Basketweavers vs. The Sunless Citadel

greyknight · November 06, 2012, 06:56:50 PM

Okay, Certh is gainfully employed at the Old Boar Inn!

A burly, ruddy-faced fellow in a white apron and puffy baker's hat emerges from the kitchen carrying a small plate, which he sets before Lady Jastian. "Here's your dessert, madam: I hope it meets your expectations." On the plate is a scrumptious cream-filled pastry with a spot of jam and a fresh strawberry. Certh produces a little fork and places it on the table before addressing Winthrop. "Anything for yourself, sir?"

castellan · November 06, 2012, 08:33:22 PM

Just checked in. I'll have my cohort soon.

Sir Wulf · November 06, 2012, 08:53:09 PM

"I thank thee for thy pains, my good baker. My mouth waters! Might I then trouble thee for a pot of mulled wine and two fair cups?" Lady Jastian thoughtfully eyed the muscular serving man: He seemed as though he had the might to wield an axe or greatsword, if he could be persuaded to venture forth from the village's safe confines. She wondered whether the baker could be swayed to her cause: Even if he proved to lack the stomach for battle, at least his companions would eat well.

Ending her reverie, Jastian turned to examine the newly-arrived woodsman. He seemed a friendly sort, comfortable among the rough-hewn peasant farmers and laborers crowding the common room. "So, 'twas your band that slew the head priest of those wicked reptiles! I heard your tale ere I arrived in this place! Please, sit and warm yourself with some mulled wine, for I have long sought such a man for a venture I'd propose. Tell me, know you aught of a cursed ruin some name the Sunless Citadel?"

Tanthius · November 06, 2012, 09:06:39 PM

A couple quick clarifications for the followers:

1) Stats are the standard elite array, correct? Justin said that about cohorts and followers earlier, but I want to double check our basket weaver-ness.

2) Followers are 1st level, from the same class list as the others. Is starting gold taken at the PC or NPC level?

3) Lady Jastain has the high leadership, so should all the followers be somehow associated with her? Or are we using those mechanics to justify our positions in the party by RAW, and can hook ourselves into the group through whatever in-game method we'd like (for example, an adventurous employee of Cudberct)?

Opaopajr · November 06, 2012, 09:15:39 PM

/whisper to chambermaid 1 "Our lady is getting more talkative with her cups. Have you seen that she has eaten beforehand, I hope? Go make sure her chamber is ready -- and supply an extra night jar within the night stand for her comfort."

/whisper to Ermengilda "Suggest to the new gents our drink special today: a gallon pitcher of ale gets you a complimentary side order of fried boar chips & potato chips. I want them to eat so as to keep the place clean. I'm going to check with the stablehand before locking it up for tonight."

edit: I need to go look up 3.5e food prices now, yay! Damn, they make meat expensive! Good thing the boar's just small meat chips, skin, and trimmings deep fried to yumminess. Mmm, chicharrones, papas, y cerveza.

Warclam · November 06, 2012, 09:16:01 PM

Tanthius:

1) and 2): from post #55 on page 6: "Cohorts and followers use the standard elite array for ability scores (15, 14, 13, 12, 10,

and the NPC Gear Value table (DMG, pg. 127)."

3) Interesting question, I wonder that as well.

StormBringer · November 06, 2012, 09:20:17 PM

I was going for Sgt Llewellyn as something like an NCO in the city guard, are we setting up the background stuff for now, then moving to an IC thread?

Josh · November 06, 2012, 11:03:57 PM

(I will third the motion for an IC thread, it would make this a little easier to follow)

Turning to the portly baker, Winthrop smiles broadly. "Ah, Certh, good to see you again. How's the training coming along? Slain any bandits yet?" He pauses, surreptitiously jingling the coin pouch at his belt. "I think I'll pass on the desert today, thank you."

Bowing to Lady Jastian, Winthrop takes a seat opposite her. "I am pleased that you've heard of my exploits, although truth be told, I merely lead the brave adventurers through the plains, they did most of the work. I am interested in this venture you mention, however. I have of course heard of the Citadel, to the south, near the ravine. I've travelled that way before, although never ventured too close. There's an eerie feeling about the whole area, not to mention the goblins."

"Say, if you're looking for men for your venture, you could do worse than our good barkeep over there. He's a sturdy warrior and a fighting man of some skill, no doubt from all the bickering with his wife."

"Don't tell her I said that. She scares me."

Justin Alexander · November 07, 2012, 01:41:17 AM

Quote from: DonEsteban;598042Will do. Happily. What's the budget? Standard starting gold by class?

Yup. Sorry, should have been more specific about this.

Use the standard elite array for abiltiy scores and 900 gp for equipment.

QuoteJumping or not, shouldn't we get an in character and an out of character thread at least? It makes pbp gaming so much more enjoyable. IMHO!

An in character thread has been created.

Quote from: Warclam;598049Pardon me if the ship has sailed (perfectly understandable), but I did not notice the ruling about followers until just now. Have you any use for another follower, Lady Jastian?

Warclam, you're officially in.

Quote from: Tanthius;5981083) Lady Jastain has the high leadership, so should all the followers be somehow associated with her? Or are we using those mechanics to justify our positions in the party by RAW, and can hook ourselves into the group through whatever in-game method we'd like (for example, an adventurous employee of Cudberct)?

I'm going to leave this question to Sir Wulf. I'd be fine going either way on it.

Tanthius · November 07, 2012, 02:27:23 AM

Hasor Turell, human Adept.

A young follower of Fharlanghn (the god of travel), Hasor dreams of traveling the world someday, witnessing for himself the great natural beauties and helping the common man. He longs to bring his childhood love with him, but Keria has spurned all his advances on account of his extreme cowardice and puny physique. Hoping to win her heart through bold adventure, Hasor joined with the Lady Jastian, and waits anxiously for his chance to prove his mettle.

Stats:

Spoiler

Male Human Adept 1
HD: 1d6+1 (7 hp)
Init: +1
Speed: 30ft (typically 20ft under medium load)
Alignment: NG
God: Fharlanghn

str:   8   (-1)
dex:   12   (+1)
con:   13   (+1)
int:   14   (+2)
wis:   15   (+2)
cha:   10   (+0)

Skills: Heal +6, Survival +6, Concentration +3, Animal Handling +4, Knowledge (nature) +3, Knowledge (geography) +4, Spellcraft +6, Ride +3
Feats: open minded (+5 skill ranks), communicator (1/day as spell-like ability: arcane mark, comprehend languages, message)

Proficiencies: Simple weapons
Languages: Common, Sylvan, Elven

BAB: +0 (-1 melee, +1 ranged)
Saves: +1 fort, +1 dex, +4 will
AC: 11 (no armor)

Spells: 3 cantrips, 2 1st level (per day)
typical cantrips: mending, light, cure minor wounds
typical 1st level: obscuring mist, cure light wounds

Equipment: (53.55 gp, 36.6 lb/105 lb on horse)
quarterstaff, dagger x2, sling, bullets x20, traveller's outfit, wooden holy symbol of Fharlanghn
backpack, healer's kit (10 uses), spell component pouch, antitoxin x2, smokestick, belt pouch x2, torch x3, waterskin, potions (cure moderate wounds, cure light wounds x3, hide from animals x2)
tindertwig x3, sunrod, flint and steel, sewing needle, whetstone
light horse: bit and bridle, riding saddle, saddlebags, feed x2 days, bedroll, trail rations x20 days, rope 50ft, sack x2, bullets x30

load: <=26 light, >=54 heavy (for horse: <= 150, >= 301)
(default is medium load: -3 check penalty, 20ft speed)

I've still got some gold lying around, if anyone has a recommendation for a particularly handy 1st level potion. Otherwise I'll probably just hang on to it for any last minute purchases.

Sir Wulf · November 07, 2012, 03:39:24 AM

Quote from: Tanthius;598108Lady Jastian has the high leadership, so should all the followers be somehow associated with her? Or are we using those mechanics to justify our positions in the party by RAW, and can hook ourselves into the group through whatever in-game method we'd like (for example, an adventurous employee of Cudberct)?

Go with what works for your character and leave any rules obsessions to less creative minds.

greyknight · November 07, 2012, 03:43:14 AM

Oh, elite array, I will redo. How much is starting gold for a level 1 Commoner anyway? 2d4 * 10 silver pieces? :-) I suppose I may give Certh a "proper" cudgel to start off, for appearances' sake, then find an excuse to have him lose it and wield the rolling pin for the remainder. (I say "proper club" as if they aren't all just heavy bits of wood in the first place!)

Tanthius · November 07, 2012, 10:09:00 AM

Greyknight, technically all of us followers get 1st level NPC starting gold, which is 900 gp. It can definitely be hard to spend that while still feeling like a commoner, but it can help if you sink a lot into some interesting magical item. Maybe some kind of magical baking flour?

Warclam · November 07, 2012, 11:09:56 AM

Question: since warforged scouts appear only in MM3, never in any Eberron books, are they fair game? Or the regular warforged, also in MM3, for that matter? I had an idea for an intelligent item symbiosis character, but intelligent items are too expensive. A warforged could be written up as some kind of Blue Beetle-type thing, is my thought.

EDIT: Or alternatively, I could do something not silly. Let's go with that.

greyknight · November 07, 2012, 11:11:48 AM

Maybe I'll get some potions and mix them into the dough. Nothing like a jam doughnut of cure light wounds when the going gets tough. Maybe someday I can delve into the mysteries of doilymancy....

EDIT: done, a magic rolling-pin and magic towel ate up 600gp, I threw in some potions and an upgraded holy symbol to round things off. I also added feats (which I'd forgotten about), and 4 skill points for being human (ditto). That brings me up to a +10 bonus on Craft(baking), we are gonna eat well on this expedition. :-D