Mimzy laughs at Dox'smention of the two minotaurs like a water tap that just keeps dripping... with sparkling nuggets of information... and turns to Skipwho has joined in the conversation, "Skip... what is the road like from here to the keep, is it in good shape, no water crossing or questionable swinging bridges to navigate right? Anything we should be aware of... like bandits, etc.? Also, do you know of any strapping young lads of any race who knows how to handle a wagon and good with animals that might be looking for work as a driver/roadie?"
"The road to the keep is pretty well traveled and in good repair. There's a fair amount of trade between us. You will have to cross a river close to the keep but the bridge is sturdy. As to bandits, I suppose there's always some risk but being a group of 4 I wouldn't be too worried." Rubbing his chin for a sec "Although with a wagon you may make a more tempting target" You can see him thinking for a moment then he calls out "Jenna! Your cousin still out of work?"
She yells back "Which one?"
"The real strong one"
"The stupid one you mean?"
"I was trying to be nice! Yes the strong stupid one! He still out of work?"
"Yeah, why?"
"No reason, just wondering"
He turns back to you. "I may know someone. Not the sharpest tool in the box but strong as can be and loyal. Fell on some bad times when that farm burned up this spring"
"I shall do those things when needed. The animal friendship will last for a while but once the time for it to work ends it is rather useless. So for the long term it would be wise to have someone more skilled to handle it. If I were a true druid I would simply cast Awakening to get a horse intelligent enough to speak and pull the wagon." Mateu says as he continues to drink a bit now and then.
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Skip, He turns back to you. "I may know someone. Not the sharpest tool in the box but strong as can be and loyal. Fell on some bad times when that farm burned up this spring"
Mimzy gives Skipas sad mournfullook, "well as you are well aware... with our dearly departed band member Creed having untimely passed here in your humble establishment... as a vital member of the band we can just muddle through without his vocals but sadly we could use a bit more muscle with him gone. So how about you(Skip) being a sweetie and send one of your tavern staff out to find this cousin of Jenna's((what race is Jenna figuring her cousin must be close if not the same)) and fetch him back here for an interview. I will give 2 GP to your staffer for their trouble(1 GP up front and the other 1 GP upon their return with the lad in tow) as well I will offer up an additional 1 GP inducement that I want your staffer to carry/offer and give to the lad in question (i.e. the cousin) if he agrees to come to see us... to fairly compensate him for his travel time and interviewing, how does that sound?"Persuasion19
Mateu, "If I were a true druid I would simply cast Awakening to get a horse intelligent enough to speak and pull the wagon." Mateu says as he continues to drink a bit now and then.
Mimzy glances at Mateu, "yeah, you are right on the ball... no getting anything past that keen intellect of yours... would've, could've, should've... the band knows that we can depend on you when the chips are down... of that there is no doubt, if only I were a Pixie Queen then I would simply fart pixies out of my bum to make my life just a little easier! But that is not happening is it?"
OOC:Mimzy is waiting to level in Warlock and get thatSpriteFamiliarand theFlock of Familiars spell then she can get waited on hand and foot... :)
Halleck is hanging back tuning his instruments. Hiring some help sounds like a good plan to him, and he's ready to hit the road any time.
Dox, "So we're going to see if the strong farmer guy wants a job?"
Mimzy giggles at Halleckyeah, "it is a good plan, isn't it? A damn good thing Mateu thought of it!" As Dox pipes up Mimzy takes out a nail file and begins working on her nails, "no... not us if Skipcan get someone to go fetch the bohunk cousin and bring him here for an interview. Otherwise if not I suppose we can count on our dependable, reliable shapeshifting Mateuto bunny hop on over to find the lad, interview and hire him if he is found suitable. Now that's a plan so cunning you could tie a tail to it and call it a weasel!"
OOC: If you have not noticed Mimzy when not partaking of Pixie Dust is a bit of a *****... and generally (all the time) rather lazy and not into hands-on labors and such.
Skip staring at Mimzy a little blankly finally says "Right, so you want me to fetch lad? Sure thing Miss Mimzy!" He yells to Jenna again "Go fetch your cousin here. Might have some work for him!"
You see as she rushes out that Jenna is looking half orcish.
As you're watching Jenna rush out you see the fellow from The Horse and Wagon walk in looking around. Spying the group he walks up to Dox "Greetings! That didn't take quiet as long as I thought. Once I got into it the work just flew by! The wagon is waiting for you outside if you'd like to take a look. I think you'll find it good work!"
"Sorry I only change my form when I need to during performances and if someone needs to have their face chewed off by some kind of large fanged beast." Mateu says as he yawns. "Besides I am sure that you will be able to convince them much more readily then I can. My own talents are much better used when trying to deceive or talk my way out of trouble."
Looking at the wagon you can see it's well made and it's not just a basic wooden wagon. There are brass fitting supporting the ribs for the covering and brass fittings on the wheels. A very comfortable looking bench seat for the driver and 2 benches in the back of the wagon. Also in the back of the wagon is a well made chest with an impressive looking lock.
Seeming a little bashful he says "This was so much more fun that building barrels and wheelbarrows I made it extra nice for you. You had mentioned instruments so I included the lockbox there to keep your stuff safe" He holds out a key "Under the driver bench you'll find enough oats for 5 days for the horse. Her name is Nellie. Just ah, you know mention my shop if anyone asks about the wagon." He stands nodding and appraising his own work "Oh, almost forgot, you've got tie downs here and here that will release the canvas if you want to soak up some sunshine on your journey"
ooc: I rolled to see how it came out and he got a nat 20, the canvas maker got a 16 :)
Mat will go to the hospital horse and gently pet her, making sure to stop on the way out of town to buy proper supes for the horse so that they can keep her clean. "She seems like a fine horse. If we keep her well fed and take care of all her needs she will serve us very well."
He nods his thanks for the payment, takes one last look at the wagon and wanders off waving "Just remember... The horse goes before the cart" You can hear him chuckling as he walk away.
Mimzy walks outside and takes look, "you did good Doxxie, I will give that, it's not a Vardo Wagon of my dreams but I guess for now it will get the job is done and get us to the keep. Too bad you never guys never agreed on a band name we could have painted on the canvas for all to see like a traveling billboard!"
"As long as someone is listening and someone is paying I don't care what they call us."
By now Dox has climbed up and is checking out the seats and seeing where gear can be stored. In fact he is looking to tuck his old longsword under the drivers seat, maybe tie it with rope that would cut if the sword was draw-insurance against highwaymen.
(ooc, time? If he got done earlier and farm boy shows up we could have hours to go before dark if we want)
ooc: I was figuring you talked to him around lunchtime and he got in done in 4 hrs, admired his work for 15 minutes and brought it over so it's around 430
While you folks are checking out the wagon and admiring the horse, Jenna comes running back with a HUGE half orc trailing behind her. She approaches those of you outside "This is my cousin, his name is..." rolling her eyes "Ugobash'Zaz Kelokul Zasogur. The orc side of my family is very proud" she scoffs "I just call him Ug" and she punches him in the arm.
You can tell he is putting on his best effort to be presentable and bowing slightly he says "I like Zaz better. Jenna says you have work? I can take care of yer horse real good and know how to fix a broken wheel if thats yer wagon. I have my own tools and everything!"
"It is nice to meet you Zaz. You may call me Mat. I am the most reasonable person in this motely crew." It may have been a stretch since despite his more normal tedencies if he got into a party mood he could be as wild as the rest. There were more then a few towns be couldn't go to due to a few drunken bear antics.
Bowing again he says "Oh sure, I can drive a wagon. I used to drive the hay wagon on the farm and sometimes we would even race em! That was fun! I used to win a lot. And yeah I can take cara myself, I once had a stallion charge me and punched him right in the head! His legs got all wobbly and..."
Jenna elbows him "Oh, I want 2 silver a.." Jenna elbows him again "I mean 2 gold a week and I want as much food as I can eat" He puffs his chest out "I like food!"
Mimzy takes one look at the huge half-orc and sighs turning to Jenna and hands her the other 1 GP as promised as well as 5 GP for Jenna to give to her cousin Ug for wasting his time, "thank you, Jenna but no thank you! I am sorry but he is far too big to drive the cart as he will take up too much room... we just have the one draft horse to pull the cart, ourselves and our equipment. So given his size... it's just not workable, upkeep alone with feeding him would cost a fortune. As a farm hand, bodyguard or just a roadie to fetch and carry... to walk behind the cart sure... but not as a driver, and it's a driver... a skilled teamster that we need."
Looking at the others "looks like we will have to do without for now... if you still want to leave today I suggest you gather up and load your things so we can get going. I have my things right Bag of Holding here with me so I am good to go."
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Mimzy laughs at Dox's mention of the two minotaurs like a water tap that just keeps dripping... with sparkling nuggets of information... and turns to Skip who has joined in the conversation, "Skip... what is the road like from here to the keep, is it in good shape, no water crossing or questionable swinging bridges to navigate right? Anything we should be aware of... like bandits, etc.? Also, do you know of any strapping young lads of any race who knows how to handle a wagon and good with animals that might be looking for work as a driver/roadie?"
"The road to the keep is pretty well traveled and in good repair. There's a fair amount of trade between us. You will have to cross a river close to the keep but the bridge is sturdy. As to bandits, I suppose there's always some risk but being a group of 4 I wouldn't be too worried." Rubbing his chin for a sec "Although with a wagon you may make a more tempting target" You can see him thinking for a moment then he calls out "Jenna! Your cousin still out of work?"
She yells back "Which one?"
"The real strong one"
"The stupid one you mean?"
"I was trying to be nice! Yes the strong stupid one! He still out of work?"
"Yeah, why?"
"No reason, just wondering"
He turns back to you. "I may know someone. Not the sharpest tool in the box but strong as can be and loyal. Fell on some bad times when that farm burned up this spring"
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"I shall do those things when needed. The animal friendship will last for a while but once the time for it to work ends it is rather useless. So for the long term it would be wise to have someone more skilled to handle it. If I were a true druid I would simply cast Awakening to get a horse intelligent enough to speak and pull the wagon." Mateu says as he continues to drink a bit now and then.
Halleck is hanging back tuning his instruments. Hiring some help sounds like a good plan to him, and he's ready to hit the road any time.
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"So we're going to see if the strong farmer guy wants a job?"
Mimzy gives Skip as sad mournful look, "well as you are well aware... with our dearly departed band member Creed having untimely passed here in your humble establishment... as a vital member of the band we can just muddle through without his vocals but sadly we could use a bit more muscle with him gone. So how about you (Skip) being a sweetie and send one of your tavern staff out to find this cousin of Jenna's ((what race is Jenna figuring her cousin must be close if not the same)) and fetch him back here for an interview. I will give 2 GP to your staffer for their trouble (1 GP up front and the other 1 GP upon their return with the lad in tow) as well I will offer up an additional 1 GP inducement that I want your staffer to carry/offer and give to the lad in question (i.e. the cousin) if he agrees to come to see us... to fairly compensate him for his travel time and interviewing, how does that sound?" Persuasion 19
Mimzy glances at Mateu, "yeah, you are right on the ball... no getting anything past that keen intellect of yours... would've, could've, should've... the band knows that we can depend on you when the chips are down... of that there is no doubt, if only I were a Pixie Queen then I would simply fart pixies out of my bum to make my life just a little easier! But that is not happening is it?"
OOC: Mimzy is waiting to level in Warlock and get that Sprite Familiar and the Flock of Familiars spell then she can get waited on hand and foot... :)
Mimzy giggles at Halleck yeah, "it is a good plan, isn't it? A damn good thing Mateu thought of it!" As Dox pipes up Mimzy takes out a nail file and begins working on her nails, "no... not us if Skip can get someone to go fetch the bohunk cousin and bring him here for an interview. Otherwise if not I suppose we can count on our dependable, reliable shapeshifting Mateu to bunny hop on over to find the lad, interview and hire him if he is found suitable. Now that's a plan so cunning you could tie a tail to it and call it a weasel!"
OOC: If you have not noticed Mimzy when not partaking of Pixie Dust is a bit of a *****... and generally (all the time) rather lazy and not into hands-on labors and such.
Skip staring at Mimzy a little blankly finally says "Right, so you want me to fetch lad? Sure thing Miss Mimzy!" He yells to Jenna again "Go fetch your cousin here. Might have some work for him!"
You see as she rushes out that Jenna is looking half orcish.
As you're watching Jenna rush out you see the fellow from The Horse and Wagon walk in looking around. Spying the group he walks up to Dox "Greetings! That didn't take quiet as long as I thought. Once I got into it the work just flew by! The wagon is waiting for you outside if you'd like to take a look. I think you'll find it good work!"
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"Absolutely. Have you met my friends?(pointing)" Dox gets up to go outside. To the group "wagon is ready "
Perception 14 wagon looks good and sturdy? Horse is healthy?
*edit-i clearly don't know . I'll pay him 150, 125 owed, rest for initial price and I clearly dont see any flaws.
"Sorry I only change my form when I need to during performances and if someone needs to have their face chewed off by some kind of large fanged beast." Mateu says as he yawns. "Besides I am sure that you will be able to convince them much more readily then I can. My own talents are much better used when trying to deceive or talk my way out of trouble."
ooc: You won't need the roll
Looking at the wagon you can see it's well made and it's not just a basic wooden wagon. There are brass fitting supporting the ribs for the covering and brass fittings on the wheels. A very comfortable looking bench seat for the driver and 2 benches in the back of the wagon. Also in the back of the wagon is a well made chest with an impressive looking lock.
Seeming a little bashful he says "This was so much more fun that building barrels and wheelbarrows I made it extra nice for you. You had mentioned instruments so I included the lockbox there to keep your stuff safe" He holds out a key "Under the driver bench you'll find enough oats for 5 days for the horse. Her name is Nellie. Just ah, you know mention my shop if anyone asks about the wagon." He stands nodding and appraising his own work "Oh, almost forgot, you've got tie downs here and here that will release the canvas if you want to soak up some sunshine on your journey"
ooc: I rolled to see how it came out and he got a nat 20, the canvas maker got a 16 :)
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Definitely paying the full price and promising referrals as I go over it like a kid at Christmas.
Mat will go to the hospital horse and gently pet her, making sure to stop on the way out of town to buy proper supes for the horse so that they can keep her clean. "She seems like a fine horse. If we keep her well fed and take care of all her needs she will serve us very well."
He nods his thanks for the payment, takes one last look at the wagon and wanders off waving "Just remember... The horse goes before the cart" You can hear him chuckling as he walk away.
That's what happens when you wear a helmet your whole life!
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Mimzy walks outside and takes look, "you did good Doxxie, I will give that, it's not a Vardo Wagon of my dreams but I guess for now it will get the job is done and get us to the keep. Too bad you never guys never agreed on a band name we could have painted on the canvas for all to see like a traveling billboard!"
"As long as someone is listening and someone is paying I don't care what they call us."
By now Dox has climbed up and is checking out the seats and seeing where gear can be stored. In fact he is looking to tuck his old longsword under the drivers seat, maybe tie it with rope that would cut if the sword was draw-insurance against highwaymen.
(ooc, time? If he got done earlier and farm boy shows up we could have hours to go before dark if we want)
ooc: I was figuring you talked to him around lunchtime and he got in done in 4 hrs, admired his work for 15 minutes and brought it over so it's around 430
While you folks are checking out the wagon and admiring the horse, Jenna comes running back with a HUGE half orc trailing behind her. She approaches those of you outside "This is my cousin, his name is..." rolling her eyes "Ugobash'Zaz Kelokul Zasogur. The orc side of my family is very proud" she scoffs "I just call him Ug" and she punches him in the arm.
You can tell he is putting on his best effort to be presentable and bowing slightly he says "I like Zaz better. Jenna says you have work? I can take care of yer horse real good and know how to fix a broken wheel if thats yer wagon. I have my own tools and everything!"
That's what happens when you wear a helmet your whole life!
My house rules
"Yeah we got work. Caring for the horse and wagon is good. Can you drive? Can you protect yourself? How long until you can leave? Pay expectations? "
"It is nice to meet you Zaz. You may call me Mat. I am the most reasonable person in this motely crew." It may have been a stretch since despite his more normal tedencies if he got into a party mood he could be as wild as the rest. There were more then a few towns be couldn't go to due to a few drunken bear antics.
Bowing again he says "Oh sure, I can drive a wagon. I used to drive the hay wagon on the farm and sometimes we would even race em! That was fun! I used to win a lot. And yeah I can take cara myself, I once had a stallion charge me and punched him right in the head! His legs got all wobbly and..."
Jenna elbows him "Oh, I want 2 silver a.." Jenna elbows him again "I mean 2 gold a week and I want as much food as I can eat" He puffs his chest out "I like food!"
That's what happens when you wear a helmet your whole life!
My house rules
Mimzy takes one look at the huge half-orc and sighs turning to Jenna and hands her the other 1 GP as promised as well as 5 GP for Jenna to give to her cousin Ug for wasting his time, "thank you, Jenna but no thank you! I am sorry but he is far too big to drive the cart as he will take up too much room... we just have the one draft horse to pull the cart, ourselves and our equipment. So given his size... it's just not workable, upkeep alone with feeding him would cost a fortune. As a farm hand, bodyguard or just a roadie to fetch and carry... to walk behind the cart sure... but not as a driver, and it's a driver... a skilled teamster that we need."
Looking at the others "looks like we will have to do without for now... if you still want to leave today I suggest you gather up and load your things so we can get going. I have my things right Bag of Holding here with me so I am good to go."