Nyx smiles broadly at Hifu and James, "Well met."

She tries to interject Gilgin with ".. I'm a wom... oh never mind."

She turns to Hifu, "Ok, let me see your chest. This might tingle a bit."

Nyx will cast Prestidigitation to make a handful of some type of ointment appear in her hand, which she rubs on Hifu's chest. It's surprisingly just warm and not at all liquid-y. After a couple of swipes she says another few words under her breath and says, "Head up, I need some space here." And she uses another version of the same spell, making a rough sketch of the face of Gilgin appear on the chest of Hifu. She turns to the others barely keeping the mirth from bubbling over, "How does that look?" and "you can look now" to Hifu.

She summarizes towards others, "Depending how Hifu takes it I'll come along or need to keep some distance."

Gilgin bursts out in a fit of laughter at the sight of his face on the Dragonborn’s chest. As he catches his breath, he composes himself, looking slightly embarrassed, and puts on a serious frown. 

“Well, of course, uh, she does a lot of serious, tough, life saving stuff with this magic too. Uh, good demonstration!”

he takes a gulp of his ale, seeing the image again he splutters it out as laughter takes him over once more.

Hifu stands up, broad grin on his face, “Look James, look at my chest!  It will remind me of my mom and dad!  A little more ugly though.  Heh!”   He gives Gilgin and Nyx a big bear hug and you recognize that this Dragonborn is a strange dwarfophile.  
“That _was_ a great trick!  I am impressed.  Great to have someone with some magical abilities with us!”  Hifu seems very pleased.

Nyx staggers a bit and takes a deep breath after being squished.

She smiles broadly once again and says, "Guess I'm coming with you then! I'd like to finish my workday though - I don't want to burn the bridges if I don't have to. Would it be OK if you find out what the mission is and I'll join as soon as my shift is done?"

“Sure thing little’un, we’ll let ye know” Gilgin takes a nother gulp from his ale. “Where is this speaker anyway - My memory will be sandstone by the time he gets here!”

Kravek chuckles as Nyx plays her prank on Hifu. Turning to the barman he takes his owlbear jerky and puts in under his winter coat for safekeeping. 

As Hifu doesnt seem to mind Kravek shakes his head, wondering how much they all have had to drink.

He will walk to the table James is at, pull up a chair and say Greetings i am Kravek. 

The corner of his mouth curls up into a smile as he calls out to the group. Perhaps you lot want to make a small wager as we wait for the speaker. 

He rumbles in one of his bags and takes out some dice. We shall play a game of 12 horses. He places a small stack of coins on the table (5cp). He will goad them by adding I mean you lot are not chickens right?

(if need Kravek will explain the game, for now i assume its a common game)

GameRules (like blackjack):
To enter you put in 5cp. Winner takes the pot. (5cp since its friendly game and we dont have alot to gamble with)
Main goal of entire game: Whoever has more than 30 points at the end of the round wins (or highest score if there are multiple).
We play rounds untill someone gets over 30 points total. So its not over in 1 go. 

Per round:
Round goal: get a score of 12 (21 in blackjack).
Each round you start by rolling a 2d6. 
Once you see your score you can choose to roll 1 more 1d6 dice (hit), you can repeat this step as many times as you want. 
If you get less than 12 and stop you get whatever points you rolled and you add this to the score you had from previous rounds. 
If you get 12 you get the perfect score and you get your 12 pts + a bonus 5 pts. 
If you get a score of more than 12 you bust and you only get 6 pts (to not throw you out of the race and this lower than you would get by stopping before hitting 12, tested this as a balanced method to keep it interesting for you if you bust. 

After everyone finishes round a new one starts. 

I will begin. He says as he takes his dice and rolls

Initial roll: 8
First hit: (Kravek wont do a 1d6 hit)
Second hit: etc

He might get a better score but he will play it safe and looks more to bond the group and have a good time before heading out into the cold. 
Not a bad start he says, who is next?

James sits back as Kravek explains the game and demonstrates his first round.

"Well, I've learned gambling can get me into a lot of trouble, but if we keep the money low and don't play more the a few games at most..."

James takes out his coin pouch and places 5cp on the table.

Taking the dice, James gives his initial roll: 4

Seeing such a low first roll, James rolls a second dice: 4

James smiles, recording his total down and passing the dice back.

(Total: 10)

“ Hmmph, I’m no chicken!” 

Gilgin rolls his first round 7

Scond roll 1

Third roll 5 

Well, I’m bust, but at least I didn’t chicken out like you Kravek haha

Hifu says "12 horses?  Sounds interesting, I am in.  And I am definitely not chicken, but I would like some chicken to eat now that you mention it."  He antes up 5 c.p.   Hifu blows on the dice and sparks of electricity come out of his mouth, crackling down to the table.  "Oops, sorry about that."

First role : 6

 Second role : 4

"Ten.  I will stop there.  Tied you James!"  Hifu passes the dice.  

"I rolled 2 dice on the second role instead of just one, sorry everyone!  Good thing I didn't go bust!"

The Blue Clam is a welcoming place. Its interior and decoration is a reflection of the fishermen who frequent here most often. The Clam has a number of long hearths that are lined with engraved tables and benches. Its walls are decorated with scrimshaw and fish that are mounted as trophies. A sturdy red haired men in his 40s is running the bar. Occasionally he disapears into the kitchen to return with bowls of hot soup and bread for guests. The taproom is filled nicely and you got the feeling that quite a few of the people are here for the company and warmth, valuable thinks in this hard times. 

 (The Jerky is a poor meal and will cost you 1 silver)

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 (The Jerky is a poor meal and will cost you 1 silver)

 (Alright i will readd some money, continueing with the rounds. If Nyx wants to enter she can do all the rolls to catch up)

Current standing (after round 1):
James: 10
Hifu: 10
Kravek: 8
Gilgin: 6

Responding to Gilgin. No, your no chicken Gilgin. hehe letting out a laugh. 

I used to play this with one of my brothers, reminds me of home you know. Do any of you have family back home?

He grabs the dice for another roll. 

Initial roll: 7

He looks to Gilgin for a moment and smirks, no chicken. 
2nd roll:  6

 Aargh, it seems Annam is not with me. 

James takes the dice and makes his initial roll: 10

"I've only my mother, I don't know anything about my father, wouldn't know if he lives or not."

"I haven't visited her since leaving home, its been a busy 6 years."

James looks mildly sad for moment before shrugging it off and focusing back on the here and now.

James decides to hold on his first roll, recording his new total and passing the dice to the next player.

(Total: 20)

Hifu picks up the dice and says "Let me see if I can beat that, James."  He rubs the dice on his chest for good luck and rolls them.

First roll : 5

Second roll : 1

Third roll : 2

Fourth roll : 6

"Arrggh.  Got greedy.  You bested me on that one."  Hifu passes the dice.  

James smiles with satisfaction.

"I'm looking good so far. Hopefully the dice continue to be kind."

Gilgin laughs as Kravek goes bust. 

5

6

”hahaha, got ye, ye suckers! Ye thought you could best me James! Take that.... I mean, sorry ‘bout yer old ma. I’m the oldest of 9,I miss me brothers, but they look up te me, and I’m nothin’ te admire now.” 

Current standing (after round 2):
James: 20
Gilgin: 17
Hifu: 16
Kravek: 14

Hmm, yes perhaps we can return to them one day. He looks around the table taking another gulp of his ale. Looks like James is in the lead. We will see what happens this round. 

He rolls the dice once more: 12

first hit: 5

Well he says, All or nothing

second hit: 2

HAHA he cries out then looks around lowering his voice It seems Annam has not forsaken me. Lets see who can beat that. 

(since he hit 12 he gets bonus 5 points, so current total is 31 :) how the tables turn, so unless someone gets higher (needing a 12 roll as well) than that means Kravek will win. So do or die boys)

Hifu picks up the dice and rubs them on the fading dwarf face on his chest again "for luck" and begins to roll.

First roll : 6

Second roll : 4

"All or nothing as Kravek says!"  Third roll : 1

Hifu slams the table with his fists, the force is surprising.  The dice bounce up in the air but he amazingly grabs both of them.  The drinks remain standing.  Other tables look around to see what he ruckus is about and he sheepishly lays the dice back on the table, embarrassed at the loss of composure.  

Giglin rubs his hands as he prays for success.
5

5

3

3

”ha, I already knew Dumathoin forsook me years ago.”

Before James can roll his dice, the door to the foyer opens and the two people from outside step in. Now without all the protective clothing most of you recognise speaker Oarus Mashtew. The second person is a tall goliath woman. They both look around the room, but where you see hope and eagerness in his eyes, her eyes speak more of a promis to rip your head off if you make a wrong move.

„I want to thank you for coming here today and i want to thank Vernon that i can borrow his tavern for a bit.“ he nods a thank to the old half orc that stands next to the kitchen door. „I know most are here for the fire and the food and that is fine, enjoy it. But i am sure some of you are here to help us out with our little problem. A few days ago some kobolds sneaked into our mine and attacked some of the miners. Luckily no one was serious injured but we had to clear the mine and stop working. Without the mine a good part of our income to trade for food or oil is gone, so we need to solve this as fast as possible. Some of you look quite capable. Of course there is a reward in it for whoever solves this issue. If you have any questions, i will be here for the evening. Thank you.“

He and the woman go over to exchange a few friendly words with the older half orc before Oarus grabs a mug of ale from the bar and sits down next to one of the long fire places. The woman just stands behind him and keeps on watching the room.

Hifu huddles up with his companions "Let's squash these kobolds and help these people.  I wouldn't mind hearing exactly what the reward will be.  Anyone want to talk to them?  Kravek, do you want to butter up Mashew's guard there, perhaps get her to turn her frown upside down?"  Hifu grins at Kravek.