laid back apocalypse

Kerric:

Resting but staying alert for more trouble, Kerric keeps a protective eye on Ebele. Reghys’ song was quite refreshing, and the aches and pains of the recent battle seemed but a distant memory as Kerric kept watch.

Perception:  14

Lathna had hurriedly collected all of the reavers and the fathomers pouch, only to fumble them. The bags hurl into the air, making it rain as they tumble to the ground, scattering coins everywhere. Nayreen plucks a waterproof pouch from the sharkwoman's body. Inside she finds many coins, five delicately carved coral gemstones and a potion. Meanwhile Lathna was still plucking shinies from dead bodies.

Kerric's perceptive watch down the hall leads him to believe that they dispatched this sections patrol. The corridor was clear of threats for the duration of the groups rest. The elf spots a door about 50 feet down the hall to the west and another at the far north end.

Total XP Granted: 3100xp
Total XP EACH: 282xp
(Must be added yourselves, and your apprentices.)

Monies
Eyon's pouch: 15 gp, 6 pp,
Reavers: 34g 41sp 91cp
(As always, assuming T'chal'fronack'zcinicker will divi this up accordingly via RP for distribution.)

Pile of Goods:
Chain Shirt (Good Condition) x 1
Chain Shirt (Damaged Condition) x 1
Sharktoothed Longsword (Good Condition) x 1
Sharktoothed Longsword (Damaged Condition) x 1
Shield (Damaged Condition) x 1
Javalin x 1
Coral Gemstones(80g) x 5
Potion of healing x 1

Map Update

Kerric:

Nodding approvingly at Lathna, Kerric says, "Well fought.  That was an intense first battle for you, but you stayed safe and contributed at range.  Thankfully it did not become desperate enough that we needed you to wade into melee, though Ebele's wounds were severe."

When the others have finished their rest as well, Kerric speaks of the path ahead and asks, "Who among us would like to scout ahead?"  Looking at his own shiny armor, he admits, "I may not be the best choice, but Lathna, you are welcome to volunteer if you like."

OOC:  If the hallway has at least dim light, Lathna will join the recon.  Otherwise, her lack of darkvision will hamper the effort and she will stay behind.

The rest was very welcomed. Controlling her breaths for recovering, paired with Reghys' melody provided enough rejuvenation. Ebele felt renewed and ready to go again. "I'm fit to fight." She'd assure Kerric with a confident smile.

Picking herself up off the ground, the monk would brush herself off although she couldn't see if she was dirty. "I'm comfortable scouting ahead." Ebele would suggest to Kerric's ask as she'd offer Hawke a hand up. The direction she was facing a little off, but the gesture was there. "Though a part of me must admit... Hawke may have a singular advantage on me." Her head would tilt as if she were winking.

- DM AFTERTHOUGHT! -
(I now see how close the apprentices are to leveling up. So I will present an offer that's hard to refuse! It's in reward for everyone's great RP and management of their characters and commoners.)

OPTIONAL: You may transfer the XP difference from your PC to your apprentice.

PC: 282 - 18 = 264 total xp
Apprentice: 282 + 18 = 300 total xp
     (Thus allowing you to level up your apprentice during the short rest.)

Equality: For Ebele and Hawke sharing an apprentice, they would both take the -18, but Nayreen will only gain 18 for a total of 300xp.

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker finishes sorting, writing, dividing and adjusting things, putting a number of items into his bag of holding. 

"Alright. Each person here, of the eleven of us, will receive 46 gold, 2 silver, and 6 copper.  As well, original group members, the six of us, receive an additional 28 gold and 6 silver, and 8 copper that I hadn't distributed yet. Someone should keep this potion of healing on them for emergency use. I suggest Ebele. Please note, we have no agreement between the eleven of us regarding the management of treasure and so on. I've crafted this simple contract. It's not a full adventuring contract, just a very simple contract that says, while we travel together, you each earn a portion of the treasure, minus my management fee, for a period of one month. We can renew this as long as we see fit, but the expiry offers you all assurance against your natural desire to avoid my contracts, and limits any exposure you may feel you may be affected by."  He is the first to sign the contract, which includes a page of terms and conditions written in common that all seem very straight forward. He then begins walking it around the group.  After each person signs the paper, he passes them their share of the treasure. 

Kerric:

Seeing that the contract is plain and fair, Kerric nonetheless scrutinizes it for hidden meaning--he has adventured with T for a while and trusts him much more than when he first met, but old habits die hard...

Perception for hidden text or other features:  23

Insight for hidden meanings in the visible text:  19

If the contract still seems good to him, Kerric will sign it and encourage Lathna to sign it as well.

The contract doesn't appear to have any hidden text, features, and the meaning of all of the terms are plainly written. It's clear he's put effort into simplifying his use of contract terms for the comfort of his companions. 

Ebele clears her throat. "How's that braille coming along?" She smiles sweetly to the tiefling.

Xalkas begrudgingly signs the contract and suggest to Berd to do the same.

Berd takes a few moments to count his earnings. And then count it again… and again. Once satisfied that he’s counted it correctly he’ll put it in a pouch and be ready to move forward. 

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker looks awkwardly to Ebele, and though she might not see it on his face, she could hear the discomfort in his voice, "Uh..yes...I'm working on it, but..I need a couple new tools to do the actually punching, which I'm afraid I didn't really understand. I could probably improvise a punch, but without the slate my writing would probably feel like gibberish to you. When we get somewhere with a metal worker, I'll have one made. In the meantime, I can read it to you, or, if you prefer, one of the others can read it to you." 

Reghys beams a smile at the tiefling, putting their hand in in front of the tiefling's face: "Let's shake on what you proposed, we got plenty witnesses here. You know I don't like to sign things, and that hand-shake deal seems like a fair compromise between us, what do you say?"

A soft chuckle leaves Ebele, her smile doesn’t fade. “I hope you like reading what you write.” She’d chime, waiting expectantly. Having heard Kerric sign and encourage Lathna with certainty, the monk had already decided it was safe enough for her to sign, but it was more fun throwing T off his game and a pleasure to see him work out accommodations for her. 

Nayreen wasn’t without a few confused looks. She’d lean over to have a sidebar with Lathna who’d in turn give her confidence that it was safe to sign.

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker rattles off the contract for Ebele, seemingly quite at easy reading contract terms out loud. He puts a surprising amount of energy into the reading, with emphasis on key words and seemingly caring deeply about each phrase, term and section heading. 

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker smiles and pats Reghys on the shoulder, "Yes yes, that is a fair compromise. However, this is a multi-lateral agreement so please ensure you shake everyone's hands. We can all witness and I'll make a note in the contract."

Anya signs the document quickly and is very happy to collect her share of the coins. 

Reghys happily shakes everyone's hands, and encourages Orric to do the same. As Orric shakes T'chal'fronack'zcinicker's hand, he quickly glances to Reghys and gives a sly wink

 Orric returns to Reghys' side, before breaking into a triumphant smile and presenting T's signet ring. Reghys gives a smile: "Not bad- as promised, I'd recompense you for the worth of what you get, so take these 20 gold pieces. But, as of here on out, I don't want you to steal from the party, unless you're willing to give things back. I'm sure they'll understand you wanting to hone your skills, but they need to be able to trust you and need to know that you won't turn on them when they need you. Yes, we may both be skilled in persuading and misleading others, but what makes us unbeatable is having friends at our backs, for when we fail. Always remember that."

With that said, Orric happily accepts the payment and then heads over to T'chal'fronack'czinicker and hands him the signet ring back, plus a gold piece: "No bad blood, I'm sure ya unnerstand."

Edit: As I added to the post, the dice roller somehow messed up. I rolled a 14 and a 17 for Orric's sleight of hand, I beleive both are above T's Passive Perception.

SR: 11

Although he didn't really need the rest himself (for medical purposes, anyways), it was nice to hang back and get some much needed air. They had done a lot today and they deserved it! 

When the subject of signing a contact was brought up, the druid tilts his head in confusion. I thought that's how it was already done...? Guess this is for the newbies then, but... why do we gotta sign it? Mm, whatever. With a shrug, he signs the contract, and ensures the healing potion is in Ebele's possession. "Good stuff to have on ya. Just in case." 

"... Oh, shite. Almost forgot. We, uh, wantin' to scout on ahead?" He questions to the others.

T'chal'fronack'zcinicker holds the ring in his hand and looks to Orric, "Orric was it?  Theft is a crime in any civilized environment. Theft breaks the fundamental tenant of trust upon which all agreements are based. If people can not trust one another, then civilization collapses. All of my contracts contain simple terms regarding harm to your party members, which theft certainly counts as. The terms are simple. Expulsion from the party, and owing an amount to compensate for the harm. If you take anything from me again, you'll be removed from this group without question or further warning. Understand? Good. Now...off you go." 

(In addition to whatever emotion or response he may have to T'chal'fronack'zcinicker words that he may have, he must also make a Wisdom save DC 13 or Orric will become frightened of T'chal'fronack'zcinicker for an hour. If he succeeds, he's not aware any special power was used. (Words of Terror)) 

Orric's triumphant smile is washed off his face immediately: "Understood, I'm sorry, it was just an exercise. Again, I'm sorry." and with that, he slowly backs away.

Ebele’s head turns towards Hawke’s voice. “Rock, paper, scissors for who goes?” She tosses the playful idea out to the Druid. Or maybe if they go together, they’d be able to see the whole picture?

Scouting Mission
(Ebele had suggested maybe Hawke may be the better scout out of the both of them. She’d be willing to help him take the lead, or vice versa.)

Stealth and Perception Check
Roll Call: 1 player and 1 helper

Kerric:

Watching the exchange between Orric and T, Kerric thinks about intervening, but all resolves peacefully, so he merely nods.

OOC:  Lathna can help scout, but will defer to a PC if desired.  She is +3 Stealth/+4 Perception if needed.

Hawke snorts at the suggestion of rock, paper, scissors. "Naw, naw, you're comin' with me, Belle!" He decides, hooking her arm with his. "I'll be our eye, you be our ears. It's fool proof! AlsoI'mnotgoodatstealthunlessIturnintosomethin'andIkindadon'twannarightnow."

If Ebele agrees, the druid bids the group adieu for now, and leads forth!

(I believe Hawke has the higher perception, so I'll make the roll with Belle's help, only if she wants to, of course! Not sure if Ebele could roll for the stealth since hers is better, so I'll roll that just in case as well, fingers crossed)
Perception: 20
Stealth: 20