"Aye, let's split into two groups. How about myself, Leonidas, and Theron go and talk with the farmers, while Everett, Rodrik, and Melinda ask around in town?"
If no one objects, the three of us will head out to talk with survivors and look around in farms that were attacked.
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The party splits up with half staying in town and the other half heading out to country side....
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Town party
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Rodrik lets Melinda and Everett, do most of the talking, the complex wordplay and deceit needed to weasel out the truth have never been his strong point.
With wine and sliver you loosen tongues, and soon have many of the destitute beggars gloomy retelling tells of woe and loss to you....
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Outside the city walls and away from the ears of city guards the locals are much more vocal.
The framers are quick to inundate you with numerous tales of raids, from them a patten quickly emerges.
By all accounts the raiders only attack when they have both the strength in numbers, and the concealment of darkness to cover there a escape.
By the time you finish your investigations it is late and your hosts all but insist that you say for the night.
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Town party
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As Melinda turns to the bar maid to order a second cup of wine, the conversation is disturbed by the sudden arrive of
5 guard men lead by Denzin Morrass.
"EVERY ONE OUTSIDE NOW!" Roars the guards commander, quickly dispersing the gathered crowd.
For a moment you stand there unsure if you are facing arrest or some other punishment.
"I SAID OUTSIDE! MOVE NOW!" he roars at you, settling the course of action for you.
Out in the cold streets, the moon is high and full in the clear nights sky.
Every one is quicky lined up in the street, as crude iron spears are thrust at the assembled drunks.
" I am Hrolfr Sigvaldason, Captain of the guard.
You are all sumoned for glory, for to noght we end these foul raiders!"
The Captain of the guard belows at you as he waves his long sword down the hill towards the darkness.
With out a moments to think you are swept up as drunken mob rushes down the...
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Farm Party
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Your host is regaling the tale of one of his ancestors to you, when there's a loud thunk as the door rings from an axe blow...
Short sheets
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Name: Everett Owen
Gender: ♂
Description of character: A short, paleskinned man with large quantities of black hair, varying in length. He is normally quiet, and these days is often seen reading whatever is about.
Former occupation: Sailor
Grand Goal: A home to call his own. A good home, that is,
Health: Unharmed for now
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Stats
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Strength :3
Toughness :3
Dexterity :5
Charisma :1
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Skills
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Climbing :4
Swimming :2
Literacy :1
One hand weapons :2
Weapons in use:
Armour in use: cloak
Baggage cart (other items go here)
Hatchet, Coil of rope, Flint and tinder, bag of metal spikes, a pair of spear heads, knife candles, waterskins. And a net
Name: Drustan mac Iccios
Gender: ♂
Description of character: A middle-aged man with green eyes, brown hair that is neither short nor long, and an attitude of persistent optimism.
Former occupation: Shepherd
Grand Goal: To reunite his people, the Arvii, and find his family.
Health: Unharmed for now
Stats
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Strength: 2
Toughness: 5
Dexterity:3
Charisma:2
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Skills
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One hand weapons: 1
Two hand weapons: 3
Ranged weapons: 1
Climbing: 2
Swimming: 1
Literacy: 1
Weapons in use: Bow, Spear
Armour in use:
Baggage cart (other items go here)
Spade,Knife
Name: Rodrik Calthorn
Gender: ♂
Description of character: A gruff bulky man with a bushy black beard.
Former occupation: Mercenary
Grand Goal: Get money
Health: Unharmed for now
Stats
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Strength:5
Toughness:4
Dexterity:3
Charisma:0
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Skills
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Two hand weapons: 4
Ranged weapons: 2
Riding: 2
Climbing: 1
Weapons in use: Greatsword, crossbow, quiver of bolts, dagger
Armour in use: Iron lamellar and bronze helmet
Baggage cart (other items go here)
Cat fur hat
staff sling, Grappling hook
Name- Leonidas Harth
Gender- male
Description- man in his late twenties, scraggly beard, brown hair, tanned skin, green eyes, average height
Former occupation- sailor in the navy
Goal- rule the seas through a large trading kingdom
Health- fine for now
Stats
Strength-3
Toughness-4
Dexterity-2
Charisma-3
Skills-
Ranged weapon- 2
Literacy-2
One handed weapon-3
Swimming-2
Weapons in use: Iron hand axe, Bronze knife, Crossbow, Throwing spear
Armour in use: Light leather armor,
Baggage cart (other items go here)
Name: Theron Drakosen
Gender: ♂
Description of character: A mildly old man, of roughly 30 years of age. He carries himself with pride and with many scars to his name, after fighting in several wars under the name of the Arcanian Sword mercenary guild. Having fought under the command of incompetent leaders, and witnessing the death of many to pure tactical stupidity, Theron decides to leave with all the gear he could smuggle out of the guild. Unfortunately, despite being trained in the use of shields, Theron was unable to obtain one, and has to make due with a hand and a half sword, also called a bastard sword.
He has brown hair and blue eyes, and is mildly tall.
Former occupation: Mercenary Swordsman
Grand Goal: To command the largest army the world has ever seen, marching as one.
Health: Unharmed for now
Stats:
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Strength: 3
Toughness: 4
Dexterity: 2
Charisma: 3
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Skills
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One hand weapons 2
Two hand weapons 2
Ranged weapons 0
Exotic weapons 0
Riding 2
Climbing 1
Swimming 1
Literacy 1
Weapons in use:
1x Long Sword, old and very scratched.
Armour in use:
Hardened Leather suit of armour, with a blue sword symbol on the front.
Hardened Leather sheath, for the longsword.
Baggage cart:
Name: Melinda Newcastle
Gender: ♀
Description of character: A favourite tactic of everyone who wants anything to happen in a hostile court, whether it be spying, stealing or murdering, is to send a courtesan there. Despite this being so common, somehow very few ever caught on that they are never just innocent messengers/prostitutes.
Former occupation: Agent
Grand Goal: Power through an easily manipulable leader
Health: Unharmed for now
Stats
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Strength: 2
Toughness: 1
Dexterity: 3
Charisma: 6
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Skills
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One-handed weapons: 3
Climbing: 3
Riding: 1
Swimming: 1
Literacy: 1
Weapons in use: 2 iron daggers
Armour in use:
Baggage cart (other items go here)
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