In reply to Mario Crowfoot (msg # 9):

OOC: Knives seem to be Ok, per the "Guild Rules" thread. At least Aemon didn't call mine out.

Well so you can eat...

With knife tied, Mario reluctantly hands over his staff and bow to be checked, and proceeds inside.

In reply to Mario Crowfoot (msg # 12):

"I dinna peanalize those wit a walking stick, but a blade longer an a cubit less a span needs ta be bonded."
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:05, Thu 17 Sept 2015.

In reply to Aemon McCain (msg # 13):

"Whatever, as long as I get them back on the way out.  Now, the lady said something about a mage who might be interested in joining our expedition to the undercity?"

Actually I said I was a mage... a journeyman mage, but still quite capable. Mellarill is damn good with a bow ... although a bit coarse in her speech. Brodak is competent with his Prodd and frighteningly effective with his axe. We work for one share of the spoils each, except for me ... I get 2 shares.

Raising an eyebrow, Nodwin speaks up, "And why would anyone have cause to claim more than a single share, especially before they have even been formally accepted?  Those who join and contribute to the group will all receive equal rewards."

In my previous expeditions, team leads get a double share... and I bring a team. I simply stated that up front so you can decide... it would be rude at best to drop that on you after you added us to the group.

"And we said lookin for a mage, not a team. Equal, and we can talk about tha others joining."

In reply to Grimbo (msg # 18):

"Seeking a modest practicioner of the magical arts,
 are we? Perhaps I might be of service to you. I am Ludlow
the Munificent, journeman wizard."
This message was last edited by the player at 17:58, Thu 17 Sept 2015.

In reply to Ludlow the Munificent (msg # 19):

A black clad goblin with a shield and peacebonded shortsword
steps up beside the gaudily dressed Ludlow.
"I am Razakeel, called Shadowcloak, and Offer my
 services as Necromancer in taining. I am always looking to
make new friends, no?"

"I see.  While I understand where you are coming from, we are not giving anyone special treatment. Everyone who goes on this expedition with us will receive the same equal share of the profits as everyone else. I don't mind having a larger group than we initially thought, since more people means the ability to explore more and bring back more loot.  But everybody gets the same payment."

Turning to the other newcomers. "Well met, yes we are looking for partners to assist us in finding profit in the undercity.  We have a fighter, archer and cleric so far confirmed as members."

Ooc: is grimbo a front line fighter or thief knife fighter type?

In reply to Nodwin Zideqick (msg # 21):

OOC: Knife-in-the-back fighter. But no trap/lock skills.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:08, Thu 17 Sept 2015.

Jocelyn's face clouds... she grits her teeth... very well she hisses

[Private to GM:  14:27, Today: Jocelyn Lemru rolled 14 using 3d6.  Temper Check.]

Looking at the black-clad goblin, Mario muses.  "Well, I did say something earlier about leaving me walking if I can still use my bow -- and here comes this one.  Razakeel, is it?  Can you help in laying undead if we find them, or only raise them -- or are you still studying to reach that level?  If the latter, what can you do that would help us in the undercity?"

"Basically we'd like to know what everyone specializes in and how they can help out the group."
Nodwin waves at himself.
"For example, I am Nodwin Zideqick, an Initiate of Vejovis.  I have some skills in healing, as well as close fighting with my staff and a bit of ranged combat with my little crossbow and what Vejovis provides to me. With his blessing I can create food and water in an emergency, and light in the dark places.  I can also sometimes find the lost or hidden.  I also have a license that temporarily allows me to recover items from the undercity free from the city tax.  This can be upgrades to a permanent license and can expand to cover the group that accompanies me."

Well I know something about alchemy and cartography… and I can do movement, including some missile spells, haste, fire, some detection, magelock, light and lend/recover energy

Mellarill is a fine scout and excellent archer, she can hold her own with short sword too

Brodak is an Orc Warrior… a strong axe and shield fighter who has and can use a Prodd as well. He speaks Orcish as well as Aralaise. We come as a team.

"I'm Grimbo. Good with tha knife. Quiet, too. An' Jugga star."

OOC: Henchman template with a race package doesn't leave much flexilbility!

"I'm Mario Crowfoot.  I've been improving my archery since I was old enough to pick up two sticks and make a bow and arrow out of them.  I can fire more arrows in a given time than anyone I know, I never run out, and my accuracy is excellent.  As backup, I'm also very good with a quarterstaff, and competent with a knife.  I can climb, sneak, and pick locks, when necessary, and I'm capable of making my own bows and arrows at need."

Yes, Mellarill can make arrows and bows too... although it is time consuming.

In reply to Jocelyn Lemru (msg # 29):

"I can turn the dead as well as animate them, and see spirits, and fight the living as needed, no?"
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 14:46, Sat 19 Sept 2015.

In reply to Razakeel Shadowcloak (msg # 30):

"My spells range from detection of enemies and life,
to Seeker, simple illusion, magelock, and ai can even raise
a fireball. My greatest spell is one that shapes its effects
directly according to the whim and need of the forces of
magic, sometimes surprisingly pleasant."

[Private to Jocelyn Lemru: make a thaumatology roll]

"Hmmm."  Mario counts quickly on his fingers.  "That's what, eight, with three mages and a cleric?  Sounds like a group that could start a minor war, but we'd be splitting the spoils pretty thinly.  Still, with no taxes on what we find..."

Letting magic have it's way could also do huge harm and damage...


[Private to GM:  18:26, Today: Jocelyn Lemru rolled 9 using 3d6 ((4,3,2)). Made it by 5]

"I've heard of some pretty nasty creatures down there, having plenty of people in the party could be life saving.  Does anyone have a real problem going as such a large group?"