Falco, generally being a cooperative sort of person, remains quiet with the others. He holds his shield and spear firmly and observes.

Simon quietly observes with the others. He rubs his chin, thinking about the situation as it plays out before them.

An entertainer of both the rich and poor Gyp could read an audience. He saw little that he liked in the faces of the armed goblins. They’d be little time for jokes or foolery “how do orcs eat their food?” he said as he ran away “by goblin it down!” the fool called out over his shoulder.

Faldal is ready to engage as soon as the orcs appear nearby, his shield and weapon gripped firmly.

The goblins chase after Gyp, the two with swords handy slashing at him as he makes a run for it, one of them connecting and leaving an ugly wound.  The others draw their swords as they run - right into the ambush prepared for them.

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One goblin hit Gyp for 6 points of damage.  You have a surprise round as they didn't expect the rest of you.

Seeing his companion down, Faldal does not hesitate one second to strike at the goblins as soon as he can reach them.

14:17, Today: Faldal rolled 14,4 using d20,d6 ((14,4)).

A moan and grumble escaped the bloodied lipped of the foolish fool as he lay unconscious on the cave floor.

Seeing Gyp fall, Falco exclaims, "To Gyp!"

He quickly steps up with Faldal and jabs his spear at the second Goblin. He keeps his shield held steady for any retaliatory strikes.

Apparently due to the shock of seeing the cheerful fool struck down so quickly, his thrust is off, and his foe defends against his attack.


[Sadly, Falco only rolls a 6]
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Simon the mage-apprentice holds his dagger in-hand as he watches the scene unfold from behind the relative safety of the other, more militant, party members. He keeps ready to defend himself with his dagger or, should it be needed, his Sleep spell.

Joop and Wort also move in to attack, the former not very successfully, but Wort manages to pierce one of the armed goblins with his thrown javelin, killing him.

The goblins stop short, their glee at seemingly killing one of the intruders fading fast as one of their own goes down by javelin.  They start fumbling to draw their swords, and one of them turns to run.

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The goblins have a 1 initiative this round.  Unless you guys roll a 1 also, you go first.

12:18, Today: Leozaren rolled 1 using 1d6.  initiative. Dammit!!

Leozaren draws his sword and charges the goblins, swinging way too wildly.

12:18, Today: Leozaren rolled 5 using 1d20.  attack roll, sword.

A bit out of character Faladal charges into the melee, willing to avenge his fallen friend.

17:46, Today: Faldal rolled 17,2 using d20,d6 ((17,2)).

Falco continues to stab at his Goblin foe, but cannot seem to get through the tenacious little creatures defense. He stabs again and again!

"Keep on them, lads! Fight for your lives!" exclaims the spearman.

[Falco missed again with a 5 this time]
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Simon stands ready to cast his enchantment. If the others don't start taking down some of their foes, he'll have no choice but to unless his Sleep spell lest they all die.

Faldal, Leozaren and Falco rush forward into the melee.  Faldal bashes one with his mace, severely wounding him.  The goblin draws his sword preparing to attack.

The goblin in front with his sword out stabs at Leozaren, and though his skill seems quite competent, the blade glaces off the elf's armor.  The next three draw their swords and prepare to fight as the last one in the group turns to run away.

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Simon is holding an action, do you want to do something to the goblin that looks like is run for help?  The lead one just missed Leozaren.  The others are drawing weapns this round except the one who turns to run.  Next round those with drawn weapons can attack.  After Simon uses his held action we move to the next round.

Seeing things unfold as they do, Simon goes ahead and casts his Sleep spell to try to get as many foes as possible. He says arcane words of power and gestures towards the humanoids.

[16HD worth of foes]

Faldal strikes again, prefering not to pay attention to what the wizard is doing.

14:19, Today: Faldal rolled 20,5 using d20,d6.  Mace strike.

Simon casts his spell and the five remaining goblins fall into a deep slumber.  Faldal then bashes one of them to death as he collapses to the ground.  There is a moment of silence as the four remaining goblins sleep.  Joop crouches down to see how Gyp is doing while Wort readies his spear to kill the goblins, looking to the others for any objection.

Gyp moaned quietly, proving himself to still be alive.

Faldal casts a hard, cold look at Wort. But he doesn't intervene.

"Isn't there any other way?" he asks, with a stern voice.

Wort shrugs.  "They are goblins, they prey on the caravans and travelers, same as the other creatures of these caves.  But you are the boss, whatever you say," he says without rancor, just matter-of-fact.

Falco says, "I am open for parley, but they cut down the fool. Perhaps we keep one to question, but we should be done with the others." Falco goes about tying up/gagging one of the Goblins to question.

"You have the right of it, Wort."

As before Leozaren draws his dagger and begins slitting goblin throats, at least all bar one.

Wort nods and helps Leozaren with the grisly task as Falco ties up the remaining goblin.  Joop tends to Gyp as best he can as the others regroup.  Among the goblins the party finds 21 silver coins, six short swords and the four sacks have foodstuffs - and it looks to of fair quality, certainly edible.

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How many HP is Gyp negative?

OOC Gyp is on -2 hp.