The Exploits of Misfit Company

Yvan finishes his duties and returns to the dorms, brow creased in thought, however if asked about it, he admits that it's nothing and for them to not worry. When the offer of going to meet with this Master comes forth, the goliath nods. "I'll go too, I suppose."

Kasha wakes up with a loud snort. Smacks her lips, rubs her eyes, and stretches mightily. She is ready for the day.

Alys would make sure Vastra returns safely as well before she considers going to sleep, excited to share with her some of the new spells she's been studying. The wizard would be happy to share her findings and plan a study date to swap spells again.

Noticing the crease in Yvan's brow, Alys would want to check in with him. Although he may not want to talk about it, she wondered WWKD? Looking down at the druid sleeping like a log, not worried about waking her, the elf would scoop her up under the arms and bring her the short distance closer to Yvan. Alys would step over one of his legs and plop them awkwardly in his lap to remind him that they were there for him if he needed them.

Alys would be awoken by Kasha's snort and stretching that would bump her glasses. She'd blink a few times before correcting them. The elf would take her own turn to stretch with a yawn before pulling out her spellbook to review for the day.

Portents: 13 | 16

The directions that came with the gold that the General gave you leads to a large magical items store. The interior is decorated with bright colors and behind the counter there is a gnome sitting on a stool. He has a green beard and a hat that is very large relative to the size of his small body. "Hello, my name is Master Zeppeli. How may I help you today?" 

Bixby gives an elegant bow, and even a small smile. "Mister Bixby. And I expect you can help us quite well today. While my compatriot here-... At least is looking for a means of protection without the stuffiness of armor or shields -- perhaps something stylish like a ring or bracers -- I myself am...hm... There's a few that comes to mind." And he'll begin rattling off quite of number of items or rough ideas of what he wished for, ranging from expanding his magical abilities to multi-use arms and armor.

(@DM: To shortcut/clear up his speech a bit more, assume when asked he gives more details leading to the below items. Obviously he won't be able to pay for it all, but its a general list of what he's after to get the pricing)

Stella gives the man a nod. "Hello. I'm looking for something to help me in battle. Something to make me harder to hit or just tougher."

(Stella would like +1 Studded Leather or an Amulet of Health)

Kasha, with nothing else to do, would slip and poke her head through Alys arms and look at her book. "Why are you always reading and studying?" she'd ask, looking at the words on the page.

Zeppeli has all of the rare magical items you want for sale, at the price of 750gp per item.

Alys' sudden action startles Yvan out of his thoughts once again, the goliath first looking at the snoozing druid then to her, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. She needn't say anything to him to explain why she had done what she had done, he already knowing. His chest tightens, swelling with an overwhelming feeling of the love he had for them two alone. "Thank you, Alys."

When they entered the establishment, Yvan would take a look around, not really sure at just what to get for himself. The money they procured for their work was more than he had ever had before, and it was his. Of course, had anyone needed some spare coin for whatever it was they needed, he didn't mind giving some, but he made sure to have enough for his own items once he found a few he wanted.

(Bracers of Defense, Belt of Hill Giant Strength, and Goggles of Night)

Stella does her shopping quickly and efficiently, grabbing several more things that look like they might be useful as well.

(The amulet and armor, plus a shortbow +1 and 2 doses of dust of disappearance. And a glass jar with 5 doses of restorative ointment)

A rather impressed Bixby has a field day browsing the shop. At times he even throws out the occasional compliment, or even jokingly prods Zeppeli about how he came to acquire some. But eventually his 'list' is narrow down to the four items that would leave his appearance more.. unique, to say the least. He even leaves saying to the gnome, "If might you be in the market for mercenaries to acquire something more personal than this display, do think fondly of us, hm?"

Alys would wait for the others to pick their items. She'd pad around the area patting her nose. The wizard would be guilty of peaking over at items others might have picked up and put down. Of course she'd eventually stumble across some curious items of her own. With a shrug she'd add them to the pile along with some spell components to see what the 'damage' would be.

(Staff of Healing 750, Shield +2 750? (willing to RP give my +1 to B if Orileo wanted a shield for B), Wand of Magic Missiles 400, Chime of Opening? 750?, Immovable Rod 400, Fancy gem chalk 50g, gems worth 50g x 4 = 3300)

The elf will dig into her reserves for the difference.

Vastra purchases a pair of winged boots for herself. The rest of you are able to purchase whatever goods you need as Sassy decides that no encounter will have a difficulty below CR13. so mark off however much gold that is off of your character sheets. "I don't have any tasks that I need you to do for me. Your patronage is help enough." As you exit the store, a messenger approaches you all. "I have a message from the lord of the city. Tomorrow night, a celebration is being held for the defenders of the city. You're to be honored there, as you were among the brave warriors who fought for us."

"Mmmm...food." Kasha says from the floor at the mention of the party.

 "Our apologies, but-...." Bixby had started to say, but the rest catches in his throat. He promptly puts on a faint, empty smile and says, "It would be our honor to attend alone. Thank you. And do let them know that we will be there at the designated time."  He said, and then gave the messenger a bow. Once they have left he turns to the others and says, "Apart from the free food, as Ms. Kasha hinted at, it would be good for our image to attend. And the better our image in the eyes of many, the more work we are to receive, or apprentices and the like to further spread our influences. So, let's give our best showing." He added, and would deliver the same news to the rest that stayed at their temporary base upon arrival.

Stella stretches. "I can do a party," she says with a shrug.

Alys would lean into Stella, "Does it mean we have to dress up?" She'd whisper.

"Free food free food freeeee foooooooooduh." Kasha sings quietly to herself.

Stella leans back. "Depends on how fancy it is. But probably not. Just take a bath." She glances at Kasha. "And we can get Kasha prestidigitated clean too."

Alys would sniff herself. "We deserve a spa day." She'd chuckle back to Stella with pink cheeks.