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« Reply #30 on: October 27, 2008, 09:30:18 AM »
"Well met, Sander," Slinger said with a kind smile.  
After offering the next chair to Sander with a motion to sit, he continued.
"Yes, the 'incident' with the Duke's daughter has continued to hound me.  I am trying to lay low, but the cost of spell components and the basic staples of survival have me searching for work in smaller villages, lest I run into someone who recognizes me.  It is good to see you my friend.  Are you here for work or to proselytize?"
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Devil #1 to the PCs:  Come help us, the benefits are wonderful.
PC #1 to Devil:  Is there a dental plan?
Devil to PC #1:  Sure.  You can have as many teeth as you want.

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« Reply #31 on: October 27, 2008, 09:52:37 AM »
'Is that newcomer dwarf watching me?' thought Kagan-Zur and he tried not to show a sliver discomfort under that glance.
'Let them look,' he thought, 'It was to be expected, they see but an enemy, most do, especially dwarves. Still, strange to see two of them traveling independently and so far from their mountains, could it be some stratagem of theirs? Best to keep an eye on them as well, and if it is an enemy they seek, they will find this half-blood a formidable one indeed.'
Kagan -Zur had long come to terms with his heritage, his orc side gave strengths that humans lacked, his human side gave cunning that orcs lacked and great Morrigan, lady of war, gave him the focus to use his gifts to his advantage.
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« Reply #32 on: October 27, 2008, 09:31:14 PM »
Sander smiled and took the seat offered by Slinger.
"I'm actually here looking for work. In addition to being a healer, i'm rather... experienced in combat; perhaps moreso than I should be." He reflected for a moment on the implications of what he had just said, then resumed speaking.
"What do you make of our alleged comrades?"

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« Reply #33 on: October 28, 2008, 03:47:16 AM »
A busybody of no minor import, Heathcliffe sits with mouth agape after overhearing Starslinger's admission. He thinks to himself, so it was true! He quickly closes his mouth and looks elsewhere, lest someone catches him leering.
 

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« Reply #34 on: October 28, 2008, 05:25:39 AM »
Snorri spies the loud dwarf approaching through lowered lashes and starts as though awakened, when addressed. Rubbing his eyes blearily, he sits up straight, "Interupt my rest, why don't you." he mutters irratably.

"Here, have a seat. Give me some of that brew and i'll forgive you." He picks up his hammer and lays it across his lap. He didn't want any 'mistakes' where that was concerned.

"The Duke's request has attracted more flies than a week old turd, hasn't it?"

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« Reply #35 on: October 28, 2008, 12:53:24 PM »
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Snorri spies the loud dwarf approaching through lowered lashes and starts as though awakened, when addressed. Rubbing his eyes blearily, he sits up straight, "Interupt my rest, why don't you." he mutters irratably.

"Here, have a seat. Give me some of that brew and i'll forgive you." He picks up his hammer and lays it across his lap. He didn't want any 'mistakes' where that was concerned.

"The Duke's request has attracted more flies than a week old turd, hasn't it?"


Thraim chuckled lightly at the irritation in the dwarf's tone and words, and at the gesture of putting his hammer across his lap.  Thraim placed the keg of Moradin's Mead on the table, and then sat down at the table across the dwarf.

"Indeed.  The lure of easy money and killing always brings out the dregs," Thraim spoke in a conversational tone as he toss out the contents of the other dwarf's mug and poured him a mug of the Moradin's Mead.

Thraim pushed the mug towards the other dwarf and then poured himself some more mead.  Once he finished pouring, he raised up in a gesture of salute to the other dwarf.

"I am Thraim, son of Gimthur, from stronghold Glorerg.  It's been a while since I seen one of my kind," Thraim said before he took another sip of the absolutely delicious dwarven mead.

Thraim wiped the mead residue from his beard and mustache with his sleeve and said, "I admit that I am quite surprised to see so many scholarly looking types here for some gnoll and orc killing.  Maybe there's more to this job than meets the eye?"

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« Reply #36 on: October 28, 2008, 01:30:30 PM »
Naren could already tell his concentration was off. The book was engrossing as always; even if he thought ethics far superior to ideals, any well thought-out treatise was worth reading, even if only to see what the opposition was doing. Knowing how your belongings were likely to get stolen always helped in keeping them in your possession, for example.

Besides, '101 Ways of Bypassing Security' was also useful in a dungeon. And better yet, it had a forward by that parties' Paladin, complete with church stamp, asserting that the thief in question was Good in alignment. Paladins were empty-headed idealists, but at least they were almost always honest empty-headed idealists. It generally kept law officials from making too much fuss if they found it.
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« Reply #37 on: October 28, 2008, 01:46:54 PM »
"...very well, then, I will take my leave.  Breakfast seems to be the socializing hour in these parts, so the farmers usually take supper at home.  But with the festival nearing, they are enjoying dinner here a bit more often.  If you wish, you may take your dinner here, or in your rooms if you wish to avoid further... unpleasantness." Tarvin's tone has a hint of pleading to it, which you take to indicate it would be a kindness to him as well as yourselves.  "The local shopkeepers are less concerned with outsiders, as long as your money or trade is good.  You likely won't see the travelling merchants over here, they are loathe to have their wagons out of their sight.  When you are ready, my wife will show you to your rooms. If you have things you wish to store, we can provide sturdy locks, if you have none of your own."

Striding to the door, Tarvin waves his farewell, "I hope the rest of your stay here isn't marred by the early experiences!  Gods' watch, travellers!"
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« Reply #38 on: October 28, 2008, 02:23:12 PM »
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Sander smiled and took the seat offered by Slinger.[....]
"What do you make of our alleged comrades?"


"To be honest, anytime I can immerse myself in a crowd, the better." Slinger quipped.  "The Duke seems to have eyes everywhere.  In a crowd, I can shun the attention somewhat."
He continued with a hushed tone, "I'm leary of the Orcish fellow and it seems like every protection racket seems to have the stuny ones about.  As long as they stay sober, I suppose the muscle will be appreciated."

"The power of the stars, however, that's real protection."
"How about you?" he asked, "the motley crew suit your tastes?"
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Devil #1 to the PCs:  Come help us, the benefits are wonderful.
PC #1 to Devil:  Is there a dental plan?
Devil to PC #1:  Sure.  You can have as many teeth as you want.

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« Reply #39 on: October 28, 2008, 03:39:45 PM »
Semina pays attention toTavin once more as he addresses the group, and walks over towards his wife.  “Will you please direct me to a room?” she asks.  Lowering her voice even more, “I will need one of those fine locks your husband speaks of.”  Of course she will not store anything of value to her in the room, but some of her stuff she might put extra security on.  Besides her thief training has taught her well on how to secure and hide items of importance.  

Not wanting to waist idle time with chit chat, Semina wants to be on her way towards town.  ‘Icerick must be starving by now,’ thinking to herself, ‘I must buy some grains and apples to feed him tonight at the local stable.’
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« Reply #40 on: October 28, 2008, 05:25:35 PM »
Kagan-Zur has remained in his shadowed corner continuing to slowly eat his gruel impassively, but the more observant amongst you might get the inkling that he's been methodical watching the room while listening in on the various conversations.
After Tavin makes mention of the locks, Kagan-Zur also approaches Tavin's wife, flashing both her and Semina, a brief, slightly unnerving, snageltoothed smile.
"I'll take a room, a corner one with a window if possible," he says, in a hoarse staccato. "One of those locks, too." Again there is that flash of a crooked smile.
 

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« Reply #41 on: October 29, 2008, 11:15:12 AM »
A little startled by Kagan-Zur’s quick approach, Semina steps back a little.  Always on her guard and wary of strangers, she fondles the handle of the hand axe hidden under her robe.  When she realizes the half-orc means no harm, she takes her hand off the axe, and extends it as an offer of greetings.  

“My name is Semina of the order of Iskgard, and it is my pleasure to meet you.” Wondering if the half-orc will take her hand, Semina’s thoughts are preoccupied with how other races intrigue her.  Studying other races and cultures is the very hobby she throws her self into.  As she waits for his response to her greeting, she looks toward Tavin’s wife, “A corner room for me as well, if there are any left?”
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« Reply #42 on: October 29, 2008, 12:57:30 PM »
Kagan-Zur tenses as Semina's hand comes up and he just barely checks his own hand from flying to the hilt of his broadsword as he realizes the gesture is one of friendship.
His red eyes meet hers, then go back to her extended hand.
"Kagan-Zur" he says, shaking her hand. "Pleasure's mine."
 

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« Reply #43 on: October 29, 2008, 04:17:20 PM »
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As Semina waits for Kagan's response to her greeting, she looks toward Tavin’s wife, “A corner room for me as well, if there are any left?”
His red eyes meet hers, then go back to her extended hand.
"Kagan-Zur" he says, shaking her hand. "Pleasure's mine."
Tavin's wife waits patiently for the exchange of greetings, then slides two heavy locks towards Semina and Kagan-Zur.
"I am Nadia Usraa, and if you need anything, please let me know."  She glides out from behind the counter and pauses halfway to the stairs, ready to show the pair up to their rooms.
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« Reply #44 on: October 29, 2008, 04:55:04 PM »
Kagan-Zur holds out a hand out in a ladies first sort of gesture, and (providing Semina takes his offer) will following along behind.