Stealth for Jeb: 22

Jeb follows after Lyre in an attempt to mirror the more stealthy kenku. <Not much use for stealth at the gambling tables.>

Perception: 16

As they scout the perimeter of the manor, Jeb keeps his eyes out for guards on watch or signs of the Redbrands coming and going.

Before Jeb and Lyre come near, Lyre instructs Jeb in certain sounds that Maglath and himself used to inconspicuously communicate with. A Crow’s sound indicated safety; a Raven’s sound indicated danger; a Cricket’s chirping indicated for the two to attack someone they can see. Lyre will attempt to be as stealthy as possible while making his way around the perimeter of the building, taking in note of any people walking in or out of the area, and keeping an especially keen look out for any invisible tracks that may appear. He will also investigate the tracks.

Stealth: 27
Perception: 24
Survival for tracks: 17

Murmen will let the rest do the talking, as he’s not completely certain what the plan is.

Lyre begins to worry. No sign of activity here could mean an ambush being prepared elsewhere. He will motion to the carpet and to Jeb, silently asking if they should risk heading inside a potential door.

Maglath lets a small growl grow in his throat before cutting it off to speak.

"Why would hobgoblins be after fish?" he asks.

"It is better to be sure they have gone," he says to Barthen, stepping up close to the new watch captain.

"We are going and will return before any Redbrands come," he says as he towers over Barthen.

(Intimidation: 18 )

To Elsa he says, "I am not their Tent-Mother." 

He continues walking across the square and heads up the road north from the village.

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Lyre begins to worry. No sign of activity here could mean an ambush being prepared elsewhere. He will motion to the carpet and to Jeb, silently asking if they should risk heading inside a potential door.

 Jeb puzzles over what Lyre is miming before it dawns on him. He shakes his head to the negative and looks for a location where they can observe the entrance without being seen themselves.

Murmen shrugs.

"I wouldna' worry about it too much, lad.  We aren't goin' far."

Barthen's laughter gets caught in his throat, his face paling as Maglath looms over him. He fearfully nods and says, "Okay. I'll inform Daran about your plans."

He quickly makes his way past the party and towards the Town Hall. 

In the background, Elsa smiles and chuckles. "Come on, you shouldn't have been so harsh. He meant no harm! Well, I'm glad you all are proactive in keeping our town safe."

To Arikon, she says, "It's getting pretty late in the afternoon. I'll be off to take my break now. I hope to see you later tonight!"

She waves goodbye and and heads off, dropping a coin at the Shrine of Norebo on the way. 

The two rogues at the manor have found a position behind some rubble that provides a decent observation point. Jeb and Lyre, please make Perception checks. 

Maglath slows his step to let Arikon and Murmen catch up.

"It is no wonder this town needs help," he says. Then he lets out a deep breath. "They are not Goliaths."

After they turn a bend and can no longer see the village he asks "to the sycamore tree?"

Perception: 20

Perception for Lyre: 15

Jeb draws Lyre's attention to the barmaid, so that the kenku is aware of her approach. Jeb whispers to his stealthy comrade, "Do we intercept her to confront her or should we follow her to see where she leads us?" Jeb keeps his eyes on Elsa and the entrance as she continues her approach.

Jeb moves carefully to conceal their position from Elsa to catch her unawares should she reveal herself to be in league with the Redbrands. He has a specific red cloaked woman in his memory.

Stealth 10

Maglath keeps walking. He knows it's fairly pointless for him to try and be quiet going through the woods. His armor makes noise and his shoulders brush into every branch they pass. Looking to the other two, he notices that Murmen is in the same situtation that he is. Both sets of armor clinking and while Maglath is hitting the high brushes, Murmen is breaking through the lower ones.

Instead, while he can not move quietly through the wilderness he can concentrate on guiding his fellow warriors safely through and will concentrate on scanning their path for sinkholes, pits, and general natural obstacles.

(Survival: 15 )

Lyre will nod at Jeb’s indication, and repeat; “Follow her to see where she leads us. After, intercept her.”

Stealth for Lyre: 13

Jeb nods at the kenku and prepares to trail after Elsa, should she move to enter the compound.

There were definitely a lot of eyes on them Arikon thought as they left the town. "I'll eat one of my shoes, if nobody tries to watch us.", Arikon said to the others when they were well away form somebody who could have benn listening in on them. "I have a strange feeling about this Elsa.", he added. "I'll probably need back-up, if I plan to meet her tonight."

When they finally turned around Arikon followed both of his companions watching for anything suspicious on the way. (Perception 12)

Murmen looks around cautiously.

"Too damn quiet.  Always makes me itchy, this damned silence."

Perception: 18