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[Yottawhat]

"Wait, if I'm getting recompensation for this... then I'm willing to drop it down to "hard feelings" rather than very hard feelings. Now then, let's talk-"

"Mhm. Mm. Hmm."

"We'll talk later. I've got shit I have to deal with. Nora, you literally have a massive hole in your chest that a parasite just crawled out of. I'll deal with bleeding but speak-up if you're feeling any side effects."

Make sure my bandage is in place, then go fix up Nora's carapace.

Spoiler: Crass (click to show/hide)

Name: Crass Beakerton
Race and Profession: Special Human (Spectral Aspect) Doctor
Description: A pale man in a stained, unwashed doctor's coat. A brass plate has been hammered into his face, covering the entire right side and the entirety of his jaw. A metal hinge connects to a swiveling mouthguard with a built-in air filter that is kept in place a leather belt and buckle. Crass carries around a large satchel with bright red stitches were ever he goes, the handle of his baton peaking out from the edge of the bag.
Backstory: Born a slum rat, Crass joined up with a small splinter group that was apart of one of the larger gangs Nede, acting as an errand boy and dealer for some of the more low-level drugs. But the group leader took an interest in young Crass, and when she saw his steady hands, quick wit, and his skill with a needle and thread, she knew Crass could do more than just a dealer. A loan from the bank and the upper echelon was barely enough to cover the cost of sending young Crass off to apprentice at one of the local medical guilds. Crass returned home with hope and pride in his eyes, hope, and pride that was snuffed out the second he took a step into his old home in the same moment a bomb planted by a rival gang went off. He came to in the hospital, finding out that most of his face was burnt off by the explosion and was stuck with a bill. Worse, a statement form the bank came and apparently as the sole survivor of the attack, his Guardian's debts was being transferred to him, including the ones to the the Syndicate. Stuck paying off a multitude of debts, Crass has grown to be choleric fellow, one who has as many cares to give as he does dollars to spend.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 2
Mind: 2
Health: 1
Skills
Medicine: +3
Biology
Criminal Underground
Inventory
Money:$1
Pistol
Cigarettes
Lighter
Gas Mask(Integrated into face)
Binocular
Night Vision Goggles
Baton
Doctors bag
3 syringes of stimulant
2 syringes of sedative
Current Status: Shoot in the neck. Bandaged

[Naturegirl1999]

Spoiler: Nora the Spider (click to show/hide)

Name:Nora
Race and Profession:Arthropod Underhiver

Description: A human sized trapdoor spider with a black exoskeleton with the following eye arrangement

(I would put the image in a spoiler but spoilers can't be inside of other spoilers)
She tries talking to others when she can, but has trouble showing emotions
Backstory:Nora works for the Underhivers, but she thought adventuring could help them find new areas to expand to.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 1
Mind (Not going Crazy): 2
Health: 2
Skills
Knowledge Skills:
Biology
Chemistry
Other Skills:
Melee: 1
Defence: 1
Speech: 1

Inventory
Hatchet(sidearm), 100 ft rope(climbing gear), a circuit buster, a forging kit, Lockpicks(lock breaking tools), Skinning & butchering kit, Gas mask, Clean up Kit, Duct tape, Shovel, Taser, Radio

Money:$0
Current Status: Recently gained control of her body

Use duct tape to fix the hole in my carapace, place duct tape in Sherry’s chest to seal the hole

[The Lupanian]

Frank pockets the coins and inspects the plastic card and the phone.

Spoiler: Frank (click to show/hide)

Name: Franklin Walker
Race and Profession: Ordinary Human Tinker
Description: Looks extremely average as far as humans go. Medium length dirty-blonde hair. A little shorter than six feet. Has a fancy mustache that he likes to twirl when getting excited about machines.
Backstory: Frank grew up in Nede, and has only rarely seen the surface before, never for extended periods of time. Due to his natural proclivity of working with machines, he quickly joined the Tinker guild, and was just as quickly assigned to this mission by the guild. Equal parts earnest and practical, he decided that to ensure his survival on this mission he would buy a full body hardsuit so he didn't croak before finding cool old-world relics.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 1
Mind: 2
Health: 2
Skills
Guns: 1
Crafting: 3
Research: 2
Electronics: 1
Computer Engineering
Inventory
Full Body Hardsuit
100 ft. Rope
Revolver
Flashlight
Advanced Crafting Tools
"Tinkering for Dummies" How to Tinker guide
Money:$0

There are about about 8 coins. The plastic card is the same as the ones found in the booth. The phone seems like it could be in working order, but is completely dead.

Spoiler: Nora the Spider (click to show/hide)

Name:Nora
Race and Profession:Arthropod Underhiver

Description: A human sized trapdoor spider with a black exoskeleton with the following eye arrangement

(I would put the image in a spoiler but spoilers can't be inside of other spoilers)
She tries talking to others when she can, but has trouble showing emotions
Backstory:Nora works for the Underhivers, but she thought adventuring could help them find new areas to expand to.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 1
Mind (Not going Crazy): 2
Health: 2
Skills
Knowledge Skills:
Biology
Chemistry
Other Skills:
Melee: 1
Defence: 1
Speech: 1

Inventory
Hatchet(sidearm), 100 ft rope(climbing gear), a circuit buster, a forging kit, Lockpicks(lock breaking tools), Skinning & butchering kit, Gas mask, Clean up Kit, Duct tape, Shovel, Taser, Radio

Money:$0
Current Status: Recently gained control of her body

Try to stand and walk to the medic
One of the others convinced the parasite to leave my body. Can anyone help patch up my carapace?

(8+2=*9*) Nora is holding up pretty well. She still has a gaping wound, but she's not bleeding as bad as before.

Are there any other places to explore, now that the monsters are down?  Past the room with the monsters?

There's another set of double doors at the far end of the chamber, and a smaller door on the right wall.

"Great we haven't even been here an hour and someones already been mind controlled by the government and made to attempt to kill our doctor, this is all to keep us from finding the truth!"
He then stops paying attention to whats going on in the rest of the room and goes back to focusing on the lockers.

"I bet these lockers contain something important, you don't lock up shit you don't care about."
Use my tool kit to break the locks on the lockers and see what secrets they hold.

Spoiler: Burt (click to show/hide)

Name: Burt
Race and Profession: Mammal Mercenary
Description: A slightly overweight deer man with one antler that's broken off.
Backstory: Being the anti-government nut job that he is, lead him down a path that didn't include normal employment so he had to get by doing odd jobs for money that eventually lead him to becoming a mercenary.
Stats
Strength 2
Dexterity 1
Mind 2
Health 1
Skills
Guns 2
Crafting 1
Explosives 1
Chemistry
Inventory
Money:$0
 Combat shotgun with Flashlight
 Pistol
 2 Grenades
 3 Detonation charges
 Basic toolset
 Lighter
 Cigarettes
 Tinkering kit
 Knife
 Duct Tape
 Assorted glow lights(20)
 Stick of dynamite
 Cigars
Current Status: FINE

(6+1=7 crafting) Burt manages to bust most of the locks open. Inside, he finds: A CD case with 8 disks, An antique revolver, an old business suit made with synthetic fiber, a gold plated watch, a bottle of bourbon, a switchblade, and a bag of white powder.

Alice picked up her two wand halves, she would fix them later when it was more quiet. She then turned around and saw that Sherry was currently being held to the ground by Ares.

"What's happening and who needs my help?"

Pick up my two wand halves, they should be less sticky due to being covered in water.

Spoiler: Alice the full-time mage (click to show/hide)

Name: Alice
Race and Profession: Ordinary Human Explorer
Description: A young and energetic human with medium length blonde hair.
Backstory: Alice spent most of her education focusing on her magical studies. Eager to master all magic and to show off her talent, she wandered around practicing her skills, and eventually signed up for the expedition.
Stats:
Strength 1
Dexterity 1
Mind  2
Health 2
Skills:
Focus 1
Projection 1
Elemental Electricity
Elemental Water
Physical Body
Eldritch
Inventory:
2 wand halves (projection point)
Ballistic vest
Night Vision Googles
Binoculars
Radio
Laptop
2 Stim-gel syringes
Lighter
Duct Tape
Money: $0
Current Status: Wandless

Done. They aren't really sticky, they were just partially fused to your hands.

"What is to prevent the parasite from 'gaining the upper hand' again?"

Attempt to ascertain if Sherry is lying. If she is, use duct tape to bind her hands. Otherwise release her. Afterwards, check the lockers for data storage devices.

Spoiler: Ares (click to show/hide)

Name: Autonomous Reconnaissance/Exploration System (Ares)
Race and Profession: Cyberbot Data Harvester
Description: See second spoiler
Backstory: Originally a mindless recon drone, Ares gained sentience when he first connected to the Old Archive. Now he searches for information, both for the Archive and in the hopes that it will lead to sentience in other robots.
Stats
Strength: 2
Dexterity: 2
Mind: 1
Health: 1
Skills
Electronics: 4
Guns: 4
Inventory: Computerpad (integral), Cyberjack, Electronic Repair Kit, Bolt-Action Rifle, Night Vision Goggles (integral), Binoculars (integral), Radio (integral), Duct Tape
Money: $0
Current Status: All systems functioning within normal parameters.

Spoiler: Description (click to show/hide)

(3) Ares decides not to trust Sherry, and tries to bind her hands at once. (10) vs (1) Ares uses the entire roll of duct tape binding Sherry from head to toe.

Clean up any leftover loot in the room.

Spoiler: Arp (click to show/hide)

Name:Automated Repair Product, or Arp.
    Race and Profession:Industrial Robot, Work Horse.
    Description:A vaguely humanoid, orange robot with a single red eye and a utilitarian design.
    Backstory:Originally a repair drone, "Arp" eventually attained sentience after being given a vague order to "Clean up the mess" after an office party just before the apocalypse. Those who gave the order are long dead, but Arp cannot ignore the order. Now that the office has finally collapsed from age and decay, Arp has wandered out into the shattered world on an almost certainly hopeless quest to finish "cleaning up the mess."

    Stats
    Strength:3
    Dexterity:1
    Mind:3
    Health:3

    Skills
    Crafting 1
    Electronics 1

    Inventory
    Toolbox
    Hammer
    Wrench
    Axe
    Welding torch
    Mini-chainsaw
    Wiring kit
    Tinkering kit
    Lighter
    Radio
    Money:$0

    Current status
    Fine.

Feel free to pickup whatever hasn't been taken. I believe the hardhat and sledgehammer are still floating around.

Heart still beating. Still scared. What to do but to- to beat the fear into submission! Take charge.
The human is still dangerous. She was dangerous before, but she is certainly dangerous now.

Vaiae points her sword towards Sherry's heart and steps forwards, close enough to strike.
"Do not trust her. She might still be controlled by that thing. We need to kill it. Can you hold her still? I can drain its life out, so we don't have to do any cutting."

She's still not properly restrained, with those tentacle things... be in position to stab her in the heart if she attacks with those. If not, (if necessary) use one lifeforce spell to pinpoint the location of the parasite and another to move all of its lifeforce to Sherry.

Spoiler: Vaiae (click to show/hide)

Name: Vaiaerioun
Race and Profession: Avian Coldblood
Description: A young and flighty crow, almost completely black. Fond of shiny things and people, though she thinks humans are a little lame.
Backstory: She joined the coldbloods to help her fellow avians, and even started to learn some magic, but when an opportunity for adventure came up, she leapt for it.
Stats
Strength 3
Dexterity 2
Mind 1
Health 0
Skills
Melee 1
Defense 1
Focus 1
Lifeforce
Inventory
Money: $0
Greatsword
Hardsuit
Survival knife
Flare gun
Flashlight (attached to helmet)
Radio
Duct tape
Stim-gel syringes (2)
Looted lighter
Current Status
Dizzy

Sherry is fully bound up, so Vaiae decides to hold off on magic for now. She does stand over Sherry menacingly, however.

"Wait, if I'm getting recompensation for this... then I'm willing to drop it down to "hard feelings" rather than very hard feelings. Now then, let's talk-"

"Mhm. Mm. Hmm."

"We'll talk later. I've got shit I have to deal with. Nora, you literally have a massive hole in your chest that a parasite just crawled out of. I'll deal with bleeding but speak-up if you're feeling any side effects."

Make sure my bandage is in place, then go fix up Nora's carapace.

Spoiler: Crass (click to show/hide)

Name: Crass Beakerton
Race and Profession: Special Human (Spectral Aspect) Doctor
Description: A pale man in a stained, unwashed doctor's coat. A brass plate has been hammered into his face, covering the entire right side and the entirety of his jaw. A metal hinge connects to a swiveling mouthguard with a built-in air filter that is kept in place a leather belt and buckle. Crass carries around a large satchel with bright red stitches were ever he goes, the handle of his baton peaking out from the edge of the bag.
Backstory: Born a slum rat, Crass joined up with a small splinter group that was apart of one of the larger gangs Nede, acting as an errand boy and dealer for some of the more low-level drugs. But the group leader took an interest in young Crass, and when she saw his steady hands, quick wit, and his skill with a needle and thread, she knew Crass could do more than just a dealer. A loan from the bank and the upper echelon was barely enough to cover the cost of sending young Crass off to apprentice at one of the local medical guilds. Crass returned home with hope and pride in his eyes, hope, and pride that was snuffed out the second he took a step into his old home in the same moment a bomb planted by a rival gang went off. He came to in the hospital, finding out that most of his face was burnt off by the explosion and was stuck with a bill. Worse, a statement form the bank came and apparently as the sole survivor of the attack, his Guardian's debts was being transferred to him, including the ones to the the Syndicate. Stuck paying off a multitude of debts, Crass has grown to be choleric fellow, one who has as many cares to give as he does dollars to spend.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 2
Mind: 2
Health: 1
Skills
Medicine: +3
Biology
Criminal Underground
Inventory
Money:$1
Pistol
Cigarettes
Lighter
Gas Mask(Integrated into face)
Binocular
Night Vision Goggles
Baton
Doctors bag
3 syringes of stimulant
2 syringes of sedative
Current Status: Shoot in the neck. Bandaged

With his own bandages in ship-shape, Crass heads over to Nora. (5+3=8) He closes her wound and gets her recovering. She won't be 20/20 for a while, but she can walk around at least.

Spoiler: Nora the Spider (click to show/hide)

Name:Nora
Race and Profession:Arthropod Underhiver

Description: A human sized trapdoor spider with a black exoskeleton with the following eye arrangement

(I would put the image in a spoiler but spoilers can't be inside of other spoilers)
She tries talking to others when she can, but has trouble showing emotions
Backstory:Nora works for the Underhivers, but she thought adventuring could help them find new areas to expand to.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 1
Mind (Not going Crazy): 2
Health: 2
Skills
Knowledge Skills:
Biology
Chemistry
Other Skills:
Melee: 1
Defence: 1
Speech: 1

Inventory
Hatchet(sidearm), 100 ft rope(climbing gear), a circuit buster, a forging kit, Lockpicks(lock breaking tools), Skinning & butchering kit, Gas mask, Clean up Kit, Duct tape, Shovel, Taser, Radio

Money:$0
Current Status: Recently gained control of her body

Use duct tape to fix the hole in my carapace, place duct tape in Sherry’s chest to seal the hole

As it happens, you no longer need duct tape, and Sherry currently has quite an abundance of the stuff.

[Devastator]

Push onwards, and open the new set of double doors.  A new cave probably lies beyond!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Thag Simmons

Human (ordinary)
Description:  Thag's a stereotypical broad-shouldered thick necked caveman in a loincloth with a large club.

Stats:

Strength 2
Dexterity 1
Mind 1
Health 2

Skills:
Melee: 4
Unarmed: 1
Defence: 2
Crafting: 1

All others: 0.

Items:
Wooden Club.
Loincloth.
Bow drill.

[Naturegirl1999]

Pick up Sherry, and carry her as I follow Thag

Spoiler: Nora the Spider (click to show/hide)

Name:Nora
Race and Profession:Arthropod Underhiver

Description: A human sized trapdoor spider with a black exoskeleton with the following eye arrangement

(I would put the image in a spoiler but spoilers can't be inside of other spoilers)
She tries talking to others when she can, but has trouble showing emotions
Backstory:Nora works for the Underhivers, but she thought adventuring could help them find new areas to expand to.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 1
Mind (Not going Crazy): 2
Health: 2
Skills
Knowledge Skills:
Biology
Chemistry
Other Skills:
Melee: 1
Defence: 1
Speech: 1

Inventory
Hatchet(sidearm), 100 ft rope(climbing gear), a circuit buster, a forging kit, Lockpicks(lock breaking tools), Skinning & butchering kit, Gas mask, Clean up Kit, Duct tape, Shovel, Taser, Radio

Money:$0
Current Status: No longer has a hole.

thank you Crass

[King Zultan]

"I bet whats her face, the telepath with the parasite is a government spy, because only a government idiot would want to keep the parasite alive, we need to kill her before she infects us, its what the government wants, they want us all to die so we don't discover the truth that they made the creatures here!"

"Also I think I found some drugs."
Grab the CD case with 8 disks, antique revolver, old business suit made with synthetic fiber, gold plated watch, bottle of bourbon, switchblade, and a bag of white powder, then examine the revolver, watch, the CDs, and the white powder, and follow the rest of the group.

Spoiler: Burt (click to show/hide)

Name: Burt
Race and Profession: Mammal Mercenary
Description: A slightly overweight deer man with one antler that's broken off.
Backstory: Being the anti-government nut job that he is, lead him down a path that didn't include normal employment so he had to get by doing odd jobs for money that eventually lead him to becoming a mercenary.
Stats
Strength 2
Dexterity 1
Mind 2
Health 1
Skills
Guns 2
Crafting 1
Explosives 1
Chemistry
Inventory
Money:$0
 Combat shotgun with Flashlight
 Pistol
 2 Grenades
 3 Detonation charges
 Basic toolset
 Lighter
 Cigarettes
 Tinkering kit
 Knife
 Duct Tape
 Assorted glow lights(20)
 Stick of dynamite
 Cigars
Current Status: FINE

[Naturegirl1999]

If the parasite is never allowed to leave her body, it will kill her in time, and her being it’s only food source would eventually kill it in time, if we keep her bound she can’t be any trouble. I don’t know if I introduced myself. My name is Nora.”

[Coolrune206]

Frank moves to help Nora carry Sherry. As the party moves, he speaks quietly to Sherry.

"For uh, what it's worth, I believe that you're not a danger. But I'd hate to mention it when the uh, common consensus is the opposite."

He additionally helps her to remove the duct-tape covering her face and ears, though he could probably be little more gentle about it.

Spoiler: Frank (click to show/hide)

Name: Franklin Walker
Race and Profession: Ordinary Human Tinker
Description: Looks extremely average as far as humans go. Medium length dirty-blonde hair. A little shorter than six feet. Has a fancy mustache that he likes to twirl when getting excited about machines.
Backstory: Frank grew up in Nede, and has only rarely seen the surface before, never for extended periods of time. Due to his natural proclivity of working with machines, he quickly joined the Tinker guild, and was just as quickly assigned to this mission by the guild. Equal parts earnest and practical, he decided that to ensure his survival on this mission he would buy a full body hardsuit so he didn't croak before finding cool old-world relics.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 1
Mind: 2
Health: 2
Skills
Guns: 1
Crafting: 3
Research: 2
Electronics: 1
Computer Engineering
Inventory
Full Body Hardsuit
100 ft. Rope
Revolver
Flashlight
Advanced Crafting Tools
"Tinkering for Dummies" How to Tinker guide
Money:$0

[Parisbre56]

"Mhhhm hhmm. Mmmm mm mm mhhh hhmm mmhh hhm hm hm." Sherry responded, wiggling in her duct tape cocoon like an insect trapped in a spider's web.

[Coolrune206]

Frank seems to randomly interpret Sherry's murmurings.

"Yeah, I know, I'm not helping. I just wanted to uh, say that anyways, for some reason."

[Parisbre56]

"Mm hh mm hh." Sherry said reassuringly.
"Mh hm mhhm hmh mm hh mm hh mm." she added a warning.

If I don't have a breathing hole, then use my newfound abilities to poke one open. Try to make some eyeholes too, but the mouthhole is higher priority. Do try not to accidentally hurt anyone while doing so.

Spoiler: Sherry Bobbins: Special Human (Biomorhic Parasite) Handler (click to show/hide)

Name: Sherry Bobbins
Race and Profession: Special Human (Biomorhic Parasite) Handler
Description: A girl in her thirties with immaculate blonde curly hair. Wears frilly dresses and always carries an expensive-and-fragile-looking umbrella with a spiral pattern, despite spending most of her time underground.
Backstory: Lead a privileged life as a bureaucrat (a job her parents got her) before being assigned to this expedition. Though many saw being assigned to this expedition as punishment, she sees it as no different than any other assignment. Believes in her greatness and the greatness of humanity. Friendly and polite but distant. She feels no need to prove herself or show off despite how much she owes to her parents, but will try to ensure that whoever challenges her will think twice before doing so again.
Special ability: You can now alter yourself in the same capacity as the parasites, but each time you do you risk damaging your mind.
Stats
Strength: 1
Dexterity: 2
Mind: 1
Health: 1
Skills
Speech 2
Projection (Casting) 1

History
Psychology
Government
Telepathy (costs 2 points)(Casting)
Inventory
Silenced pistol
Stun gun
Handcuffs
Camera
Radio
Cellphone
Flashlight
Binoculars
Lighter
Cigars/cigarettes
Assorted flares(12)
Assorted glow lights(20)
about a dozen metal coins, 2 plastic cards, and a larger metal one, which looks like an old holepunch card
Money:$0
Current Status: Giving everyone a friendly smile

[Coolrune206]

Frank notices what Sherry is trying to do, and helps (added to action).

[Hotfire90]

"Is keeping her wrapped up really a good idea? She knows telepathy, what's preventing her from simply controlling our minds and having one of us unwrap her?"

Continue the exploration, use the time to think about what I can do with eldritch magic. Summoning eldritch creatures seems obvious, but how suited is it for offensive and utility spells? Also how is the enchanting of equipment handled?

Spoiler: Alice the full-time mage (click to show/hide)

Name: Alice
Race and Profession: Ordinary Human Explorer
Description: A young and energetic human with medium length blonde hair.
Backstory: Alice spent most of her education focusing on her magical studies. Eager to master all magic and to show off her talent, she wandered around practicing her skills, and eventually signed up for the expedition.
Stats:
Strength 1
Dexterity 1
Mind  2
Health 2
Skills:
Focus 1
Projection 1
Elemental Electricity
Elemental Water
Physical Body
Eldritch
Inventory:
2 wand halves (projection point)
Ballistic vest
Night Vision Googles
Binoculars
Radio
Laptop
2 Stim-gel syringes
Lighter
Duct Tape
Money: $0
Current Status: Wandless

[Naturegirl1999]

If telepathy is indeed a two way street, might her attempted target be able to send a counter message to  cancel her action?

[Hotfire90]

"I haven't mastered telepathy yet, but I really doubt it works both ways. What would be the point of mastering the art of telepathy if every untrained person you come across can just counter your spells?"