Nyx will keep a very close eye on Trex and the moment he moves or does anything she will telepathically say to Vanja, "I am Trex and you are first to die." (judging by the map the sound should come from the direction of Trex at least.. ) (deception(int): 16)

Gilgin straightens up and smiles. “Yes, I did sense something, but I’m sure there’s a peaceful way to solve this he he!” He laughs nervously, trying to edge closer to Trex. “I think dropping our weapons would be a grand idea! Maybe you should confiscate all of our belongings too, including any bags or um...Satchels that we might have on us. Trex, I’m sure we can all get along let’s just all be calm. ” Gilgin drops his handaxe from his side, and unclips the buckle around his chest, dropping his bag, warhammer and shield to the floor in their holster. He then puts his hand above his head.

James doesn't move a muscle, holding his greatsword up, still pointed at Trex.

"I will gladly submit to your request and take any punishment you deem appropriate, but I will not lower my weapon until that, creature, has been relieved of its possessions and suitably restrained."

"I again, strongly request, Speaker, that you put more distance between yourself and that, creature."

„There seams to be a misunderstanding here, this isn‘t a discussion, drop your weapons or be thrown in Jail!“ Masthew glares at James. 
„That goes for everyone!“ now he is looking at Trex, who in response calls out to the other kobolds: „Grum, Zurk, please drop your weapons, we are here to look for help, not to fight.“ Trex then carefully removes his dagger and puts it on the table. He also slowly opens his threadbare satchel and takes out a small booklet, those who can see it will notice samples of dried plants and moss between the pages. „I swear, there is nothing dangerous in here. Only my lives research.“ He carefully puts it back inside. Once the other kobolds see Trex behaviour, they slowly put down there daggers as well and step back from the table. 

Dran slowly steps up to James and carefully reaches for James greatsword. At the same time he keeps one hand at his sword, ready to draw it at any moment.

Still keeping up his detection spell, Gilgin checks if the book is consecrated or if the undead aura is still coming from the satchel.

“Calm it James!” Gilgin Growls “Don’t want nobody getting hurt.” 

“Allright Trex, maybe you don’t know what’s got a hold of you, I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. But your “lives research” is consecrated as hell. Let us have a look over it, and we can all get out of this safely yeah. That means the whole satchel, just pass it over to Nyx here. What kind of research would you be doing anyhow?”

"Speaker Mashtew, I know this is a strange tale, but I believe my friend Gilgin is in the right about Trex.  Do you have anyone else in town who has experience about such matters, a cleric or a priest who can also weigh in on this matter?  Could they be called to this room to examine what is going on?  We would also ask that Trex empty the entire contents of that satchel on the table, and someone needs to examine that journal.  We are interested in the safety of Termalaine, please believe us."  Hifu bends down and takes a knee on the floor to show his intent and submission to his judgement.  

As Dran starts to close in on James, James speaks again.

"I will gladly submit myself and all my possessions and be taken off to jail, but I will no let a source of undead power alone with innocent people."

"If you will not relieve this creature of it possessions, bind its hands and gag it, I will be forced to attack it."

A look of pained memorise flashes across James face.

"I have witnessed too many deaths because of the evil of undeath, I will not stand ideally by while I have the capacity to act."

"Restrain this creature first and I will fully and willingly submit to any of your requests."

James dashes forward, trying to closing the distance between himself and Trex.

You try to dash past Vanea, but she was watching out for any rash moves. She tries to hit your chest with the back of her axe:

• 21 to hit

The swing stops you and she tries to grapple you.

• 19 vs your Athletics/Acrobatics

James, you struggle to break free, but Vanea is stronger then you. 

"No!! Why?! Why does it always go this way?!"

James suddenly stops struggling, letting Vanea hold him in place, but not letting go of his greatsword, his eyes fixed on Trex, with a look of desperation and anger.

Kravek will continue to try to peace, not having the intention to go to war with the towns. 

Kravek places his hammer and shield on the ground. The top of the hammer is placed on the ground and the handle still pointing upward for easy access. Then James dashes forward. Stop, dont hurt him. he calls out to Venea. He opens his hand bending slightly through his knees, ready to grab his hammer from the ground in case she attacks James. 

Lower your weapons he says as he looks around the room as his companions. We cannot help this town if we end up slaughtering eachother.

He looks to James seeing some personal struggle James, please. This will not end well. Lower your weapon. 

If Venea looks like she is not attacking James Kravek will stand back up fully. Not holding his weapons but not backing down yet, feeling he made the first step to lower his weapons, now they had to act on that. 

James tries to run towards Trex and gets grappled. Captain Vanja uses the distraction to try and grab Trexs satchel (to hit 8), but Trex blocks her hand and in a horrible voice screams „MINE, THIS IS MINE!“, before he tries to scratch Captain Vanja.

• Attack: 13 Damage: 1

He misses her face but suddenly the whole room explodes, Dran and Sedar draw their swords and the kobolds jump for their daggers as well ( 64). Three of them are able to grab a weapon, but in the chaos, two daggers fall to the ground.

Round 1:

„Please, don’t fight“ Speaker Masthew shouts while takeing a few steps back. Reaches for his sword but doesn‘t draw it.

Feel free to post your turn.

• Nyx as part of your turn you may send an altered telepathic message to Captain Vanja
• James you are grappled
• Gilgin, your weapons/shield are on the ground, you can grab a weapon and move or grab a weapon and shield and stay put
• Kravek, you didn‘t drop your weapons before, you are good to go
• Hifu you kneel next to your hammer, you are good to go but prone

Nyx does the telepathy thing, then turns around to face the rest of the kobolds, drops her crossbow and takes a dodge action.

Hifu stands up, grabbing his warhammer in his right hand as he does so.  He has 15 ft of movement left and is close enough to Trex to reach him.  He uses his action to grapple Trex, hoping to help Captain Vanja.  

Grapple :  6

Trex tries to avoid your grip: 18 and nimbly dodges out of the way.

At the same time, four of the Kobolds try to rush to Trex aid. Two of them fumble their daggers while picking them up and need to pick them up but two of them fluidly take their weapons and dash past other people trying to get next to Trex.

James and Kravek, you can make an AoO against Kobold 3 or 5 if you wish to do so.

Venea pulls back James and tries to push him to the ground. James resists and Vanea drops one of her axes to get a better grip. The goliath tries to suppress James. James roll 2 athletics/acrobatic checks Vs 20 and 14. If you fail one, you are prone, if you fail 2 you are restrained.

Gilgin calmly walks over to Trex, his voice booming as he holds forth his amulet, making signs with his hand. “Oh foul undead be gone, I purge you of this body, move in to the afterlife in peace.” 

Reaching Trex he locks eyes with Captain Vanja “Now Cap’n, grab it!”

(OOC - attempting to distract Trex by feigning an exorcism to help Vanja to take the satchel. Deception/performance? 23 If needed.) he hasn’t picked up any weapons)

really hope the check is not needed lol

Hifu shouts as he fails to restrain Trex - “Venea, protect the Speaker, help me with Trex!  He is your enemy here, not James!”