We have a quorum, gang.

Here is how things shaped up:



Here is the world as Ski-Bird sees it (literally none of this is binding ... just opinion):

Scimitar — We keep this item, possibly trading it later.

Bag of Holding / Potion of Climbing — As Ali was the only one to go for the Bag of Holding, and the Potion of Climbing, I have no issue with him getting these items.  The bag makes sense since he is the concoction-expert and already has a wheelbarrow full of stuff he has to bring everywhere. The potion makes sense from an experimentation point of view.

Ring of Protection — Since Ali just got two items, I think that puts him right out of contention for the Ring of Protection.  That leaves Kossoth and Korkas, each being a front line fighter.  Use AC as a tie breaker?  Guy with the worse AC gets the ring?

Brooch of Shielding — Similar to above, Ali just received two items, I think that makes Virius a good choice for this item. In other words, Virius would receive his first item from the haul before Ali received his third.  [I realize how completely self-interested to even weigh in on this one]

Cloak of Elvenkind — Our first three way tie.  First thing I would ask is what size the cloak was, and whether it could be tailored without ruining it.  If it is man-sized, and cannot be changed ... that puts the dwarves right out.  If it can be tailored, it changes the conversation somewhat.  Like any character, all three of these PCs would benefit from stealth (particularly the thieves, though).  Of the thieves, Althiöf would benefit the most, as he has been a mobility-type fighter up until this point vs. Korkas who is more of a front-line brawler.  Althiöf would be better able to position himself for a backstab dagger strike if he had this gear (and he will reach the x3 damage threshold far quicker than than the multi-classed thief).

Note:  Since Stormrider & Yaotl abstained from this particular haul ... they would receive consideration on the next haul.

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Our charter (which obviously hasn't been signed yet in-game, so isn't 100% binding in this instance) says that we vote in the case of ties.

If needed, here are Virius' votes:

Scimitar — Keep, Trade Later
Bag — Ali
Ring — Fighter with worse AC
Brooch — Virius
Cloak — Kossoth (if only he can wear it), Althiöf (if he can wear it)
Potion — Ali

Fully 90% of these cloaks are sized for human or elven-sized persons. The other 10% are sized for smaller persons (4 feet or so in height).

When it comes to magical items, they resize to fit the wearer, unless otherwise specified.

Cloaks & Boots of Elvenkind are pretty common as treasure rewards. So who knows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFG5Dd6EF1k

I think I understand your grouse. Both of you have thieving abilities and the cloak should be useful for both of you.

Hopefully when our paladin joins us we have more fire power

• Scimitar — Kossoth
• Bag — Ali
• Ring — Korkas
• Brooch — Virius
• Cloak — Althiöf
• Potion — Ali

Final tally.  Gentlemen (or ladies) please place these items on your sheets.

EDIT — Final tally not determined.