand with every ounce of strength. Zyltris quickly ties a rope around flailing legs and arms. On lookers in the crowd look shocked. Screams of horror, laughter, children cry out separated from their mothers in the chaos. "Kill the bastard!" an angry voice calls out. "Redbrand scum!" another from the opposite end of the square. A thrown egg bursts beside the writhing heap as the struggle continues. The growing confidence of the townsfolk is apparent now that the ordeal appears to be over.

"Just you shut up and let me out of 'ere you metal clad maggot! I SAID RELEASE ME!" The redbrand curses them all and his squirms vigorously under the paladins weight "Glasstaff will make you pay.... dearly! PHANDALIN WILL BLEED FOR THIS ONCE WORD GETS BACK TO THE MANOR!" Beetle and Zyltris barely manage to hold and restrain the captured redbrand. Even with their combined efforts, he seems determined to break free.

OOC: I am happy to end the combat here, depending on your next actions. I'm satisfied enough that by the next round you will all have surrounded the redbrand, and barring a huge stroke of luck he isn't going to escape.

If you decide to move the body I will roll another for another escape against all of your strength checks for every 100ft.
Currently you're 60ft away from Lionshield Coster, 70ft away from the Townmasters hall, I'll work out other locations if you want.
He has 6hp left, so bare that in mind if you're intending to torture etc - if you don't intend to kill him just make sure its stated in your attack.

[OOC: I'm OK ending here and just doing Str checks for movement.]

OOC: In terms of XP:

Beetle and Brots I'll give you guys, 140XP each
Serak, Syna and Zyltris as you guys would have arrived later I will give you 40xp each - Sorry, my bad for not tagging you in earlier.

Brots will pick up his backpack that he had tossed toward the child. "Thank you for watching this for me!" He says smiling, his squirrel giving off a smile as well to the child. He gives the child 1 Gold Piece and nods his head. "This is for you, spend it how you want!" He says chuckling before heading over to the group.

[OOC: I would like to go to each of the Redbrands bodies and see if there is anything of value on them before going to the group.]

Brots Perception (Wisdom) skill check: 18
64,15

Quickly searching the Redbrand bodies Brots is still shaking with adrenaline. His first real taste of battle, both terrifying and exciting at the same time. His mind races with flashes of the previous scene, Iris squeaking, arrows flying, he is too distracted to search properly, and truth be told he's never really looted a cadaver before. His hands are shaking. Nevertheless on the nearest of the red cloaked corpses he finds 10 Silver pieces, nestled away in a pocket and approaches the others.

OOC: Unlucky Brots, you may decide whether this find goes into the main treasure pot which will be shared out later or if you'll keep it for yourself.

As Brots approaches he is holding his side, looking at his other companions. "Beetle, friend, you good?" Brots asked concerned about Beetle's health. Awaiting Beetle's response, Brots is going to look around to see if he can see Sildar.

Beetle: "I'm fine Brots.  Zyltris hold tight on this guy for a moment please, here Brots let me help you with that wound..."   Beetle reaches out and uses Lay Hands on Brots to heal 3 Hp and uses the other 2 Hp of healing on himself then re-securing his grip on the Redbrand.  "So friends once he is tied and secured where are we taking him?  To Sildar I suppose." 

Brots, hearing Beetle interjects. "Can we trust Sildar right now? Do we have a isolated spot we can take him? Ask him a couple questions before we turn him over to Sildar."

“I still think Sildar is trust worthy but if everyone else disagrees we can take him wherever.”

"I think Sildar is a good place to stash the Redbrand. I also think we should search the fallen Redbrands for information on their hideout, a map or something. They were a tough battle and we want to be prepared."

OOC: Assuming Zyltris will remain involved in the wrangling of the prisoner so I'm not rolling anything to search the fallen enemies. Also, I appreciate giving us differing experience. I find it fits the roleplaying more for us to not all move up at the same pace.

OOC: Thanks Zyltris, it’s more fiddly keeping track of where everyone is but it’s more realistic overall. 

Yeah if you got up from the prisoner it would make his escape easier so for now you it’s wise to stay where you are. 

[OOC: Can I search the bodies again now that I know what my group is looking for?]

Serak: Surveying the field of battle disappointedly, Serak scans the crowd for anyone suspicious watching the party.

Perception: 5

Approaching the center of the square, he says loudly and confidently to the crowd, "Good people of Phandalin - for too long has this Redbrand menace taken advantage of your town! For too long have you been subjected to their extortion and violence. Today, my fine citizens, that changes! Forever!"

Gauging the reaction of the townsfolk, he continues, "My friends and I have traveled long and dangerous roads to arrive and help dispose of these mercenaries, but we cannot do it alone! These bastards hold Morthen's family still, and we must find them soon, before news of this battle reaches the Redbrands! Please, I implore you, if any has information that could assist us, now is the time to speak up!"

Persuasion: 6

Serak continues to scan the crowd for suspicious activity or anyone breaking away from the square.

OOC: Brots I’m reluctant to let you search again as you would have found large like a map or keys or whatever when you were searching for valuables. Nothing has really changed other than you’re looking for sonethingthing different. If somebody else can be convinced to help you then I would roll again for the both of you.

Serak stands in the centre of the square, eyeing the crowd. The silent masses watch on, stunned at the scene. Nobody speaks or moves as Seraks speech is taken in. A small crying halfling child, eyes full of tears, slowly and carefully raises his hand gingerly, then quickly withdraws it out of fear 

Brots, by the rest of the group, responds to Zyltris. "When I was looking through the bodies just now, I do not recall seeing a map of sorts on any of them. It seems to me that our only information source, is in your hands as we speak."

“Thank you for that Brots. What shall we do with him then? Have we decided on getting him to Sildar?”

“Yes let’s get him to Sildar, then while you guys question him I need to go over to their shrine and speak with Tyr.  I pressed hard that battle and I could feel the dark forces swelling so I need a short rest and prayer.” Beetle says.