As you all introduce yourselves and get acquainted as the mid day gets later discussing you moves your about to do. The inn's lights go out at the sound of clap. After about 5 seconds fire spawns in the middle of the table where the circus folks were sitting. (They all disappeared) a fireball comes about then a man pops out. Dulan Du Freak himself. His appearance is that of reddish/orange it has about 5 strips that flow down. His face though is covered by his signature Masquerade Mask which has white mostly but around the eyes is blue. He is about 7"8 its has a jester top looking part on the mask as well. He bows like a jester. And with a snap of his fingers all the circus folks are back the their looks all revealed the Gnoll is by some other table, Yuan ti at the back and the little girl at your area but something is quite different off about her (can roll a perception) she spins her dress touches the table.  Dulan speaks he sounds extremely charismatic a quite likeable personality . Greetings all may your night be well tonight as we have alittle something for everyone. Before we open as a big warm welcome and allowing us here we normally don't do this but with such a crowd I can't help myself. His hands are also gloved ina similar pattern to his outfit. He throws something in the air and the rest do the same I hope everyone here can come it be a night you never forget I may even pick someone out of the audience . As the panther lady appears beside him as he spins her casually and with another snap of his fingers the the flicker happens and the folks are gone. Around everyone and your table is invitations to see this show for free. (It is late at this point) as you all spent time talking and discussing your plans, eating possible drinking it was on the house becuase of the special event going on.

Thyme waves one of the invitations around to her companions "I don't know about you, but I am not one for passing up a free opportunity. Especially if there is guaranteed fun involved. Besides, if we are staying the night anyway we might as well make it a night to remember."

Rav peers at the little girl who rushed over to the table (perception roll 6 ) while speaking to Thyme "Although I don't share in your sentiment of fun, I would like to check this out.. Rav mutters "Curious this show..."

My name is Thirch

Thrich will walk a little closer to Rav 

Say elephant man if your going to hunt gnolls I would like to join you and your... Friends.

Thirch also looks at the invitation with disgust on his face

What is the point of this circus? 

Rosissa looks excited, "Oh, I wanna go! It looks fun! And it's okay," she laughs at Rav, "I'm still young, but not as young as you think I am."

As the newcomer arrives, she looks at him, giving him a curious look, "Hi! You're going with us too!?"

Rav with that you will  notice slightly under her dress as she spun you got a slight glimpse (she has no feet/ankle yet she was standing on the table)  

Siegward, puzzled, wanders away from the table with the gnoll and yuan, and pulls up to the bar, dropping his adventures pack on the floor next to him, ensuring he can still see the table, to observe the strange group.

Jamben did not originally intend to sit on his hands like this all day, but going out to hunt those beasts alone was a very unwise choice. For that reason he hung around the tavern with the others while they sorted through the new arrivals and all the hustle and bustle that this strange circus seemed to draw. Although the half elf wasn't focused on he circus when he first arrived, he could not deny that it did interest him to some degree now. Their little performance here in the tavern had been fairly short-lived, but that taste was just enough to pique his interest. Perhaps they were more than mere entertainers? The only way to know for certain would be to take a closer look.

The fellow that approached Rav and called him 'elephant man' was close enough that Jamben could hear him clearly and vice versa since Jamben had been hanging about near Rav, so he responded to Thirch in kind, "Normally the circus is meant to be entertainment. It takes many different forms depending on the ones putting on the show. This one certainly has my interests now, though."

5

As it sounds like almost you all would like to go. You will all arrive at the "Circus" it seems kinda traditional tent like structure but upon entering it is much bigger on the inside like the walls are made of marble and the seats are well maintained. your tickets are from row (I did a roll where you all where sitting you got a 1 on a 1d10. Lower the number closer you were to the performance) for the most part I roll like behind a DM screen unless it a contested roll between player and monster or I deem it in a sorted fashion I'll do it in here) When the show starts no one is there. Then with 3 finger snaps in those second appears Dulan again by himself, disperse the whole circus is there then he is there is there with them all with the lights off. As he does his signature bow fire releases from his hands in a circle like motion lighting all the torches. There is a bunch of different races here some you may never of heard of other of your own kind. Welcome all here who came and those we saw earlier some may call us just entertainment but I assure you more then just entertainment will be provided tonight. The Performers you see here are all here of their own accord performing acts and even may share their own life story it is what they will. I'd advise to not try and copy these as I am told liabilities if we don't and we are here to show a different side from what the world sees. Our first one up is a very young girl and a Gnoll. As he finishes up with a snap of his finger again they disappear. The girl comes up to the center the Gnoll charges to here with blinding speeds as he gets his hands around her head he twists her head completely all the way around effortlessly she slumps to floor. Lifeless as fire circles around him and becomes like a cage.The girl gets up with her head still in its same position backwards she moves around so strangely like probably the most unnatural movement. She rips the dress from underneath her revealing a Corset. She has no legs but is levitating in mid air. She calls a man to the stage who puts his hand underneath her to see the legitimacy of this act and his hand goes underneath he touches nothing their look is shocked. She naps her head back into place and pulls out her 3 puppets and attaches a string to herself claiming I am but a four puppet act we enjoy each other's company haha I am a Amogian. (This race is not at all from here if there has been it be extremely rare) The cage disappear letting the Gnoll out. He waves his hand and skeletons climb from the ground (necromancy which is not something gnolls can do it takes high Int and wisdom) The 3 puppets are made to chase the girl around take some attacks on her as the skeletons show the same sort of thing. Dulan in each scenario comes on the seen swirling in fire he puts out his hand these two are on the ground and take his hand. Come with me there is much more to the world then what is painted on the surface of a portrait look to the horizon we see it set up and down yet morning will alway come as time moves so do we. There is so much more to you then you realise would you considering becoming part of a family we are all one it doesn't matter your race or background we will always work with each other. He appears to be in 6 places at once as the other performers are shown in similar fashion and they all take his hand then teleport to the stage. In each scenario it seems a race is involved with these folks as they are outcasts in their former lives but here they are but family.  Supporting one another. As they perform some regular circus acts you've seen the wood elf doing the trapease very masterfully upon landing to the platform pulls out a silver flute and beings to play it. The music is some of the most soothing your ears would hear. so much so she has a spider crawl on her. This spider is rumored to be one of the most deadly. as Dulan comes forward it jumps lands in his mouth as the mask opens just around there just sitting there on his tounge. (Its coloration is dark purple on its back with a Redish pattern on it that shapes like skeleton. its about the size of a tarantula but the abdomen of a black widow) it comes out at a tune of her flute. He gestures at Thyme to come to him. (You are free to decline if you do not want to if you do one of the ones next to you may come up)

Thyme, very dramatically, points to herself with a faked surprised look on her face, but then just giggles and waves her hand, refusing the call.

Let's have someone else take the spotlight ;)

Thirch as he did raise his hand

Thirch Raises his hand not knowing what he's supposed to do

I will...

Since your so eager He will pick you out of the audience near them. He instructs you to approach him when you do (he will get everyone to applaud).  Thank you for Volunteering . He picks up some sand and heats it shaping it into glass a ball it then has a light go on inside of it  shaping it into a copy of Thirch. He then gets you to hold out your hand upon doing so with a snape the figure is gone and the glass ball is in your hands. With a rock like oval inside it is the color of reddish brown stone) . Consider this a gift from us to you this may come in handy. Give it 3 whole days and you will see something spectacular. What do you call yourself? and can we all give him a round of applause he claps He whispers in your ear I sense something dark is coming I am not sure what but be careful and wish you and your friends the best.   As he brings you back to your seat they continue some more acts before closing the show with a tremendous explosion as they as disappear from the area as their voices thank you all for coming and to enjoy the rest of your night. That they may be in the capital in 2 weeks from now.  

Thirch observes the glass (17 for insight check on the object)

Hmmm

you gotta roll in here for me to see for now on as all players do.  But I'll oblige you this once. 17 is enough to know its not just a rock it sense life in it

Rav looks around and quietly claps for Thirch, wondering if there's more to this show than meets the eye  and in his case nose (Perception check 16)

You smelling them or the area itself? just making sure I am understanding this. If this is the case you do smell aftermath of the fires that burned things and the explosion that went off other then the circus people sent I mean i you probably could follow them with scent tracking.