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Brand crouches down to look at the two unconscious people at his feet, assessing if either might yet live.

Medicine Check, if needed: 2

if he cant tell [[which seems likely!]], he uses a dagger to slice some material from one of the mens cloaks/trousers/shirts to bind their wrists, then uses a first aid kit on on the scimitar weilder. [[ Do I need a skill check for that? ]]

[[Normally you wouldn't, but you don't have healer's kit on your list of around-town equipment, which makes sense because it is fairly bulky. You could use a vial of Stink of Life. However...]]

With all the blood, Brand cannot tell the condition of the two men and so begins to cut up the cloak of the man who Tambor impaled with his sword.

As he does so—amazingly—the man begins to stir. [[3 Death save successes in a row.]]

[[That's it for me tonight. Ciao.]]

but you don't have healer's kit on your list of around-town equipment

[[ He has his SOP equipment with him (around-town is when he expects no trouble and it's day time -- eg lunch with Minton); he selected SOP as per this link. SOP does in include a healers kit.

Nevertheless, he needs to asses the bodies, and get it out of his pack, so I assume the guy starts waking as he's doing that... ]]

Brand's eyes narrow, "You're a tough one. I'd lie still if you know what's good for you, and let me tend to your friend."

As he is saying this, he throws the man's weapons down the corridor, and those of the other fallen man/woman. If any look particularly nice, he might just move them out of reach of the man, behind or beside himself. He'll also check for concealed weapons, remembering Rawl.

He looks at the man with undisguised disgust, "Move a muscle and you won't see the sunrise...it's up to you."

[[ If healers kit it too bulky for his backpack, he can take half a kit or something in future, but I *think* you thought the SOP was acceptable. Healers kits are supposed to work 10 times, he'd really only want to take enough for a small number of people; so perhaps bulk could be reduced by removing some bandages etc? ]]

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but you don't have healer's kit on your list of around-town equipment

[[ He has his SOP equipment with him (around-town is when he expects no trouble and it's day time -- eg lunch with Minton); he selected SOP as per this link. SOP does in include a healers kit.

[[Can we please use the equipment page on the D&D Beyond character sheet for noting what equipment Brand is carrying (placing his other gear, with its location, in the 'Other possessions' tab). Doing this means that it is in a known location and also keeps track of things like charges and encumbrance automatically. I do it for the dwarvish bard I'm playing here and its quite easy and convenient.]]

Nevertheless, he needs to asses the bodies, and get it out of his pack, so I assume the guy starts waking as he's doing that... ]]

Brand's eyes narrow, "You're a tough one. I'd lie still if you know what's good for you, and let me tend to your friend."

The man doesn't pay much attention to Brand and starts to cough up blood.

As he is saying this, he throws the man's weapons down the corridor, and those of the other fallen man/woman. If any look particularly nice, he might just move them out of reach of the man, behind or beside himself. He'll also check for concealed weapons, remembering Rawl.

[[The weapons they are using are all of common quality, nothing special, and the man with the scimitar also had a dagger, which Brand removes.]]

He looks at the man with undisguised disgust, "Move a muscle and you won't see the sunrise...it's up to you."

The man groans and says, "I'm dying... Take me to the Temple... I want to die in the light of the eternal flame..."

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[[ If healers kit it too bulky for his backpack, he can take half a kit or something in future, but I *think* you thought the SOP was acceptable. Healers kits are supposed to work 10 times, he'd really only want to take enough for a small number of people; so perhaps bulk could be reduced by removing some bandages etc? ]]

[[See above comment about using the D&D Beyond character sheet equipment list. It can be customised (the healer's kit could be easily split in two) and is really quite useful. AND it is in a known location.]]

[[Also, please make rolls for the missed Perception and Medicine checks.]]

Tambor's man, holding a hand to his freely bleeding wound, moves closer and says, "I'd be leaving them be, Sir. Master Tambor will be back soon, he'll be telling us what to do. And I'd be appreciative if you saw to my arm."

[[ I'll try to use the sheet; I couldn't see an easy way of having 2-4 gear sets, and we were reduced to using the 'notes' tab, iirc... and the forums were much easier in that regard. Will try again, at least for SOP stuff, since that is when it matters most.

Edit: FWIW, the equipment list on the character sheet does have a 'Healers Kit' listed as current...if you did not see it does that mean I have done something wrong? IIRC, the last time I updated current gear was the previous night...so apart from caltrops etc, it *should* be close to the SOP list; I will continue to check, but if you didn't see the healers kit it implies I did something wrong...so I'd like to know.

Edit 2: He has 3 disguise kits, but only one carried...how should that be handed?

Edit 3: Looking again at character sheet, I think that the only thing it was missing was soft leather gloves... so have I missed something in setting it up? ]]

[[ Edit 4: I've now removed stuff that he's not got with him (like arrows etc). How should I handle his magic sword...it's a special item and deleting it because he's not carrying it seems unwise without fully understanding the inventory system ]]

 Brand grimaces, "My apologies, I did not realise you were wounded. Of course,"

He waves the man over, "One of us should watch this one, keep an eye on him and I'll see to your wounds."

As he works he asks, "Do you have comrades who need help. I'm no expert, but I can at least try to stop them from dying."

[[ Is the one with the Scimitar wound Severn? ]]

Perception XP: 9

Medicine XP: 12

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[[ I'll try to use the sheet; I couldn't see an easy way of having 2-4 gear sets, and we were reduced to using the 'notes' tab, iirc... and the forums were much easier in that regard. Will try again, at least for SOP stuff, since that is when it matters most.

[[

I hadn't realised Brand had so much stuff with him. Brand was carrying 77 lbs of gear and two backpacks, which I will assume you will see as being unrealistic because it is—very. The most important things to me about this regarding the current situation are the following: 1) This would have prevented Brand from entering/leaving the roof space of the building as quickly as he did because the access hatch would not have allowed him to go through so quickly while wearing a backpack. 2) This will change how people perceive him when visible. 

I have rationalised his equipment list on the D&D Beyond character sheet. He is now carrying a single backpack with less than 30 lbs of gear in it (the extra gear is in the 'Other possessions' tab and presumable at either the family residence or the estate; please decide which.) As to how he got through the small access hatch, I will ignore it for now, but won't in the future. 

And in future, instead of having prepared gear sets, I would prefer actually adding stuff to the equipment list so that encumbrance can be taken into account. Gear sets are obviously too prone to misunderstandings between us.

]]

Edit: FWIW, the equipment list on the character sheet does have a 'Healers Kit' listed as current...if you did not see it does that mean I have done something wrong? IIRC, the last time I updated current gear was the previous night...so apart from caltrops etc, it *should* be close to the SOP list; I will continue to check, but if you didn't see the healers kit it implies I did something wrong...so I'd like to know.

[[It is there and made the cut. However, in future you could think about customising it to make it contain fewer uses and be lighter.]]

Edit 2: He has 3 disguise kits, but only one carried...how should that be handed?

[[No disguise kit. It didn't make the rationalisation cut.]]

Edit 3: Looking again at character sheet, I think that the only thing it was missing was soft leather gloves... so have I missed something in setting it up? ]]

[[See above. I have also added Brand's bandolier, which would not be considered part of normal traveller's clothes.]]

[[ Edit 4: I've now removed stuff that he's not got with him (like arrows etc). How should I handle his magic sword...it's a special item and deleting it because he's not carrying it seems unwise without fully understanding the inventory system ]]

[[I have defined Brand's sword in D&D Beyond. If you type Brand into the Filter field of the 'Manage Equipment' pop-up box, it will appear and can be added when needed.]]

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 Brand grimaces, "My apologies, I did not realise you were wounded. Of course,"

He waves the man over, "One of us should watch this one, keep an eye on him and I'll see to your wounds."

[[He only has one, a stab wound to the side.]]

As he works he asks, "Do you have comrades who need help. I'm no expert, but I can at least try to stop them from dying."

"Master Tambor took a hit," he replies as Brand starts to minister to his wounds [[This use is purely cosmetic and doesn't reduce the charges on the healer's kit as he is not requiring stabilisation.]]

[[ Is the one with the Scimitar wound Severn? ]]

[[No, but Brand can now tell that the man is no longer breathing.]]

Perception XP: 9

Medicine XP: 12

[[I have changed the experience regaining rules. Proficiency in the skill doesn't matter any more; it is just a straight level x 5 experience point gain. With regard to the above, Brand gains 15 experience points.]]

I have rationalised his equipment list

Looks mostly fine with me. Clearly two backpacks was a mistake (and pointless; he does own a satchel and a backpack). I intended to remove the swords pending your explanation about the Brand version and the way inventory worked. The vast bulk of his carried weight is and was armour and weapons. The 3(!!) scimitars and spare(!) backpack total 14 lb.

I have also:

- removed the 'Silvered' Scimitar entirely as it was just my crude version prior to the Brand one.
- he does not have two lanterns, one now deleted....
- I have increased the weight of the bandolier; it's a solid item.

Carried on his person:

- thieves tools

In backpack:

- bell
- case (removed to 'other')
- candle??? (Did I really add that? For wax? Or did you add?)
- fishing line and kooks (removes to 'other' - this would be in travel gear)
- gloves x 3 (one being worn)
- mirror
- rope (silk)
- sack
- wax (is there a cultural reason he would need this when on a mish?)
- whistle
- small knife
- snacks
- soap??? (did I really have this???) - moved to 'other'
- string
- tinder box (see below)
- water flask (small)

The only things I would like to add back are:
- a small hooded lantern and a small (half) flask of oil
- the dice set -- this is tiny and adds some social possibilities.
- he would ordinarily carry caltrops and ball bearings as well. 

Also very happy to halve the Healers Kit and change the Tinder Box'  to just be flint and steel ... it's for the oil/lantern.

Without these additions the backpack weighs 17lb (about the same as my regular day pack with laptop!) -- of which weight, 5lb is the backpack itself! Adding a normal oil flask and normal lantern lifts it by 3lb...though I originally had 'small' next to each of these -- ie. a half flask and a less effective/smaller lantern, so might argue 2lb. Bringing the total pack weight to 19lb, I think.

If we halve the weight of the Healers Kit, add a 2/3 weight lantern and oil, and halve the tinder box weight, it becomes 14 lb in total...which is light carry-on baggage. I would further suggest that he probably has a custom backpack that is more like a day pack; the standard backpack is probably a huge one for long distance journeys (he would not be carrying a Lowe-Pro 40 litre pack with him! (As you correctly point out).

So, here's my thinking for the Backpack contents:

Small Backpack - 3lb (not 5)

- Bell
- Gloves (silk)
- Gloves (soft leather)
- Healers Kit (half) 1.5lb
- Insect Repellant
- Mirror, Steel 0.5
- Pouch (other in clothes) 1lb
- Rope, Silk 5lb
- Sack 0.5lb
- Whistle (probably in a pocket, really)
- small knife
- String
- Flint & Steel
- Stick of life x 4
- Water flask, small 1lb
- Oil flask, small, 1lb
- Hooded Lantern, Small, 1lb
- Dice (probably on person as well, if possible, but pack is fine)

Totalling 14.5lb (inclding the 3lb backpack).

Clearly the other stuff does NOT weigh nothing, so perhaps 2lb for miscellaneous, making 16.5lb. Ball bearing and calltrops will add 2lb each. He might skip the bearings.

Given Brand's size, cloak and armour, they probably affected him getting through the hatch than what is a comparitely tiny (child's?) backpack.

Edit: some sizes...I got worried about the bulk of the rope...

- 15m (50') rope, probably only 6mm diameter, but lets assume a 1cm (probably knotted) 'square' rope for easy calculation. 1cm x 1cm x 1500cm = 1500cc = 1.5 litres. So, that looks OK to me. It's probably the biggest item, but my laptop backpack is a 26 litre bag, and I expect Brand has somthing smaller (say 15-20 litre?).

- The other big items are the water, oil, and (small) lantern...the two fluids total 1 litre, so say 1.5 litres...and the lamp is presumably bulky so maybe 2 litres?

- so the biggest items all together total 5 litres; probably the backpack sticks 4-8" out from his back, depending mostly on the size of the small lantern. If a door/hatch/hole is square or circular, then limiting dimension would still most likely be his shoulder width.

- the more I think about this, the more I wonder if he really just has a 10-15 litre backpack...unless I'm really screwing up the numbers, but they look right to me.

]]

XP Updated: 1540 was 1525

Brand tends the wounds and then works on the unconscious dagger wielder, if still alive.

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I have rationalised his equipment list

Looks mostly fine with me. Clearly two backpacks was a mistake (and pointless; he does own a satchel and a backpack). I intended to remove the swords pending your explanation about the Brand version and the way inventory worked. The vast bulk of his carried weight is and was armour and weapons. The 3(!!) scimitars and spare(!) backpack total 14 lb.

I have also:

- removed the 'Silvered' Scimitar entirely as it was just my crude version prior to the Brand one.
- he does not have two lanterns, one now deleted....
- I have increased the weight of the bandolier; it's a solid item.

[[Check.]]

Carried on his person:

- thieves tools

[[Presumably also a coin pouch, and where is his signet ring? Not on his finger presumably?]]

In backpack:

- bell
- case (removed to 'other')
- candle??? (Did I really add that? For wax? Or did you add?)

[[It was probably part of one of the standard equipment packs, which I would have added at the beginning.]]

- fishing line and kooks (removes to 'other' - this would be in travel gear)
- gloves x 3 (one being worn)
- mirror

[[The mirror is probably polished brass or silver-coated iron, they don't have stainless steel in this world, which would be required to make it reflective.]]

- rope (silk)- sack
- wax (is there a cultural reason he would need this when on a mish?)

[[Brand's signet ring can be used with sealing wax as a form of identification. He wouldn't ordinarily need it for a mission.]]

- whistle
- small knife
- snacks
- soap??? (did I really have this???) - moved to 'other'

[[Equipment pack possibly, I don't remember adding it specially.]]

- string
- tinder box (see below)
- water flask (small)

[[The water flask is currently listed as being steel. As it can't be stainless steel, I suspect you probably want it to be made of another metal as it would rust very quickly made of an iron-based metal.]]

The only things I would like to add back are:
- a small hooded lantern and a small (half) flask of oil

[[He's already used the oil in the washroom and the hooded lantern is too bulky and fragile to my mind, but I have added it and a now-empty oil flask to the equipment list.]]

- the dice set -- this is tiny and adds some social possibilities. 

[[Added.]]

- he would ordinarily carry caltrops and ball bearings as well. 

Also very happy to halve the Healers Kit and change the Tinder Box'  to just be flint and steel ... it's for the oil/lantern.

[[Reduced the Healer's Kit to half size and changed the Tinder Box to just Flint & Steel.]]

 

Without these additions the backpack weighs 17lb (about the same as my regular day pack with laptop!) -- of which weight, 5lb is the backpack itself! Adding a normal oil flask and normal lantern lifts it by 3lb...though I originally had 'small' next to each of these -- ie. a half flask and a less effective/smaller lantern, so might argue 2lb. Bringing the total pack weight to 19lb, I think.

If we halve the weight of the Healers Kit, add a 2/3 weight lantern and oil, and halve the tinder box weight, it becomes 14 lb in total...which is light carry-on baggage. I would further suggest that he probably has a custom backpack that is more like a day pack; the standard backpack is probably a huge one for long distance journeys (he would not be carrying a Lowe-Pro 40 litre pack with him! (As you correctly point out).

So, here's my thinking for the Backpack contents:

Small Backpack - 3lb (not 5)

- Bell
- Gloves (silk)
- Gloves (soft leather)
- Healers Kit (half) 1.5lb
- Insect Repellant
- Mirror, Steel 0.5
- Pouch (other in clothes) 1lb
- Rope, Silk 5lb
- Sack 0.5lb
- Whistle (probably in a pocket, really)
- small knife
- String
- Flint & Steel
- Stick of life x 4
- Water flask, small 1lb
- Oil flask, small, 1lb
- Hooded Lantern, Small, 1lb
- Dice (probably on person as well, if possible, but pack is fine)

Totalling 14.5lb (inclding the 3lb backpack).

Clearly the other stuff does NOT weigh nothing, so perhaps 2lb for miscellaneous, making 16.5lb. Ball bearing and calltrops will add 2lb each. He might skip the bearings.

[[You have 7 lbs worth of daggers. Are any of these in the back pack? And, just for interest, where are they?]]

Given Brand's size, cloak and armour, they probably affected him getting through the hatch than what is a comparitely tiny (child's?) backpack.

[[The hatch was small and not regularly used, that why he was covered with dust when he pushed it open.]]

Edit: some sizes...I got worried about the bulk of the rope...

- 15m (50') rope, probably only 6mm diameter, but lets assume a 1cm (probably knotted) 'square' rope for easy calculation. 1cm x 1cm x 1500cm = 1500cc = 1.5 litres. So, that looks OK to me. It's probably the biggest item, but my laptop backpack is a 26 litre bag, and I expect Brand has somthing smaller (say 15-20 litre?).

- The other big items are the water, oil, and (small) lantern...the two fluids total 1 litre, so say 1.5 litres...and the lamp is presumably bulky so maybe 2 litres?

- so the biggest items all together total 5 litres; probably the backpack sticks 4-8" out from his back, depending mostly on the size of the small lantern. If a door/hatch/hole is square or circular, then limiting dimension would still most likely be his shoulder width.

- the more I think about this, the more I wonder if he really just has a 10-15 litre backpack...unless I'm really screwing up the numbers, but they look right to me.

]]

[[

I think we need to err of the side of inefficiency when it comes to the size of the back pace because the more efficiently packed the backpack is the harder it likely is to unstow and stow specific items quickly. Lots of little pouches could be used to make access more efficient, but that would tend to make the backpack bulkier because the things inside couldn't merge together to make a smaller bundle because they would be being held apart. Also, the backpack is likely made of thicker material than the nylon today's day packs are made of.

Anyway, I'm happier now, but clearly Brand—while wearing his backpack—will be assumed to be some sort of traveller.

]]

XP Updated: 1540 was 1525

[[Check.]]

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Brand tends the wounds and then works on the unconscious dagger wielder, if still alive.

[[The dagger wielder is the one who is conscious, and the scimitiar wielder is dead.]]

Tambor's man keeps watch on the injured villain while Brand sees to his stab wound. 

"If you don't mind me asking, where did you come from?"

[[You have 7 lbs worth of daggers. Are any of these in the back pack? And, just for interest, where are they?]]

[[ I believe 6:

- 3 bandolier
- 2 Belt
- 1 Boot]]

In terms of backpack origanization, he doesn't really need pouches so much as cloth or leather dividers. How about:

One side:

- Rope, Silk -- on one side, taking up full height of pack

Other side:

- Healers kits stacked
- with Stink of life x 4

Loose at bottom (or in a small back):

- small knife
- Bell
- Gloves (silk)
- Gloves (soft leather)
- Insect Repellant

Against back:

- Mirror, Steel 0.5

In mddle:

- Oil, water

Top:

- Lantern(?)
- Pouch (other in clothes) 1lb
- Sack (he seems to use this often)
- String
- Flint & Steel

Not in pack, probably in pockets(?):

- Whistle (probably in a pocket, really)
- Dice (are probably on his person in a pocket)

The only item of contention is the 'Hooded Lantern'. This was to fulfill the function of providing light if he does not have Darkvision going. Is there a workable alternative? I have no desire for a special lantern of any knd in particular, merely a light source that works in bad weather. Torches would seem even more bulky.

I think we also previously discussed the using a sack or bag as an 'inner' for the pack to reduce weather damage.

And just checking...we agree it's a small backpack, probably smaller than airline hand luggage?

Re: Signet Ring: as before, on a chain around his neck.

"If you don't mind me asking, where did you come from?"

Brand shakes his head and sighs in exasperation, "I was nearby and saw three very dubious characters flee the house. As I approached the door, I saw Master Tambor...who I only know by reputation...in a fight for his life. I believe Tambor to be a man of good character. So...I had little choice."

"What is this all about? Is this his house?"

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[[You have 7 lbs worth of daggers. Are any of these in the back pack? And, just for interest, where are they?]]

[[ I believe 6: [[Correct. I miscounted]]

- 3 bandolier
- 2 Belt
- 1 Boot]]

In terms of backpack origanization, he doesn't really need pouches so much as cloth or leather dividers. How about:

One side:

- Rope, Silk -- on one side, taking up full height of pack

Other side:

- Healers kits stacked
- with Stink of life x 4

Loose at bottom (or in a small back):

- small knife
- Bell
- Gloves (silk)
- Gloves (soft leather)
- Insect Repellant

Against back:

- Mirror, Steel 0.5

In mddle:

- Oil, water

Top:

- Lantern(?)
- Pouch (other in clothes) 1lb
- Sack (he seems to use this often)
- String
- Flint & Steel

Not in pack, probably in pockets(?):

- Whistle (probably in a pocket, really)
- Dice (are probably on his person in a pocket)

The only item of contention is the 'Hooded Lantern'. This was to fulfill the function of providing light if he does not have Darkvision going. Is there a workable alternative? I have no desire for a special lantern of any knd in particular, merely a light source that works in bad weather. Torches would seem even more bulky.

[[There are magical solutions, but they would need to be found as part of play.]]

 

I think we also previously discussed the using a sack or bag as an 'inner' for the pack to reduce weather damage.

And just checking...we agree it's a small backpack, probably smaller than airline hand luggage?

[[I'm just happy that it now contains less than 30 lbs. I also suspect the rope would need to be carefully wound up and tied to fit in the pack as described, which means once it was taken out, it wouldn't go back in as quickly or easily.]]

Re: Signet Ring: as before, on a chain around his neck.

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"If you don't mind me asking, where did you come from?"

Brand shakes his head and sighs in exasperation, "I was nearby and saw three very dubious characters flee the house. As I approached the door, I saw Master Tambor...who I only know by reputation...in a fight for his life. I believe Tambor to be a man of good character. So...I had little choice."

"What is this all about? Is this his house?"

"No," replies the wounded man. "I don't know who this place belongs to. We just got a tip-off that a group of religious zealots would be attacking a house in this street tonight. Master Tambor has been after them for days. Their actions are bad for business."

At this point, Brand hears Tambor's voice coming from the back of the house. "Where are the owners?" Tambor asks. "This stove is still hot."

Tambor appears in the corridor and asks loudly of Brand, "Is this your house, sir?"

"No, not mine. I just said to your man here that I thought it might be yours..."

He glances at the bodies, "I've been gone for two or three months, and the city...has changed -- and not for the better."

"Yes," agrees Tambor approaching up the corridor to where Brand is still tending to the injured man. "These are turbulent time. Now, let's gain some control over this situation."

He looks out into the street and then back down the narrow corridor before pointing at the front door and saying, "Let's close that front door to keep out the gawkers and move everyone into the kitchen where we have enough room to scratch ourselves."

He then reaches down and begins dragging the dead man in the direction of the kitchen.

If he has finished tending to the injured man, he starts to drag the wounded one inside to the kitchen. Otherwise he just shuts the door, moving the Dagger Man if necessary, before continuing with the woulded man.

[[ I know it's currently cosmetic, but how about healers kit does *something* when used on a wounded person (and consumes it)? eg. double normal healing from short or long rest? Or +1d4 from short rest? It seems sensible to bandage/treat people after a battle, and it also seems sensible it should have an effect. In a modern context it reduces infection and speeds healing, I think. ]]

[[ Thinking about gear and organization (OCD time!):.

- a 'backpack' is defined as 27 litres (1 cubic foot); as noted this is FAR more than brand needs. He actually needs more of a Satchel worn on the back, I think.
- Brands pack is probably 2/3 that size (say 18 litres); using surface area as a proxy for weight that means around 75% the weight. It probably has some fixed components (like buckles and straps) whose weight does not really change, so all up maybe 80% of the weight for just the pack?
- you've previously raised the issue of opening a pack in bad weather, and I suggested he used a sack inside. Given the size of the pack now, I suggest he uses 4 small (quarter, or 1/8th size) sacks (perhaps lighter cotton(?) bags commonly used to store flour, caf, or something like that): one contains the rope, one with medical (SoL and Kits), and two in the centre with the miscellaneous junk as per my earlier arrangement (upper one and lower one). The net weight of these bags would be roughly the same as one (or one half) sack.
- The top three bags and mirror should be reasonably accessible; the bottom one less so.
- This results in 1.5lb total extra weight: 1lb extra weight because I underestimated the weight of the actual backpack; (now 4lb) and 0.5 LB for the inner bags.
- He still has a spare sack as before, perhaps next to the mirror, for other uses.

By my earlier volume calculation, his pack is probably only half full, or a little more....so he can probably add a dagger or two and a book or similar items without too much trouble. And probably a disguise kit, should he need to do so...especially if it's just for a specific disguise (ie. no fake hair, only one dye etc). The rope should be reasonably easy to 'stuff' back in its bag using this method.

Also, as previously noted, his swords would attach to the side of the pack. If he needed a bedrool, it would be strapped to the bottom as per 5e suggestion.

Edit 2: He probably DOES have 2 packs now! One full size one for travel that has his rations and fishing gear etc, and he just stuffs this one inside .... I will amend his sheet.

Under this model: the pack itself weighs 4 lbs, and carries 14lb of gear.

Edit 3: I am not sure how to interpret carrying capacity in DnD 5e. A 27 litre pack can only carry 30lb of gear. If this is a statement about strength-of-materials, it makes no sense. It's also not a measure of what 27 litres of water, gold or rock weights. So I assume it's  a proxy for volume (to stop people stuffing packs -- though the 'Adventurers Pack' has 10 torches, which seems deeply implausible to me). In any case, I think we are already trying to manage volume directly so the weight limits are a lot less relevant -- other than what they mean for encumberance etc.

Let me know any of the above is a problem  ]]

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If he has finished tending to the injured man, he starts to drag the wounded one inside to the kitchen. Otherwise he just shuts the door, moving the Dagger Man if necessary, before continuing with the woulded man.

[[ I know it's currently cosmetic, but how about healers kit does *something* when used on a wounded person (and consumes it)? eg. double normal healing from short or long rest? Or +1d4 from short rest? It seems sensible to bandage/treat people after a battle, and it also seems sensible it should have an effect. In a modern context it reduces infection and speeds healing, I think. ]]

[[It already does, but only if you have Healer as a feat, so what you suggest would devalue that feat, which I would prefer not to do. Note that I do allow Stink of Life to not only revive unconscious characters but also do something similar to what you are suggesting, so perhaps a Healer's kit isn't necessary for most people.]]

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[[ Thinking about gear and organization (OCD time!):.

- a 'backpack' is defined as 27 litres (1 cubic foot); as noted this is FAR more than brand needs. He actually needs more of a Satchel worn on the back, I think.
- Brands pack is probably 2/3 that size (say 18 litres); using surface area as a proxy for weight that means around 75% the weight. It probably has some fixed components (like buckles and straps) whose weight does not really change, so all up maybe 80% of the weight for just the pack?
- you've previously raised the issue of opening a pack in bad weather, and I suggested he used a sack inside. Given the size of the pack now, I suggest he uses 4 small (quarter, or 1/8th size) sacks (perhaps lighter cotton(?) bags commonly used to store flour, caf, or something like that): one contains the rope, one with medical (SoL and Kits), and two in the centre with the miscellaneous junk as per my earlier arrangement (upper one and lower one). The net weight of these bags would be roughly the same as one (or one half) sack.
- The top three bags and mirror should be reasonably accessible; the bottom one less so.
- This results in 1.5lb total extra weight: 1lb extra weight because I underestimated the weight of the actual backpack; (now 4lb) and 0.5 LB for the inner bags.
- He still has a spare sack as before, perhaps next to the mirror, for other uses.

By my earlier volume calculation, his pack is probably only half full, or a little more....so he can probably add a dagger or two and a book or similar items without too much trouble. And probably a disguise kit, should he need to do so...especially if it's just for a specific disguise (ie. no fake hair, only one dye etc). The rope should be reasonably easy to 'stuff' back in its bag using this method.

Also, as previously noted, his swords would attach to the side of the pack. If he needed a bedrool, it would be strapped to the bottom as per 5e suggestion.

Edit 2: He probably DOES have 2 packs now! One full size one for travel that has his rations and fishing gear etc, and he just stuffs this one inside .... I will amend his sheet.

Under this model: the pack itself weighs 4 lbs, and carries 14lb of gear.

Edit 3: I am not sure how to interpret carrying capacity in DnD 5e. A 27 litre pack can only carry 30lb of gear. If this is a statement about strength-of-materials, it makes no sense. It's also not a measure of what 27 litres of water, gold or rock weights. So I assume it's  a proxy for volume (to stop people stuffing packs -- though the 'Adventurers Pack' has 10 torches, which seems deeply implausible to me). In any case, I think we are already trying to manage volume directly so the weight limits are a lot less relevant -- other than what they mean for encumberance etc.

Let me know any of the above is a problem  ]]

[[I suspect the practice of the above theory would indicate problems with the theory. In particular, the assumption that things like the healer's kit, the disguise kit and 50' of rope are all going to be neatly sized packages is perhaps too convenient and wouldn't be the case in practice. You would also need to be concerned about spillage of liquids and loose solids, especially when doing acrobatic or sudden movements. Proper tight packing and airtight containers will help with this, but that just makes access harder and slower. So, in the end, I think I will only become concerned if things become unrealistic again. Which to me means using the equipment page on D&D Beyond and keeping track of encumbrance.]] 

Tambor's man says he will close the door, which leaves Brand to drag the still-living villain into the kitchen. Here he finds the guard with the crossbow keeping an eye on another of the villains and another dead man lying in a pool of blood, which means of the 8 people Brand saw in the group of home invaders, there are two dead, two captured and four escaped; three out the front and apparently one out the back via a window.

"I don't suppose you have a spare bandage in that healer's kit do you?" asks Tambor, indicating his bloodied shield shoulder. He then looks down at the man he killed in the corridor and adds, "I suspect that man is an ex soldier. He had more fight in him than the rest."

Brand nods, "Of course."

He starts tending to the Tambor and asks, "These were religious zealots, you said? What is your part in this?°

"You're not from the Scholar's Ward, I presume," says Tambor as Brand starts working on the man's shoulder. "My name is Tomas Tambor. I am the Crown's Tax Agent for this area, and I take my responsibility to my tax payers seriously."

"And who might you be?" he then asks. "I'm sorry. You might have told me, but I have forgotten."

[[Make a Medicine check. Less than 5 is considered a failure; the wound is not as bad as it appears.]]

"My name is Alaric...". He glances at the conscious vagabonds and frowns, then continues. "Alaric. And you are right, I do not live in this ward...does your job mean that you know who owns this house?"

Medicine: 12

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"My name is Alaric...". He glances at the conscious vagabonds and frowns, then continues. "Alaric. And you are right, I do not live in this ward...does your job mean that you know who owns this house?"

Medicine: 17

Brand's ministrations successfully staunch the flow of blood and elicit only a minor wince from Tambor in the process.

"Not off the top of my head," says Tambor, in reply while frowning a little. "I could certainly find out. But, truth be told, I would have thought the house next door would have been more of a target than this one. It is the house of a known Arion priest wanted for questioning in regard to the death of a seeker of the Donai Temple."

Tambor then starts to laugh as the two captives turn to look at each other in confusion.

"Is this not the house of the Arion priest: Simad?" asks the man whose wounds Brand bound.

Tambor just laughs louder and the town two guards join in after a moment's hesitation.

Tambor's man just shake his head and mutters a single word: 'Amateurs'.

[[ lol ]]

Brand grimaces, and shakes his head sadly, "How has it come to pass that ordinary citizens now feel they can target anyone on suspicion of being an Arion worshipper...and how is it that a...tax agent...is the one trying to being sense and good order? You said it was bad for business...and I admire your dedication to your job...but, I admit to being somewhat mystified."

Tambor looks at the two guards in the kitchen and smiles before saying, "It is in the best interest of the Crown that the Scholar's Ward is a place of peace and prosperity. In this, the local head of the city guard and I agree and he is all too happy for me to provide what small assistance I can."

"Now," he says, as Brand finishes tending to his wound. "How did you get caught up in all this? And why are you wandering the streets loaded down with so many weapons... Five by my count."

Brand shrugs, "Old habits. And tonight...well...tonight those habits were reinforced. Besides, the best way to avoid trouble is to look like too much trouble yourself."

Then he smiles [[rogueishly?]] and looks around, "I think I do that, don't you?"

"As to how I got caught up in this; I explained to this fine gentleman" he says, indicating the guard whose wounds he attended earlier, "that I was near the house and saw three people fleeing, which seems like suspicious behaviour to me. As I approached, I saw you in what looked like a battle for your life, against two opponents. I know you only by reputation, and what I have heard and seen suggests you are an honest man of good character. So, I had little choice but to assist. Though it seems you had things well in hand."