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[kj1225]

Kyle sighs.
"It was good. I got some more treatment. Also saw that Paludan is kind of a mess."

[My Name is Immaterial]

"You feeding? I've been on a diet, but I think it's time to start back up again."

The spirit finds a inn, boardinghouse or flophouse, and begins to drain charges from the sleeping occupants.

[scapheap]

"Think we should take out the competition. Best reward for it's length and difficulty."

"But you should remember that such an action will most likely make us look Chaotic Evil. Not that I saying no, in fact I'm all for it, but we should be aware of how our actions shall paint us."

[Samarkand]

At the Inn

Two ghosts had taken up residence in the Inn and began floating around, causing mischief. A wandering spirit searched the inn for sleeping patrons, but found none in their beds. Not despairing he floated down to the bar, where he found a number of individuals passed out, still perched upon their high stools. It was a simple matter to take some energy from them, though it wouldn't help their hangover. A dreaming soul floated off to a nearby village whose name was of little significance and floated into houses. It was daytime, but the ghost still found a young girl napping under the shade of a large tree in the cemetery. The soul took some of her energy, but gave her dreams of fairies dancing in a circle in a field of flowers.

Unaware of either the drunk guests at the inn or the ghost hovering about them, and entirely indifferent towards fairies frolicking in flowered fields, Cromwell set to work cleaning off his sword. It wasn't a pleasant task, but he managed to keep himself and his equipment clean by tearing off a rag from a discarded shirt left lying on the floor. It wasn't ideal, but it would work. He held onto the now bloodied rag, unsure if leaving that on the floor would look good...

Village Market

Will decided a full set of throwing knives was entirely unnecessary for his purposes, and set about trying to sell them. Upon arriving at the village market he found that there were fewer stalls than before. The day was sunny, so he didn't see why there shouldn't be a crowd. Perhaps there was something else going on in the village today that was keeping people occupied. Regardless, he needed to sell these knives. The only problem is that throwing knives weren't exactly a gentleman's weapon, people were skittish about buying them. After only a couple of tries, however, he found a man who offered 17 iron shillings for the knives.

Spoiler: Rolls (click to show/hide)

Wandering Spirit: The spirit finds a inn, boardinghouse or flophouse, and begins to drain charges from the sleeping occupants. -->Success
Dreaming Soul: The Dreaming Soul travels to town and steals some Manatic charges from anyone who is sleeping. Also because he is nice he tries to project nice dreams as he always does. -->Success
Cromwell Jackson: Clean my sword.-->Cleaned Sword

[3] for market conditions --> slightly unfavorable conditions

Will Smyt:Go to the village and sell all but one of my throwing knives--> A Good Offer

[Playergamer]

Accept offer, and head back to the inn.

[The Froggy Ninja]

The Dreaming Soul begins trying to sense if there are any crystals in the area.

[My Name is Immaterial]

The Wandering Spirit begins trying to sense if there are any crystals in the area.

[Samarkand]

Around a Table in the Inn

Will return with his coinpurse slightly heavier, weighted down by 17 iron shillings. He found his companions clustered around the same table, appearing to have made no progress on the task of picking the next contract. At least Cromwell got that disgusting blood off of his blade finally.

Both spirit and soul thought to find crystals. They each extended their essence as far as they could, but couldn’t find anything, not even the smallest sliver. Neither had any experience in this sort of thing, so they couldn’t say if it was because there were no crystals, or because they weren’t sufficiently powerful to sense them.

The Contracts

Spoiler: That’s My Mine, Length:2, Difficulty:5, Reward:3, Longevity:4 (click to show/hide)

The dragon turtle from before appears to have grown in size some, and is now almost certainly capable of breathing fire. That copper mine has gotten no less important, however, and the village is still willing to pay.

Spoiler:  Goblin Caves, Length: 5, Difficulty: 4, Reward: 1, Longevity 2: (click to show/hide)

It appears a recent disease wiped out a number of goblins in the Greenskin Mountains. New goblins have always been known to fill the ranks in quickly, but this might be a chance to clear a cave or two. There are those in Ludan who are interested in defending a cave, possibly working on a way to traverse the treacherous mountains. If you clean the cave they’ll send soldiers, with Varisport’s approval, to hold the cave. They aren’t offering much of a reward though, just whatever is found within the cave.

Spoiler: Taking out the Competition, Length:1, Difficulty:4, Reward:2, Longevity:1 (click to show/hide)

Another mercenary group cropped up, thinking they can replicate your limited success. Remarkably they’re even less prepared than your group. They won’t necessarily be easy to eliminate, they’re not capybaras after all. But their equipment would be up for grab. Plus, it would prevent future competition and demonstrate your strength.

Spoiler: Guard the Caravan, Length:6, Difficulty:1, Reward:1, Longevity:4 (click to show/hide)

There’s a shipment between Ludan and Varisport, and the Varisport authorities want someone they can trust, but present as neutral. They hope that Ludan will not recognize the connection, and so will not be suspicious. You’re the only people that fit the bill. That being said, they don’t care enough to pay you much.

Other Options

Go to the village to get supplies

Wait a week

Any other suggestions

Spoiler: Rolls (click to show/hide)

Wandering Spirit: The Wandering Spirit begins trying to sense if there are any crystals in the area. -->Failure, Maintained Charge
Dreaming Soul: The Dreaming Soul begins trying to sense if there are any crystals in the area. -->[acronym-]Failure[/acronym], Maintained Charge

[kj1225]

Kyle taps the contract on the other mercs.

[My Name is Immaterial]

The spirit turns to the soul. "Hey, what do ya say we hit up the places where we know there are crystals? Do some science, ya know? The cliffs of Varisport should have some in those boulders."

[mastahcheese]

I still say taking out the competition.

[The Froggy Ninja]

Both spirit and soul thought to find crystals. They each extended their essence as far as they could, but couldn’t find anything, not even the smallest sliver. Neither had any experience in this sort of thing, so they couldn’t say if it was because there were no crystals, or because they weren’t sufficiently powerful to sense them.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The spirit turns to the soul. "Hey, what do ya say we hit up the places where we know there are crystals? Do some science, ya know? The cliffs of Varisport should have some in those boulders."

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[My Name is Immaterial]

"Well, I'm goin' to stock up first, and then we'll set out, shall we?"

Suck up some more charges.

[The Froggy Ninja]

"Well, I'm goin' to stock up first, and then we'll set out, shall we?"

Suck up some more charges.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[Samarkand]

Outside the Opposing Compound

The group of five mercenaries left the comfort of their inn and traveled to a village which was just outside of Varisport, much closer to the grand city than their own inn. They intentionally arrived late at night, in hopes of avoiding notice. They found themselves standing outside a building with a small sign with poorly drawn swords crossed on it. This seemed to identify the building as being the mercenary compound. As far as they could tell they had not yet been seen.

Spoiler: Rolls (click to show/hide)

Wandering Spirit: Suck up some more charges. -->Success, Maintained Charge
Dreaming Soul: Suck up some more charges. -->[acronym-]Success[/acronym], Maintained Charge