“I thought we came to make money, not spend it.”

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 106):

"Sometimes one needs to spend money in order to make it. Should we not take supplies or accommodation for you in the wilderness? Besides, as we deplete supplies, we can use the ass to carry loot, which increases our money making abilities.

Keep the money for now, and we can all spend it together. Pickpockets could rob me otherwise, and I don't want such distrust sown."

"And whether we pay for accommodations in town or for rations on the road does not make much of a difference," Darius rasped. "Except for comfort, of course."

Nods and places the coin back in his pouch, making sure to clasp it shut.
"So, we should be in our way then. I'm ready to go spill some bandit blood and get paid.

Dne seems less than thrilled about this arrangement, but he seems willing to go along with it.

In reply to Dne Utrotare (msg # 110):

"So how much do we have in total? $500 from me and $120...is that it?"

"And another three hundred from me."

In reply to Darius Kopaki (msg # 112):

"That still leaves us just shy of $600 short. Does everyone have blankets?"

OOC. did u count my 140 Mel?

In reply to Aegis (msg # 114):

Mel: 500
Aegis: 140
Darius: 300

Target:1505

400 of that is rations. Melchizedek can produce food, though it is not appetizing, and would drain him. As healer, that has risks, but that can save some. $160 has been allowed for sleeping blankets, but if folk have their own, that can also be reduced. Anyone add to that?

I’ve got 200.

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 116):

OK, if Melchizedek extends his part to $565, then with Masugatans part we will have $1205, enough for everything except the $400 of rations, getting only $100 of rations (50 rations).

Can we all agree that these living expenses are repaid out of reward BEFORE distribution of reward?

And speaking of that, do we all agree on equal shares based on ability, 1 share per 250 point character, including items taken and used?

"I have enough rations to get me through 6 days and a blanket. That will save some coin."
He tightens his pack and adjusts his shortsword on his belt.

OOC: That sounds good to me.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 118):

"Ok, anybody else have rations or a blanket? Otherwise, we need one for Mechizadek, Dne, Reanna, Masugatan and Darius, five in all. 50 rations will divide equally between the five of us as well, giving 10 rations each. That means the five of us will owe $40 more than Aegis, who has provided his own rations and blanket.

We need to confirm the mule comes with a pair of saddlebags and a halter, as well as horseshoes.

Also, as the food I create is a gift from Helios, we should repay him by giving to his temple $1 for every meal he provides."

He arrives at the market to make the requested purchases, suggesting Masugatan and Aegis go for the mule, while he gives Darius an extra $5 to get the 2 waterproof barrels and group basics and flint. He suggests that Reanna can assist him carrying the purchases back (Purchases equaling their contributions!). He and Dne head off for the rest.

[OOC:
Equipped Mule: BL 65 lbs, Dodge 8, weight 800 lbs, Speed 5.5, Ground move 8, SM +1

Rations x 50, 25 lbs
Blanket x 5: 20 lbs

$200, 45 lbs, or $40 each

Bought and shared by all
Mule deposit: $200
Mule, 1 week, $140
Legionary Tent: $225, 45 lbs, LTp32
Group Basics: $50, 20 lbs
Brazier: $80, 4 lbs
Flint: $2, 0.2 lbs

6 Gallon waterproof barrel x2: $124 each, $248, 12 lbs, 48 lbs of water if full, 120 lbs

Gear: $945, 234.2 lbs

Divided seven ways, so $135 each

Load: <=65 lbs, No Encumbrance, Move 8, Dodge 8
     <=130 lbs, Light Encumberance, Move 6, Dodge 7
     <=195 lbs, Medium Encumberance, Move 4, Dodge 6
     <=390 lbs, Heavy Encumberance, Move 3, Dodge 5, Current load

Financial, the following will have their reward modified as follows:

Total available: $1205, needed $1145, so Melchizadek will lower his contribution to $505, holding some in reserve if needed, for things like mule equipment if needed. If it is used, he naturally expects to be compensated for it.

Melchizadek: Payed $505, gets an extra $505 on top of his share as repayment.
Aegis: Payed $140 plus provided his own rations and blanket, worth $40, so gets an extra $180 on top of his share as repayment
Masugatan: Payed $200, so gets an extra $200 on top of his share as repayment
Darius: Payed $300, so gets an extra $300 on top of his share as repayment
Dne and Reanna both receive only their share.]

"No rations, no blankets," Darius apologized. "I've rather become accustomed to the city life."

He took the money from Melchizidek, then nodded. "I'll buy the barrels and a bit more equipment and meet you all back here in an hour." he rasped. "Reanna, could you assist me in carrying the barrels? Otherwise I can... improvise."

In reply to Darius Kopaki (msg # 120):

"Of course. I am beginning to regret spending all my money on these gloves....but they were so worth it!"

Aegis takes the money and heads off with masugatan to pay for the mule. Assuming all goes without issue, he meets back up with the rest of the group.

In reply to Aegis (msg # 122):

With all gear acquired, and no one having social stigma criminal, the mule (comes shod and haltered with cheap saddlebags) is rented, and off you go!

In reply to Narrator (msg # 123):

Melchizedek will let it be known he has a sizable sum of gold to take. He suggests heading out the southeast road in the morning. Would that require an overnight stay?

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 124):

That would. Pay $20 to a crier and your rumor of wealth can be spread about.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 125):

That would defeat the purpose of us 'trying to keep it a secret' though. But to give $10 to a bunch of street urchins to spread the rumor because they overheard/saw something (or get Reanna to do so) would be much more effective.

OOC:  Does Masugatan get an equal share, even though he’s not a 250 point character?

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 127):

Is he a henchman in level, or something in between?

Reanna saw to it that some street urchins 'overheard some information' about the transportation of a tithe with a small group of travelers heading out one of the southern roads.

[Private to GM: Reanno rolled 2 under her streetwise, and used $10 Melchizadek passed to her for this reason.]
This message was last edited by the player at 05:46, Sat 14 Apr 2018.

OCC: He is more or less a henchman.

In reply to Masugatan (msg # 129):

What is the general consensus of the group? Henchmen receive a part share, or a full share, since they are not as strong as a full 250 point character...