"An invertaion is rude not to accept my friend" Jupp will stand up from the wall and make his way up behind Mal "and if this is not our quarry it would serve well for finding more infomation"
”I will wait, just in case” she says in a quiet voice, looking back the way they came. “See what he has to say but I would not trust him as far as you could throw him...the Mistress is sure he is involved.”
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Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Khutulun steps back and seems to become one with the shadows, Uce is less successful but slips around the corner.
Krikoris and Cinta enter the room backed by Jupps hulking form with Malambing shadowing them in.
The room you enter is a rather dusty and ramshackle study the walls lined with cubbys containing the crumbled remains of old scrolls. A tall ropy man in his mid twenties dressed in dark loose clothing stands behind the desk regarding you warily. Two brass strongboxes are set against the far wall.
" Ah.....well, such esteemed company I am receiving. Honoured ones, and a giant....oh, its.....Malambing, isn't it?"
"Easy Cinta, we were invited and there is no reason we can't do this without pointing weapons" Turning to young man "You sir are a tough person to reach for a conversation to get some answers to questions"
Mal shifts uncomfortably, he doesn't like being recognized by people of power. He stands near the back of the room and sheathes his sword, but keeps his hand on his dagger hilt.
"Easy Cinta, we were invited and there is no reason we can't do this without pointing weapons" Turning to young man "You sir are a tough person to reach for a conversation to get some answers to questions"
" Not particularly.....though generally I arrange to meet elsewhere. What questions do you have?"
Mal shifts uncomfortably, he doesn't like being recognized by people of power. He stands near the back of the room and sheathes his sword, but keeps his hand on his dagger hilt.
Seto smiles kindly at Malambing, " As you wish. We are just two street kids trying to make our way in the world and improve the lot of our people."
Krikoris nods, "Did you think we'd need more? We are here about this actions you've taken to 'improve' the lot of your people. Precisely how is murder and widespread suspicion and hatred going to improve your lot? Seems to me that those in power are more likely to order a culling of your people to quell any resistance to their rule. For proof, look no further than the armed group now facing you."
Krikoris nods, "Did you think we'd need more? We are here about this actions you've taken to 'improve' the lot of your people. Precisely how is murder and widespread suspicion and hatred going to improve your lot? Seems to me that those in power are more likely to order a culling of your people to quell any resistance to their rule. For proof, look no further than the armed group now facing you."
" Well...I didn't realise the merchants would go as far as to hiring foreign warriors. My men give a good showing against the local guards and the like."
" Murder? Suspicion and hatred of our folk was here long before I was. Just ask Malambing, we are judged foul for the sins of our forefathers....I am simply taking steps to share a little of the coin to those who need it most."
" Perhaps you weren't told the truth about our situation?"
" But your right....I certainly wasn't expecting such as yourselves. Perhaps I can better the offer the merchants made you?"
Krikoris fixes him with an intense stare, "You question, but you do not deny the murder. And now you offer us coin while claiming you and your people have none? Sounds to me that either you are lying to us about the offer, or lying to those that would follow you about getting them coin so that you can use them to advance your own desire for power."
Krikoris fixes him with an intense stare, "You question, but you do not deny the murder. And now you offer us coin while claiming you and your people have none? Sounds to me that either you are lying to us about the offer, or lying to those that would follow you about getting them coin so that you can use them to advance your own desire for power."
" Deny? Oh! Your accusing me of murder? Then I most strenuously deny, I have murdered no one."
He sighed, " We have funds banked in case of emergencies. Just last week we made a large donation to the Pamati family to stop them from losing their home."
" I did not chose this life, the fates and those of our people who ignore the suffering of their brethren forced it upon me. The Lokanan hate us for our ancestors crimes, the Merubat see us only as labourers and riff raff.....who else will care for my people? There are none who do."
Malambing-
Malambing does know that Garunam father of 4 Rudi Pamati was killed on a building site a few weeks ago and his family who would normally have been thrown onto the street without a source of income are still in the same dwelling.
Krikoris, still being new to this land, listens and watches closely to determine if he's speaking truth.
Insight: 22
It seems he is speaking truthfully at least as he sees it....though the denial of the murder...there were some very distressing micro-expressions while he was talking...you are certain he was involved. But he seems to have convinced himself at least that it was not 'murder' exactly. The talk of money and helping people all seems legitimate.
( You got a 22, that gives you pretty much everything.)
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"An invertaion is rude not to accept my friend" Jupp will stand up from the wall and make his way up behind Mal "and if this is not our quarry it would serve well for finding more infomation"
DJ
Khutulun looks suspicious at Mal.
”I will wait, just in case” she says in a quiet voice, looking back the way they came. “See what he has to say but I would not trust him as far as you could throw him...the Mistress is sure he is involved.”
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Krikoris waits for those who wish to hide to do so and then strides up and confidently opens the door.
OCC: Stealth 25
Yevna Galanodel - Wood Elf | Level 8 | Druid/Circle of Spores 6 - Ranger 2 - Ravnica
Nyx - Satyr | Level 9 | Rouge/Swashbuckler 5 - Bard/Collage of Lore 4 - Lost Mine of Phandelver/Storm King's Thunder
Uce Stealth - 12
I have an intelligence of six, I know what I'm doing.
Cinta stands beside Krikoris, she was never one to shy away from bandit confrontation.
Whistler - Lost Mines of Phandelver [Lvl 8 Barbarian] | Cinta Yuliani Lestari - My Island Home [Lvl 3 Fighter] | Shalana - Allansia Wildlands [Lvl 4 Monk] | Roger Durant - Storm King's Thunder [Lvl 8 Monster Hunter] | Rotthran - The Waterdeep Heist [Lvl 5 Thief]
Mal just stands by, feeling a little out of his element, but bolstered by having companions there.
Jupp will move up behind them to add a bit of an imposing look to the group with his Warhammer on his shoulder
DJ
Khutulun steps back and seems to become one with the shadows, Uce is less successful but slips around the corner.
Krikoris and Cinta enter the room backed by Jupps hulking form with Malambing shadowing them in.
The room you enter is a rather dusty and ramshackle study the walls lined with cubbys containing the crumbled remains of old scrolls. A tall ropy man in his mid twenties dressed in dark loose clothing stands behind the desk regarding you warily. Two brass strongboxes are set against the far wall.
" Ah.....well, such esteemed company I am receiving. Honoured ones, and a giant....oh, its.....Malambing, isn't it?"
" How may I be of assistance?"
"No sudden movements," responds Cinta as she lowers her pike and slowly moves around to flank.
Whistler - Lost Mines of Phandelver [Lvl 8 Barbarian] | Cinta Yuliani Lestari - My Island Home [Lvl 3 Fighter] | Shalana - Allansia Wildlands [Lvl 4 Monk] | Roger Durant - Storm King's Thunder [Lvl 8 Monster Hunter] | Rotthran - The Waterdeep Heist [Lvl 5 Thief]
"Easy Cinta, we were invited and there is no reason we can't do this without pointing weapons" Turning to young man "You sir are a tough person to reach for a conversation to get some answers to questions"
DJ
Krikoris moves around the room slowly, keeping an eye on this person and examining the rest of the room and checking for other exits.
Investigation: 8
Mal shifts uncomfortably, he doesn't like being recognized by people of power. He stands near the back of the room and sheathes his sword, but keeps his hand on his dagger hilt.
" Sudden movements? I have none planned."
" Not particularly.....though generally I arrange to meet elsewhere. What questions do you have?"
There are no other obvious exits to be seen, the man appears tense but not panicked.
Seto smiles kindly at Malambing, " As you wish. We are just two street kids trying to make our way in the world and improve the lot of our people."
" Is that all of you?"
Krikoris nods, "Did you think we'd need more? We are here about this actions you've taken to 'improve' the lot of your people. Precisely how is murder and widespread suspicion and hatred going to improve your lot? Seems to me that those in power are more likely to order a culling of your people to quell any resistance to their rule. For proof, look no further than the armed group now facing you."
" Well...I didn't realise the merchants would go as far as to hiring foreign warriors. My men give a good showing against the local guards and the like."
" Murder? Suspicion and hatred of our folk was here long before I was. Just ask Malambing, we are judged foul for the sins of our forefathers....I am simply taking steps to share a little of the coin to those who need it most."
" Perhaps you weren't told the truth about our situation?"
" But your right....I certainly wasn't expecting such as yourselves. Perhaps I can better the offer the merchants made you?"
Krikoris fixes him with an intense stare, "You question, but you do not deny the murder. And now you offer us coin while claiming you and your people have none? Sounds to me that either you are lying to us about the offer, or lying to those that would follow you about getting them coin so that you can use them to advance your own desire for power."
" Deny? Oh! Your accusing me of murder? Then I most strenuously deny, I have murdered no one."
He sighed, " We have funds banked in case of emergencies. Just last week we made a large donation to the Pamati family to stop them from losing their home."
" I did not chose this life, the fates and those of our people who ignore the suffering of their brethren forced it upon me. The Lokanan hate us for our ancestors crimes, the Merubat see us only as labourers and riff raff.....who else will care for my people? There are none who do."
Malambing-
Malambing does know that Garunam father of 4 Rudi Pamati was killed on a building site a few weeks ago and his family who would normally have been thrown onto the street without a source of income are still in the same dwelling.
Krikoris, still being new to this land, listens and watches closely to determine if he's speaking truth.
Insight: 21
It seems he is speaking truthfully at least as he sees it....though the denial of the murder...there were some very distressing micro-expressions while he was talking...you are certain he was involved. But he seems to have convinced himself at least that it was not 'murder' exactly. The talk of money and helping people all seems legitimate.
( You got a 22, that gives you pretty much everything.)