Big Un matches Ember's spit flute performance... it's not pleasant to listen to.

He tries throwing the dagger against a rather slender and hard to hit tree. The first two attempts go wide, and in a bit of frustration, he hurls the last one as hard as he can, and sticks it solidly.

Big'Un will hand the flute back to Ember and go retrieve the daggers.

(Which went better, the strength or the dex roll?)

Blue will also try his hand at some lovely flute playing.

Performance: 3

(That's three 3s in a row.  Btw.)

Ember will hold onto the horn in case they need to send a message across some distance or if they get separated in the jungle. She will also look around for any other tools that may have been missed in the initial search. 

Investigation 4 

Failing that search, she remembers packing away paints and brushes. She would like to paint a picture of the beach and a sunrise on the fabric of the bag she's been carrying (did someone find bags or backpacks??)

OOC: how many other people are washed up on the beach? (the one the birds were feastin on)

Big'Un will go retrieve them and bring them back to give them a proper burial. While out he will survey the surrounding looking for anything else of value that has washed up or on the bodies.

perception (with mod): 5

investigation (with mod): 20

edit.....LOL....I get great rolls now...when I already know my Modifiers!

Both tosses were bad misses, but when Blue felt a little more in control when he wasn't trying to throw it as hard as possible.

He's also not the flutist of the group, as he manages to make Ember and Big Un sound almost decent.

Ember doesn't spot a lot worth investigating. ((There are a few packs and bags among the group, and there is plenty of sail cloth to be had.))

((There are 7 bodies washed up in nearby that the birds were feeding on, a mix of sailors and those in your colors.))

Big Un finds a pack washed up that seems fairly well sealed against the sea, in it he finds a book, with all kinds of squiggly stuff on the pages, a pouch that contains an assortment of bits and pieces of things. He also finds a on the bodies, two more daggers, and a total of  5  silver, and 29  copper pieces.

Ember will use a piece of sail cloth for her painting. She wants to depict their time on the beach so far, so will paint a picture of the beach, a bonfire, and a large axe beak. 

(I'm not sure what skill this is?): 4 

It's a bit abstract.

Big'Un will tell the others what he found and will find a place to sit and study the book.....he thinks he has found a spell book and component pouch

arcana on book: 1

arcana on pouch: 13 

back to my normal rolls......LOL

Big'Un will ask Ember if he can borrow the brush/pen and paint/ink and try to copy some of what he sees in the book on a small corner of the sail cloth........does the writing match whats in the book?

not sure on the check: 19

((1. Abstract...still okay?? 2. I think Rock Gnomes get adv or something on history checks regarding magical artifacts, can I use that on the spell book/pouch??))

Big'Un will hand the items to Ember.

"I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm feeling sort of drained.  I think it might be best if we set up some sort of camp here for the rest of the day and evening, then continue on in the morning."

Mark will look around to try and find the best spot for a campsite, including smooth ground, some semblance of shade, and defendable position.

 Survival: 10 

Talon hugs the lute once it's fixed and says happily: "Squaawk! Need something repaired? Bring it here, I'll sing it fixed."

Talon takes a studded leather armour that's his size (the small one?) and tries to modify it for his physiognomy, using the Mending spell to backtrack when he makes a mess of it.

D20?: 17

Blue will shrug, and help Mark find a campsite.

Survival: 12

Ember can clearly see what she intended, but it after she gets complimented on her 'ship on a stormy sea', she's forced to admit that she might not have the knack for it after all. ((Sure, go ahead and roll the double History))

Big Un is stymied by the book, it looks mystical, but he can't make heads or tails of it... almost literally, as he realizes after ten minutes that he'd been holding it upside down. However, turning it right side up doesn't make it more understandable. He thinks the pouch contains materials that some spells might call for, but none of the things in there seem suitable for the spells he knows that he knows. Borrowing some of Ember's art supplies, he has a go at replicating some of the contents on some sail. He takes his time and does a reasonable job of replicating it, but it's no more understandable.

Mark  has a look around, and it's mostly beach and woods... which is somewhat concerning, since they've been attacked in both places. Also of concern is the lack of fresh water, other than what was found in the few partial waterskins.

It's a bit crude, but Talon manages to cut out one of the medium sized studded leather armors in a way to accommodate his wings in a fashion that shouldn't affect its integrity. Having his current set of leathers to go off of was a benefit.

Blue can see that the main island rises up and there seems to be more varied terrain than out on this peninsula. Perhaps there might be better cover and fresh water further along.

Talon dons the modified armour and starts preening. Then a thought occurs to him: "Water! We need to find water. Should we hide the weapon stash again and go together?" 

History: 1 8 

(No...no...definitely not)

Blue will snag one of the studded leathers, then turn to the rest of the group.

"Looks like there's more cover towards the main part of the island.  We should head over there."

Big'Un will say: "I agree we need to find fresh water and that will probably be found inland but, do we need to completely cover the beach around the island first to see if anyone or anything has washed ashore?"