"He doesn't have an aura," says one of the men, who is standing a little bit back from the others.

The hand leader relaxes a little and with two quick gestures he sends two of his men back to mind the doors of the bank.

"We are just taking precautions... sir," says the leader, his hand still on the hilt of his scimitar. "There was a robbery at the Bank of Sorenden last night and we have been told to be extra cautious. However, if you will leave your weapons on the table over there, you can continue your business."

At this point, a bank employee enters the foyer from the direction of the bank's main chamber and says, "My apologies for the inconvenience, Sir. But I hope you will appreciate that the security of our customer's valuables are of paramount importance to the bank.

[[Please list what weapons Brand leaves on the table and what weapons, if any, he keeps on his person And, if you do try to keep any weapons, please make a Deception check.]]

[[ I believe he carries 6 iron daggers and one silvered, when going around town; he would probably take off his satchel, remove the empty sack, and put the daggers from his person and the satchel into the sack, and leave the sack on the table. 

The intent is to hand over all weapons. Probably before entering he would put the concealed weapons in the sack; if he normally removes all weapons he'd prefer not to alarm the bank officials unduly. ]]

Brand bows slightly to the bank official, "I appreciate any and all efforts you take to keep the wealth of this city safe!" [[ Use his name, if known: "Master X...I appreciate..." ]]

As he removes his weapons, he places them in the sack and puts it on the table, then turns to the hand leader.

"It is huge a relief to see the bank so well guarded. I had heard about the robbery, from the town crier. Most outrageous! Who could commit such a heinous crime? Have you caught all of the lowlife vagabonds yet?"

The bank employee, who steps aside while Brand finishes dealing with the hand leader, is a young man that Brand doesn't recognise.

[[Question: Are the daggers all iron? I asked this question back here, but can't find the answer.]]

As Brand moves to the table he sees that there is a wooden tray already on it containing an ornate dagger in a scabbard. The hand leader watches on with increasing amazement as Brand divests himself of all his daggers and places them in the sack. [[I think I've seen this scene in a movie.]]

[[Question: Brand didn't use his signet ring before, but I assume he is carrying it as it might be needed to do business at the bank. However, what I would like to know now is whether he is wearing it at this moment.]]

[[ Sorry, I saw the earlier question and forgot to answer. The silvered dagger (bandolier) would be bronze, and one other, probably the one in the boot. He carries more daggers when expecting trouble, and that would include two more bronze ones. I will edit the SOP post when I get a chance.

Re ring: on a chain around his neck (I assume it affects grip and gloves etc).

I thought you said that he had a personal contact at the bank who knows him (as well as a letter), so would ii be correct in saying that usually ring is not required? What is it need for? ]]

 After his weapons are removed, Brand smiles sheepishly at the hand leader, "Big day in the market."

Then he goes on to make the remarks above.

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[[ Sorry, I saw the earlier question and forgot to answer. The silvered dagger (bandolier) would be bronze, and one other, probably the one in the boot. He carries more daggers when expecting trouble, and that would include two more bronze ones. I will edit the SOP post when I get a chance.

[[Can you edit the character sheet as well please, I refer to that regularly.]]

Re ring: on a chain around his neck (I assume it affects grip and gloves etc).

[[Thanks.]]

I thought you said that he had a personal contact at the bank who knows him (as well as a letter), so would ii be correct in saying that usually ring is not required? What is it need for?

[[Normally no, but the ring is a non-technical form of two-factor authentication that would be necessary for placing seals on formal documents and useful at the times when he is not personally known by the people who he is doing business with. It is also a publicly visible representation of his class, which might affect the way he is treated.]]

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 After his weapons are removed, Brand smiles sheepishly at the hand leader, "Big day in the market."

Then he goes on to make the remarks above.

The hand leader smiles at Brand's comment and asks, "If you don't mind my asking, why do you have a dagger with a silvered blade?"

Brand glances at the sack, then back to the hand leader. "You have good eyes. I have, on occasion, been attacked by creatures that seem strangely resistant to cold iron."

[[ You have not responded in any way to this comment from earlier posts: ]]

Brand goes on to say, "It is huge a relief to see the bank so well guarded. I had heard about the robbery, from the town crier. Most outrageous! Who could commit such a heinous crime? Have you caught -- or at least identified -- all of the lowlife vagabonds yet?"

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Brand glances at the sack, then back to the hand leader. "You have good eyes. I have, on occasion, been attacked by creatures that seem strangely resistant to cold iron."

[[ You have not responded in any way to this comment from earlier posts: ]]

Brand goes on to say, "It is huge a relief to see the bank so well guarded. I had heard about the robbery, from the town crier. Most outrageous! Who could commit such a heinous crime? Have you caught -- or at least identified -- all of the lowlife vagabonds yet?"

[[The characters Brand is interacting with get to do things too: i.e., respond to his actions, make observations, ask questions resulting from those observations which require some sort of response from him, etc. This is a conversation, not a monologue.]]

"I don't know the details, but I have heard that some of the robbers were killed, and that others got away," the hand leader says in response to Brand's question about the robbery.

Then he asks a question of his own: "So, what sort of creatures have you used your silvered weapon on?"

[[The characters Brand is interacting with get to do things too:]]

[[ I guess I shouldn't be so lazy in writing (I blame using my phone), I had imagined that he did the following:

After his weapons are removed, Brand smiles sheepishly at the hand leader, "Big day in the market. It is huge a relief to see the bank so well guarded. I had heard about the robbery, from the town crier. Most outrageous! Who could commit such a heinous crime? Have you caught -- or at least identified -- all of the lowlife vagabonds yet?"

...which isn't *much* of a monologue 8-) ]]

[[ In the past, the silvered stuff was, I *think* some undead (undead lizardmen and *maybe* the vampire?) and a were-rat and a werewolf; I have no idea how this translates to 5e. Is it still relevant/correct? ]]

Brand pauses, "Undead and were-creatures, for the most part. Thankfully it does not see much use!" he says. "Do they know the identities of those still at large?" [[ he wouldn't ask if the town crier has already announced it ]]

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[[The characters Brand is interacting with get to do things too:]]

[[ I guess I shouldn't be so lazy in writing (I blame using my phone), I had imagined that he did the following:

After his weapons are removed, Brand smiles sheepishly at the hand leader, "Big day in the market. It is huge a relief to see the bank so well guarded. I had heard about the robbery, from the town crier. Most outrageous! Who could commit such a heinous crime? Have you caught -- or at least identified -- all of the lowlife vagabonds yet?"

...which isn't *much* of a monologue 8-) ]]

[[ In the past, the silvered stuff was, I *think* some undead (undead lizardmen and *maybe* the vampire?) and a were-rat and a werewolf; I have no idea how this translates to 5e. Is it still relevant/correct? ]]

[[The undead creatures are definitely relevant (see 'The Restless Dead' under the 'Miscellaneous things' category on the World site).]]

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Brand pauses, "Undead and were-creatures, for the most part. Thankfully it does not see much use!" he says. "Do they know the identities of those still at large?" [[ he wouldn't ask if the town crier has already announced it ]]

The hand leader gives a little shudder and then a shrug and says, "I've been assigned here in the bank for the last couple of tendays, so I haven't heard much about what's going on in the other districts of the city."

Then he says, "So, you're an adventurer by trade? Exploring ancient ruins and the like? That explains all the weapons, but surely you don't really need to wear them in Constantine."

Brand shrugs, "Old habits. Now if you will excuse me...", he turns to the bank staff member. "Master [X/.../Sir], perhaps we can conduct our business in private?"

The hand leader backs away with a bow and a smile and indicates that Brand is free to enter.

Leaving the hand leader and his daggers in the foyer, Brand enters the bank proper on the heels of the bank employee.

"Our apologies," says the bank employee to Brand, "but better safe than sorry, yes?" He then asks, "Now, how can the bank help you today, sir?"

Looking around, Brand can see a handful of customers in the bank with about the same number of bank employees going about their duties. Employees can be told apart from customers by the basic black clothing, which is ornamented by the bank's crest: an Engelian lion sitting atop a locked chest.

Unfortunately, the person he normally deals with isn't in sight.

"I was hoping to access my lockbox, if that is possible?"

"Certainly, Sir," says the employee directing Brand towards one of the privacy rooms. "Might I have your name, Sir?"

"Alaric Brand"; he says, as he pulls the signet ring from around his neck and shows it to the banker.

"Certainly, Sir," says the employee taking a perfunctory look at the ring. He then opens the door to one of the private chambers and motions for Brand to enter.

"If don't mind waiting in here, Sir, I will bring the box shortly. Would you like me to bring you some caf as well?"

Brand enters and nods, "That would be most kind."

[[Edit: I don't recall if he needs a key, has a key etc.If he has a key then I assume it would be around his neck also, since there's probab;y no safer place. Or in his bandolier.

I also admit to curiosity: if he has a key is it a real key, or something magical? Does he think he could pick the lock of such boxes? ]]

A couple of minutes later, a woman brings Brand a cup of caf, and as she is leaving, the employee returns carrying Brand's lockbox. He places it on the table and the two of them depart leaving Brand alone in the room.

The lockbox is as he remembers it when the bank's magus set it up for him: a shallow, rectangular chest bound with bronze, the metal gleaming as though freshly buffed. He reaches out to touch the lid and feels the magic shift under his fingers as the bronze loses its gleam.

The chest can now be opened by mundane means, the protective magic momentarily negated by his touch (see Arcane Lock).

[[And that's it for me for the night. Ciao.]]

Brand sips his caf, happy to have something to energise him after the big lunch.

He opens the box and checks that the two tool-kits are still there and in good order [[ Disguise and Thieves tools]], then checks the original title copy is as he remembers. Finally, he checks the money in the lockbox and takes out 15e, leaving 45e behind. The new coins go into his second purse, which is securely stored in his bandolier.

[[ Finances updated; now carrying 22e + change ]]

[[ Given that the spell improves the DC on locks and resistance to breakage, should I assume that he does have a key around his neck? If it does have a physical lock as well, he checks it for signs of mistreatment, then makes an assessment as to how hard it might be to pick. ]]

When he is satisfied, he takes a few more sips of his caf, closes the box and signals that he is ready to leave.

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Brand sips his caf, happy to have something to energise him after the big lunch.

He opens the box and checks that the two tool-kits are still there and in good order [[ Disguise and Thieves tools]], then checks the original title copy is as he remembers. Finally, he checks the money in the lockbox and takes out 15e, leaving 45e behind. The new coins go into his second purse, which is securely stored in his bandolier.

[[ Finances updated; now carrying 22e + change ]]

[[ Given that the spell improves the DC on locks and resistance to breakage, should I assume that he does have a key around his neck? If it does have a physical lock as well, he checks it for signs of mistreatment, then makes an assessment as to how hard it might be to pick. ]]

When he is satisfied, he takes a few more sips of his caf, closes the box and signals that he is ready to leave.

 [[Everything is as he expects to find it and the box has a lock (and he has the key). Please make an Investigation check with Advantage to do the assessment.]]

Investigation(A): 21