“Yes, speak common.“ Misha replies, “But not very well. Maybe as well as how you fight, ya?” She gestures to her hammer. “This is symbol of MY religion. Have much power, and I put down when I feel is safe, no tricks. Not scared of you, nor afraid to die. You say same? Go act tough on monster, won’t work on me. Make me laugh. So, no tell me what to do, am looking out for her -her protection of booty is my duty.”

”We have understanding, ya?”

”This is an actual conversation we’re having? Misha, my talents don’t always lie in combat,” As he says that his form switches to mirror Misha’s. ”My talents lie in deception, but you’d be surprised how well I wield my weapon. Now if we’re done with this pissing contest, I was offering my cloak to Natasha. The cloak I’ve been wearing this entire time, that has no curse or magical properties. How about you focus on hitting things, and I’ll focus on arcana that you don’t understand.”

Jill can't help but laugh at Misha's booty is my duty and she's still red in the face when she steps in between them. "Ok you two. Perhaps we can let Natasha decide whether she wants her derriere to be covered by Misha or your cloak. We have to get a move on."

“A good idea.” Misha says to Jill, “Was getting weary of listening to man with small penis who rely on trickery magic and think this contest of pissing?! Like, gross! Jill much more wise. Listen to her, I will.” Misha lowers her hammer, and no one was killed in that moment. She stands aside.

”Tasha, you decide. Then, we go get our move on.”

Oni doesn’t wait, he walks away putting his cloak back on and when he is out of sight he changes his form to a ragged human appearance the party doesn’t recognize. As he walks away he mutters to himself, ”I should have followed your teachings, it was foolish to try and better myself with these people. I’ll stick to what I know, being invisible.”

Misha smirked as Oni walked away. Good. Why cover up such beautiful asset, anyways.

Grum, who has returned to regroup with his new friends, watches this interaction with disbelief. Perhaps I was right all along, he wonders.  These women are no better than those folk in the old tavern, with their judgment and their taking sides. Perhaps I would be better without friends. No one to turn on me and let me down. 

Grum tries to follow Oni. ((I'm assuming it would be perception, but if survival is more relevant for tracking him the skill bonus is the same: 23))

Assuming that's a success, Grum will call out quietly "Oni, may I join you?"

If Oni still doesn't want company, or if Grum failed to see through the disguise shift, Grum will just sit down where he is, deep in thought. 

Oni turns around to face Grum and drops his disguise. ”You’re used to being alone aren’t you? Is there a point to all of this or are we lying to ourselves thinking we can be more than this.” Oni sits down on the ground against some rubble and gestures for Grum to join him.

((It’s investigation against my spell DC to see through Disguise Self, but my DC is low so you made it))

"Can I tell you the reason I left my home to become a lonely wanderer?

There was a day in my youth, where I was in a tavern near my home. I probably shouldn't have been there anyway at that age, but being half-orc does have some advantages. No-one being able to really tell your age, for one. Anyway, I was minding my own business, ordering a drink from the innkeeper, when 2 different groups of people started arguing with each other. I thought nothing of it for a while, until I realised they were arguing about me. 

A group of humans at one table, a group of orcs at another. Each group calling me scum, demanding the other group take me with them and get out. I knew where I wasn't wanted. Moreover, I knew where I didn't want to be- among people who judge on appearance, who label you before they know you, who stick to their 'us vs them' attitude and cause fights where none are needed.

I thought being part of the Last Alliance might bring unity around a common cause. But it seems even the end of the world is not enough to cause some to leave behind their prejudices."

”If anything the end of the world shows you who everyone truly is. I’ve seen nothing but darkness throughout my life so I embraced it. The Last Alliance is a lie, it’s every man for themselves when it truly matters. I’ve done nothing to hinder the group, yet I get ostracized. I try to think selflessly and I get threatened. We all have our faults but the point of allies is to cover all weaknesses and support the strengths. If they add more weakness then there’s no point banding with them,” and Oni points toward the group. “My name is Acrimony by the way.”

"Acrimony. It is a pleasure to meet your true self, in name, form and character. You know, you did me a favour back there. I was about to offer Natasha my own cloak. It seems kindness has no place where lust has a chance."

”Sensibility has no place near Misha. She has the mind of a chilidish brute that has only known war. My goddess has evil ways yet I know how to avoid being consumed by them. She was formed by a warmongering god and pretends to show compassion to strangers. She is only kind to those she benefits from and anyone who challenges her or makes her doubt herself is deemed worthless in her eyes. Living off of deceit I know that the worst manipulators are the ones who truly believe their own lies.”

Taking a deep breath from his rant, he adds, ”it is nice to truly meet you as well. Should we find Kelric?”

"Yes, we should do that. And speaking of kindness, i don't see where these townsfolk will find food. Would it be worth arranging some kind of hunting party?"

”I don’t know much about hunting but I can accompany you. I’m sure the people of the town will collect their own food but we could always bring them more. Maybe the Lords Alliance can send them aid if we send word to them.” Oni stands up and offers a hand to Grum. ”I’m a fast learner if you want to teach me to hunt, but patience isn’t my strong suit.”

"It's really quite easy. You just stay quiet and hit stuff. Let's get Kelric and we'll see if we can teach you. I'll let you practice with my bow, unless you have one of your own?"

((Is it just humanoids you can disguise yourself as? I have a hilarious image of you disguised as a deer, or a tree, swinging a longsword at your prey!))

((Lol yeah here’s the description of Disguise Self I can only be a humanoid with 1 foot height difference and I can’t change my body type. That’d be funny though))

”Sounds good, I believe Kelric went to help the villagers, we can probably find him by finding them. I unfortunately only have my longsword and shortsword for now, but I think with some more practice and study I can wield more diverse weaponry. I do have a couple daggers I could throw at smaller creatures if needed.”

Grum and Oni find Kelric and invite him on a hunting excursion. If there are a couple of townsfolk interested, they'd be welcome too  and if any have a bow of any kind to lend to Oni, that'd be an optimistic bonus!

 Grum pauses for a moment. He hesitates, then says, "You know, if we're to go hunting, we should consider taking the others. Natasha certainly has all of the useful skills, and we don't really know what creatures may be out there. And I know she's not our favourite person right now but even Misha would be helpful? We might take a hit stealthwise, but you never know, it may help build some bridges? However, if you don't want her around, I understand, and we'll go ourselves. A break from all that incessant flirting would be nice."

”I’ll let you decide Grum, my vote is just us three go. If Misha threatens me one more time I will not ignore it, and I’d hope you have my back if it comes to that. I also agree a break from the adolescent flirting would be nice.”