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[Weirdsound]

(I'm gonna have to spin off an OOC thread soon, aint I?)

The Admiral takes another swig. "Only two opinions? Come on, don't be shy. Speak up and tell me where you want to land! You bastards will take all the glory here, so you may as well outrank me...

[Dwarmin]

Kriegaxt speaks up. "I'm thinking the forest peninsula would be a nice place to start, as well. I'd prefer we land in a sparsely populated area, so as not to alert the native peoples."

[scriver]

Name: Lord Edwyn Redshaw Strathwyke
Race: Human
Nationality: British
Background: A true Gentleman knows better than to ask such prying questions!

Hitpoints: 5
Carrying Capacity: 57

Spoiler: Attributes (click to show/hide)

Strength:

Dexterity: 2

Constitution: 1

Intelligence: 3

Wisdom: -1

Charisma: 4

Spoiler: Skill Points (click to show/hide)

Strength Skill Points: 1 (3)
Dexterity Skill Points: 0 (13)
Constitution Skill Points: 1 (
Wisdom Skill Points: 0
Intelligence Skill Points: 0 (18)
Charisma Skill Points: 2 (23)
Role Skill Points: 0

Spoiler: Skills (click to show/hide)

Strength Skills
   -Swimming: 2

Dexterity Skills
   -Medical Treatment: 2
   -Rifles/Muskets: 2
   -Swords: 3
   -Dodging: 3
   -Pistols: 3
 
Constitution Skills
   -Armor Use: 2
   -Unarmed Combat: 2
   -Ambusher: 3

Intelligence Skills
   -Decode Pictures: 3
   -Diagnosing: 3
   -Medical Treatment: 2
   -Seige Operation: 2
   -Engineering: 2
   -Teacher: 3
   -Student: 2
   -Language (English): 4
   -Language (Latin): 2 (Two free points from being British)

Wisdom Skills
-

Charisma Skills
   -Animal Care: 2
   -Ranch Work: 2
   -Leader: 3
   -Deception: 3
   -Intimidator: 3
   -Student: 1
   -Pacifier: 3
   -Language (Italian): 2
   -Language (Portuguese): 1 (0.5 points)
   -Language (Celtic): 1 (0.5 points)
   -Language (French): 3 (1.5 points)
   -Language (Latin) 1 (0.5 points)

Role Skills
   -Organizer: 3
   -Barterer: 1
   -Diplomat: 3
   -Motivator: 3

Spoiler: Inventory (click to show/hide)

Total Sum Weight: 46 pounds.

Weapons (total 20 pounds):
   - 2 New Land Pattern Cavalry Pistols, flintlock, 2 pounds each, held in sheaths at waist.
   - Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sabre, 3 feet, 6 pounds, in sheath at waist.
   - Cane-sword, 2,5 feet, 2 pounds, held in hand.
   - 4 pounds of Gunpowder, held in powder horn
   - 4 pounds of Lead balls, held in pouch attached to the waist.

Armor & Clothing (total 10 pounds):
   - British Army Officer's Uniform + Hat, 5 pounds. Worn.
   - Civilian clothes of black and brown colour, 3 pounds. In backpack.
   - Greatcoat, black, 1,5 pounds. In backpack.

Miscellaneous (total 16 pounds):
   - Compass, 0,5 pounds. In pocket of clothing.
   - Pocket Watch, around 0,5 pounds. In pocket of clothing.
   - Spyglass, 1 pound. Tied to side of backpack.
   - Journal and Fountain Pen, 1 pound. In backpack.
   - 1 bottle of Wells' Elderberry Brandy, 1 pound. In backpack.
   - 1 bottle of Wells' Apple Brandy, 1 pound. In backpack.
   - Box of 10 cigars, 1 pound. In backpack.
   - Tinder Pistol, about 0,5 pounds. In pocket outide of packback.
   - 1 ordinary Steel Knife, not suited for combat, 0,5 pounds. Tied to side of backpack.
   - Dry rations for 1 week. About 5 pounds worth. In backpack.
   - Sleeping bag. About 3 pounds. Tied to bottom of backpack.
   - Tough Leather backpack. Weighs about 1 pound on its own. Worn.

I hope I didn't mess anything up again while redoing the skills. I don't think so. Anyway, I still have one question; Are skills that exist for two attributes (for example Pistols) allowed to go higher than 3 (through 3 Dexterity-Pistol and 2 Wisdom-Pistol)? I assumed they aren't, but if they are I might want to move some points around.

Furthermore, do we get horses for ourself and/or any kind of pack animals with us?

Lastly, a write-up of the Background is coming too, I just wanted to turn the numbers in as soon as possible, since it's already taken me the whole damn day doing this

[Weirdsound]

Furthermore, do we get horses for ourself and/or any kind of pack animals with us?

Lastly, a write-up of the Background is coming too, I just wanted to turn the numbers in as soon as possible, since it's already taken me the whole damn day doing this

The group will get mounts and pack animals when they part ways with the fleet. (As well as a bunch more supplies)

Nope, skill can not go over three, even though most skills are listed under at least 2 attributes.

[scriver]

Edwyn looked up from the map and to each and let his eyes pass over each of his men. It was a wondrous but unkown new country they had come to, and it made him feel slightly uneasy. They were not familiar with this land, or it's inhabitants, and he did not enjoy the uncertainty. The dragon spotted earlier was especially worrying, though it had left them alone this time, who knows what would happen if they encountered it again? And furthermore, what other beasts and demons would await them in the wilderness? He preferred to start this journey on safe grounds. The town was a familiar thing, and, he thought, they knew what to expect from. A good strategy is built on knowledge, not risk. Edwyn sighed, and turned to the Orcly gentleman.

"On the contrary, my friend. I believe alerting the natives is exactly what we should do. No doubt does this settlement house the lords of this region, and we would do well to introduce ourself to them as soon as we can, 'lest they think us trespassers and foes. We should declare our intent, and request their aid and friendship." Facing the Spaniard, he continued.
"Furthermore, I believe the town to be the best place to find supplies, information and maps of the country. We are not yet sure on what we are looking for, and hopefully, we could find a place of knowledge within it's walls. I do not much like the notion of charging into the forests head over heels, with neither directions or goals. You all know of the legends of old, and I do not doubt for a moment that this is a dangerous land in ways I have never before had reason to account for. The more we know of it before we venture into it, the better we will do."


OOC:

The group will get mounts and pack animals when they part ways with the fleet. (As well as a bunch more supplies)

Good, because I have a whole heap of other gentlemanly stuffings I wanted to bring, but that no competent man would ever take with him in his own inventory. Stuff like more spirits, and presentable clothes (including ceremonial equipment such as dress swords), and chessboards, but most importantly gifts-of-good-intentions to the regional rulers.

Which reminds me, I forgot to add pomade to my inventory.

[Ochita]

"Ahem. Yes, I agree with this, we should have some information on these lands before we enter head over heels. I may be the teams expert on plants and animals, but I would like to supplement my info with the info of the natives, so I have a better chance of knowing what we are up against."

[rarborman]

I'll post my sheet tonight alot of research and such to be done.

Martin looks over the map, the others, and says simply "The city, is most likely to have a dock or port to make land, we should make land there."

[Kadzar]

(OOC: I likewise will complete my character sheet later tonight.)

"I agree that we should make for the fishing village. As your Lordship said, there we may procure supplies and information and, it's doubtful that they have maps, as savages tend not to make such, but we should be able to acquire a guide. Also, it's quite likely that they've never seen a ship before, or, indeed, any vessel this size, so they will likely be suitably impressed or intimidated by our arrival, and, therefore, more willing to assist us. If we're really lucky, they might even think we're gods!"

[Dwarmin]

"Do not dismiss them as simple barbarians, Fernando, like your people did the Jaguar-men of the New World.

I think, where we have had about 800 years to develop technology in the absence of magic, they have had the same time advanced culturally, politically and socially aided entirelly by forces of the arcane...the old legends make a mockery of new technolgy. Apparently, back then, men could shoot fire and ice from their hands with mere will or spoken word, or heal the most fatal of wounds with a wave of the hand or a simple imbibement.

I will enjoy finding out how much our cultures have diverged, and to what extent."

Kriegaxt finishes, polishing his monocle idly.

[SeriousConcentrate]

Peter merely stood at ease. He was a soldier, and his job was to protect the five... ambassadors? Scientists? He wasn't quite sure what they should actually be called, but he had given his opinion for the northwest and that was all he could do. "If you need me I'll be outside," he said. At least out there he could watch the mermaids.

[Weirdsound]

"So the town to the Northwest seems to be the general agreement then." The Admiral muses as he pulls out a cigar. "I'll set a course. We should be in sight of the town by dawn. I'll take it that you glorious heroes will be the first to storm ashore and take all the credit for this mission?"

[Dwarmin]

"I am quite eager to be off at first light."

[Ochita]

Ochita Simply said 'Aye' And soon, he was seen sketching the various animals, and giving them small summary's.

[rarborman]

Name: Martin Vershvovski
Race: Dwarf
Nationality: Russian

Background:

Spoiler: Spoilered (click to show/hide)

Born 1774, Martin Vershvovski to parents Alexei-father and Lara-mother with twin Marya-sister, 1785 Marya and Lara die in house fire set by Alexei in a drunken rage about losing his job, Alexei jailed for murder/arson, Martin receives burns on his arms and face, spends several weeks in hospital until moved off to orphanage, 1792 leaves orphanage for sankt-petersburg and military career, 1799 participates in the Italian campaign of the Russian army under the command of Aleksandr Suvorov, 1806 participated in Russo-Turkish War, 1812 present day joins with group.
Black of hair, burn scars on arms and face, three gunshot wounds (left leg, right shoulder, left hip), 2 knife wounds (one above right eyebrow, one on chest), carries around a flask of alcohol but never drinks it.

Hitpoints: 15/15
Carrying Capacity: Carrying/72.8

Attributes:

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Strength: 2
Dexterity: 1
Constitution: 3
Intelligence: 1
Wisdom: 1
Charisma: 0

Skills:

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-Mining 3
-Blunt Weapons 3
-Unarmed Combat 3
-Polearms 3
-Intimidator 3
-Carpentry 3
-Rifles/Muskets 3
-Swords 3
-Wood Cutting 2
-Fishing 3
-Furnace Work 2
-War Smithing 3
-Blacksmithing 3
-Swimming 3
-Unarmed Combat 2
-Medical Treatment 3
-Seige Operation 3
-Decode Pictures 3
-Gathering 3
-Diagnosing 3
-Language (English) 3
-Language (Russian) 4
-Language (Growth Beat) 3
-Identify Creature 3
-Identify Plant 3
-Identify Remedy 3
-Tracking 3

Inventory:

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100 gold 'flags'
1 Blue-green felt, black leather crowned Shako with brass chinscales, brass grenade with three flames badge, white cords, black feather plume, red feather pom-pon with black wax cloth cover
1 fyfiaka (warm coat)
1 red galstuk (neckcloth)
1 white pantaloni (pantaloons)
1 brown shtany (trousers)
2 pair black sapogi (boots)
3 pair stockings
1 brown shinel (greatcoat)
1 green frock coat with red shoulder straps
1 patronna sumka (cartridge box) afixed with a yellow brass grenade with three flames badge
1 white perevyaz (crossbelt)
1 white portupeya (sword belt)
1 black cloth ranetz (knapsack)
1 vodonossnaya flyazha (waterflask)
1 shpaga (sword) and temlyak (sword knot)
1 charleville .69 bore musket with bayonette
12 .69 lead musketballs and black powder

Dont ask me what all this weights I've not found that yet... but I will.

Walks off to wait, "Humph."

[Kadzar]

Name: Jaun Fernando Manuel de Suárez y Góngora del Castillo
Race: High Elf
Nationality: Spanish

Spoiler: Background: (click to show/hide)

 He and his family were considered hidalgos, petty nobility who enjoyed very little from the title other than tax exemption and the status of nobility. His father was an army captain of little renown, but as a young boy Juan idolized his father and wished to be just like him. Juan originally started studying anthropology because he believed knowing everything you can about an enemy was the key to defeating them. Eventually he found that he had a great interest and aptitude for the field, going on many expeditions and acquiring much fame, especially for his discoveries during his most recent trips to Egypt. He joined the expedition to Remembrance, not only help reclaim Spain but, also, for the accolade he could receive from his discoveries in this forgotten land.

Jaun is an arrogant and ruthless, yet quite charming and handsome High Elf in his late thirties.

Hitpoints: 8
Carrying Capacity: 54 lbs.

Spoiler: Attributes: (click to show/hide)

Strength: -2
Dexterity: 1
Constitution: 2
Intelligence: 4
Wisdom: 1
Charisma: 3

Spoiler: Skill Points: (click to show/hide)

Strength Skill Points: 0
Dexterity Skill Points: 0
Constitution Skill Points: 0
Wisdom Skill Points: 2
Intelligence Skill Points: 6.5
Charisma Skill Points: 0
Role Skill Points: 0

Spoiler: Skills: (click to show/hide)

Strength Skills
   -
Dexterity Skills
   -Swords: 3
   -Dodging: 3
   -Pistols: 2

Constitution Skills
   -Gathering: 2
   -Fishing: 2
   -Swimming: 3
   -Unarmed Combat: 3
   -Ambusher: 3

Intelligence Skills
   -Decode Pictures: 3
   -Trapping: 3
   -Language (English): 3
   -Language (Russian): 3
   -Language (Italian): 3
   -Language (Spanish): 4
   -Language (Portuguese): 3
   -Language (German): 3
   -Language (Celtic): 3
   -Language (French): 3
   -Language (Latin): 3

Wisdom Skills
   -Gathering: 1
   -Fishing: 1
   -Tracker: 3
   -Pistols: 1

Charisma Skills
   -Leader: 3
   -Liar: 3
   -Intimidator: 3
   -Teacher: 3
   -Student: 3
   -Pacifier: 3

Anthropologist Skills:
   -Language (Ancient Greenskin): 3
   -Language (Beast Tounge): 2
   -Language (Ancient Common): 3
   -Magical Historical Knowledge: 3
-Anthropological Knowledge: 3
-Non-Verbal Communicator: 3

Spoiler: Inventory: (click to show/hide)

Weapons (14.5 lbs.):

• Toledo-made saber. 2.5 lbs. Worn in sheath at waist.
• Spanish flintlock pistol. 2 lbs. (I'm not exactly sure where this is carried, since I know for a fact that belt holsters didn't exist at this time, although saddle hostlers had existed for a while at this point. There seems be evidence that sometimes people wore holsters slung from shoulder straps. I don't know, this is a tricky thing to research. I'll go with the shoulder strap thing.)
• Gunpowder. 5 lbs. Held in powder horn.
• Bullets. 5 lbs. Held in waist pouch.

Clothing (8 lbs.):

• Civilian Clothing: boots, breeches, shirt, waistcoat, cravat. 3 lbs. Worn.
• Blue Overcoat. 1.5 lbs. Worn.
• Bicorn Hat. 0.5 lb. Worn.
• Civilian Clothing: boots, breeches, shirt, waistcoat, cravat. 3 lbs. In backpack.

Miscellaneous (12.5 lbs.):

• Utility knife. 0.5 lb. Held in sheath worn on belt.
• Journal, Quills, Ink. 1 lb. In backpack.
• Tin of pomade. 0.5 lb. In backpack.
  
• Fishing Pole. About 1 pound. Tied to side of backpack.
• Dry rations for 1 week. About five pounds worth. In backpack.
• Sleeping bag. About 3 pounds. Tied to bottom of backpack.
• Tough Leather backpack. Weighs about 1 pound on its own. Worn.
• Clay smoking pipe and tobacco. 0.5 lb. Stored on person wherever people normally kept such things. Probably in a waistcoat pocket or something.

35 lbs. total load.

100 Gold Flags