Initiative- 18

Orro initiative: 20

He'll look in there and get off a sacred flame at a goblin who seems most hidden: 4 on a failed DEX 13 save.

Kayassa: A blast of eldritch energy shoots from your hand, blasting into the chest of the nearest goblin, causing it to crumple to the ground (-10hp [Dead]).

Ryzen: You are also able to take out a goblin as the javelin sinks deep into its chest, causing it to cry out in pain (-8hp [Dead]).

Orro: Radiant flames burst around one of the goblins

Dexterity Save: 7

And the goblin cries out as its flesh begins to burn because of the radiance (-4hp).

With the surprise round over, combat has now started!

Initiative Order: Orro, Charmed Goblin, Enemy Goblins, Thrax, Jasper, Ryzen, Kayassa.

Orro, you are up!

Orro tries to finish the job of the injured goblin for 3 radiant damage on a failed DEX 13 save.

He looks at the unharmed ones, and looks around for Sildar or Gundren. "If you drop your weapons and surrender, this might not end in your death."

Dex Save: 22

Unfortunately, this time the goblin is ready for the blast of radiant energy, and is able to jump out of the way of the flames.

The charmed goblin draws his scimitar and points it towards the other goblins. “The dwarf is right! Surrender the human now, and you will be spared!” he bellows.

Intimidation: 13

Surprisingly, on their turn, due to the words of their fellow goblin, the enemy goblins drop their weapons, as they hit the ground with a clang. 

Suddenly, out of the shadows of the 10ft escarpment in the back of the room, you see a 4th goblin begin to drag a bound human male into your view.

This goblin appears to be larger and stronger than his companions, and he speaks out in a deep voice. “I am Yeemik, second in command to Klarg.” As he speaks, he begins to hold who you can only assume to be Sildar our over the ledge of the escarpment. “I propose a trade. This human’s life for your help.”

How do you respond?

(For now, we will take a pause in initiative for the sake of simplicity.)

"What kind of help?" Kayassa asks as she keep her staff up, letting them know she would have no problem blasting them like she had before.

“It’s simple,” he purrs patronizingly. “Klarg’s... ego is becoming too much of a problem. I want him dead, and if you can bring me his head, I will let this old human go.”

"Fine but then you should send some of your friends to help us. Let them use those bows and they can avoid getting hurt." Kaysassa says, keeping a close watch on the goblin that has the human.

Holding another javelin in hand, Ryzen turns to the group and quietly asks, "Do we trust this guy?" After saying this, he turns back to the goblin and threatens, "Put him down safely, or my javelin will pierce your skull before you can even blink."

 Intimidation: 11

Orro tries walking forward slowly (how far is it from the bottom of the escarpment to the door), trying to see if he could get underneath where Sildar was to catch him if he was dropped. "We might be able to work with you on this. But how are we to trust you? You have to offer something in return."

“Not an inch closer, Dwarf,” Yeemik warns. “I will drop him. As for you,” he says to Kayassa. “Obviously you are capable, coming this far through the cave. I’m sure you can defeat Klarg on your own.” 

Yeemik seems to completely ignore Ryzen’s threat, giving it a small chuckle. 

(The escarpment is about 10 feet high and about 15ft away from the party.)

(Map is updated.)

Orro holds off, backs up, and glowers at Yeemik. He looks at the rest of the group, and whispers quietly, "we may have no choice. It was on our agenda already. Maybe Klarg won't be happy with Yeemik's lack of loyalty and he'll fix this problem for us."

Ryzen returns to the party and quietly ways, "Knowing goblins, I don't think we can completely trust him. I know it's dishonorable, but after the captive is safe, I say we kill him so he won't backstab us later." He looks everyone in the eye to gauge their reactions .

"You may be right. But for now we need them to give us the one they have safely first." Kayassa says as she nods to the Yeemick and then turns to her charmed goblin. "Lead the way my friend."

Sildar lifts his head as he groggily says “No, don’t trust him.” 

Yeemik gives Sildar a small shake as Sildar’s head slowly lowers again, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. “Do we have a deal?” he sneers. 

"It would seem that we both need something from the other so it would seem so." Kayassa says evenly as she looks to the rest of the group to see their thoughts.

"We should not negotiate with this wretch," Thrax growls, glowering at Yeemik. "But it seems that we have little choice. Let us finish this business without delay."

As he moves closer to Ryzen he whispers, "I claim that scum's head," indicating Yeemik with a slight nod.

He sheaths his sword and readies a javelin.

Looking away from the group, Ryzen turns towards the goblin and says, "Let us tend to his wounds first before we go and kill your boss."

Orro nods at Yeemik and withdraws further into the tunnel, away from the chamber and closer to the louder waterfall to block eavesdropping. "So Yeemik wants us to take down Klarg. What if we tell Klarg that Yeemik wants him to die. Klarg might come back and kill Yeemik, or summon Yeemik to his chamber, and they might fight. That would let us dart back and grab Sildar while they are occupied. The alternative is to kill Klarg and then trust Yeemik to give us Sildar... which is something we could do if the first idea doesn't work."

“Don’t worry, we’ll keep him safe,” Yeemik says indicating to Sildar. “Thank you for being such agreeable negotiators, and hopefully when I next see you, you will carry Klarg’s head.” 

What would you like to do?